Independents compete against PE-backed national roll-ups via radical transparency

Upfrog reports more than 500 HVAC and plumbing contractors using upfront online pricing to build trust and compete against private-equity-backed national roll-ups.

“The strategy reflects a growing movement toward radical transparency as independents work to strengthen customer trust and compete against PE-backed national roll-ups.”

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