From Call Center Rep to President, Kris Antolak Brings 17 Years of Experience to Top Role at Oxi Fresh
Earlier this year, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning promoted longtime executive Kris Antolak to President, placing a 17-year company veteran at the helm of the national carpet cleaning franchise.
Antolak’s journey with Oxi Fresh began in 2009 in the company’s call center. From there, he steadily took on greater responsibilities spanning operations, franchise development, sales, and other areas of the business. He also gained firsthand experience as an Oxi Fresh franchise owner before becoming Vice President in 2014 and, ultimately, President in 2026.
When Oxi Fresh publicly announced the promotion in July, the news quickly gained attention throughout the franchise industry.
Franchise Media Highlights Antolak’s Leadership Story
By early October, Oxi Fresh’s press release had been syndicated to more than 700 publications throughout the United States and Canada. But the story also attracted notable coverage from leading franchise organizations and publications.
The International Franchise Association highlighted Antolak’s 17 years with Oxi Fresh and his wide-ranging experience in franchise development, sales, leadership, and franchise ownership.
Franchising.com shared the leadership news with its franchise-industry audience, while Franchising Magazine USA emphasized Antolak’s progression through the organization and his experience operating Oxi Fresh franchises himself.
Other outlets took an even deeper look at the experience Antolak brings to the role.
FranchiseWire explored both his career path and leadership philosophy, highlighting the uncommon perspective he has gained by working on the franchisor side of the business while also owning franchises.
Meanwhile, Franchise Times featured Antolak in a dedicated profile examining the lessons he has learned during nearly two decades with the brand and how he is applying them as President.
Coverage from other outlets, like citybiz and CB Herald, further expanded the reach of the announcement.
Leadership Built Around the Franchisee Experience
Antolak’s background is particularly relevant as Oxi Fresh continues to pursue growth throughout its franchise network.
Today, roughly 450 Oxi Fresh franchise territories are in operation, stretching across much of the United States and parts of Canada.
Throughout his career, Antolak has seen the Oxi Fresh system from multiple perspectives. He has worked with customers, supported franchisees from the Home Office, helped expand the brand through franchise development, and experienced the opportunities and challenges of franchise ownership himself.
That combination gives Oxi Fresh’s new President a deep understanding of the entrepreneurs who operate the brand in communities across North America.
The Next Chapter for Oxi Fresh
Antolak’s promotion also marks an important next chapter in Oxi Fresh’s leadership.
Founder and former President Jonathan Barnett is now able to concentrate his attention on BE FAST Software, the technology platform that originated within Oxi Fresh and now operates as a separate business serving home service franchise organizations. Antolak, meanwhile, has full responsibility for Oxi Fresh’s daily operations and strategic direction.
For prospective franchise owners evaluating Oxi Fresh, Antolak’s story demonstrates the depth of experience behind the brand’s leadership team. The person now guiding Oxi Fresh has spent 17 years learning the system from nearly every angle—including the franchisee’s.
As Oxi Fresh evolves into the future, that experience will shape the brand’s next chapter and its ongoing commitment to supporting franchise owners across its network.