An IT Specialist Transitions to a Different Kind of Tech

We are excited to announce the newest owner of PIRTEK: Dheeraj Thakkar. A hardworking self-starter, Dheeraj has found the perfect franchise fit for his skills, goals, and family, and we cannot wait to see him succeed.   

Who Is Dheeraj Thakkar?

An experienced IT professional, Dheeraj currently has been the technical lead for a software and app development company. A resident of Brambleton, Virginia, Dheeraj lives with his wife, Aish, and their 13-year-old child.   

Why Did Dheeraj Thakkar Make a Career Change?

Dheeraj has been highly successful in his corporate career.  However, like so many people, he was getting a little burnt out and no longer feeling the satisfaction he once did.  Dheeraj began the search for a new job and quickly realized that was not the problem.  The realization then came that it was time to figure out how to work for himself.  

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Why Will Dheeraj Thakkar Make a Great Franchise Owner?

Like most successful franchise owners FranCoach has partnered with in the past, Dheeraj is a solution-oriented thinker who understands the importance of following a proven plan.  He enjoys seeing a challenge and then finding a way to overcome it. In fact, he takes pride in the number of projects he had completed single-handedly during previous career stops. 

But he also has something else we always love to see in potential franchisees – a thirst for knowledge. As FranCoach CEO Tim Parmeter explains, “Dheeraj and Aish were a delight to get to know and have the pleasure of working with. From the start, they were all about following the process and learning as much as they possibly could.” 

Dheeraj and Aish were also quite meticulous throughout the process – another great sign for things to come. Tim certainly noticed this, explaining that “They were always well-organized and well-prepared, which are two key traits that will serve them well as franchise owners. I am eager to watch their growth and success.”

Why Did Dheeraj Thakkar Choose PIRTEK?

Dheeraj and Aish had already explored a few potential franchise opportunities before reaching out to the FranCoach team, including several in the personal care, business services, and consumer services industries. But despite their efforts, they had not been able to find the perfect fit.  

That all changed when they began discussing PIRTEK with Tim. Focused on providing hydraulic and industrial hose maintenance and replacement services via on-site mobile and retail locations, PIRTEK provides quick solutions for businesses that need to minimize downtime and get back to work. With more than 150 locations, a fleet of 1,500 mobile vehicles, and a 45-year history, PIRTEK offers a strong combination of stability and room for growth. 

As Vice President of Franchise Development, John Dobelbower explains, “We’re excited to officially welcome Dheeraj and Aisshvarya Thakkar to the PIRTEK family as our newest franchise owners in Leesburg, Virginia. With a strong brand presence already established in the region, this launch represents a strategic expansion—and one we’re confident will thrive under their leadership. Their operations and leadership experience, combined with an unmatched enthusiasm for the PIRTEK brand, make them a perfect fit. We look forward to supporting their growth and continued success in Northern Virginia.”

Please join our team at FranCoach in congratulating Dheeraj Thakkar and wishing him luck as a new owner of PIRTEK.

The Benefits of Working With FranCoach

FranCoach is a national search firm dedicated to working with individuals who are interested in owning a franchise. We have partnered with over 600 of the top franchisors in the country, spanning nearly 70 industries. 

Our goal with clients is to help them find the absolute best franchise for them to own. And in addition to our coaching efforts, we also strive to help educate people about all aspects of franchise ownership through our Franchising 101 podcast series and the new Franchising 360 TV Show. 

Reach out to us to learn more about potentially becoming a franchise owner. There’s never any fee for our service, so why not take the first step today toward your better tomorrow?

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