Building for the Future: An Award-Winning Franchise Owner’s Journey in Central Texas

When Keith Saunders started looking for ways to get his own HVAC business to the next level, he knew he would need an opportunity that offered the combination of community service and family values he lived every day.

For Keith, franchise ownership has always been about creating a reliable service business rooted in a long-term commitment to his community and a focus on family.

Ultimately, his search led him to Aire Serv^®. In 2009, Keith opened his Aire Serv franchise serving Granbury and Central Texas. Over time, Keith’s steady leadership and commitment to excellence have earned him recognition across the brand. He was recently named 2025’s Franchise Owner of the Year and received the “Top Fun – Captain Level” award, honors that reflect both operational success and a people-first approach to business.

With his characteristic humility, Keith credits his team of service professionals most of all for his success. More than anything else, Keith knows that it is dedicated professionals that help his business deliver the kind of world-class service experience that Aire Serv customers expect.

Today, Keith continues to grow his business by involving his family members in various roles within the business. Together, they have built on Aire Serv’s proven business systems to grow a loyal customer base and a reputation for values-based service throughout Central Texas. Franchise ownership has given Keith the structure to grow confidently while staying deeply connected to his team, his family, and his community.

In the end, Keith Saunders’s journey is proof positive that long-term success is built through strong values, leadership, and service, and that with the right franchise system, those values can lead to excellence in every part of life.