Wall Street Journal Names SERVPRO as Top Performing FranchiseGALLATIN, Tenn.: February 14, 2008 – The Wall Street Journal announced Tuesday that Servpro Industries, Inc., has made their list of the 2008 Highest Performing Franchises. The list includes 25 franchise brands which met a variety of criteria to determine franchises which had the most years of operation, were financially strong and had the most success in the franchising business.

SERVPRO® joins a diverse group of successful franchises compiled by FRAN data, an independent research firm. In addition to SERVPRO’s Cleanup and Restoration class, other franchises are categorized as Food, Automotive and Health and Fitness. The final 25 franchises were selected from an initial group of 2,100 brands which met four main criteria – individual reporting of financial performance, seven or more years of franchising, positive net income and having greater than 100 operating franchises.

According to the Wall Street Journal report, SERVPRO® operates 1364 franchise units, as outlined in the 2007 Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. SERVPRO® currently operates 1,427 franchise units and estimates another 101 units will be opened in 2008. The three-year net income and shareholder’s equity is at 35%, and the percentage of turnover and closed franchises stands at 5%. Rick Isaacson, Executive Vice President at Servpro Industries, Inc., said, “Servpro Industries, Inc. has maintained our company mission and vision for more than 20 years.

The consistent ownership and management, and a dedication to improving the system for the benefit of our Franchisees, are the secrets to our success. In franchising, the franchisees on your team develop and execute your brand. We just provide the tools and guidance to make their job easier. We thank our wonderful Franchise network for serving our customers with excellence.”

SERVPRO® was also named the #1 franchise for the fifth straight year in the “Residential and commercial cleaning services” category in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2008 Franchise 500® list.

Founded in 1967, the Servpro Industries, Inc. franchise system is a national leader and provider of fire, water, mold and other specialty cleanup and restoration services. SERVPRO's professional services network of more than 1,400 individually owned and operated franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from multi-million dollar disasters affecting entire communities to those suffered by individual businesses and homes. Providing coverage in 48 states, SERVPRO® has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.

 

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of taste, we really know what we’re doing. Back in 1961, 23-year-old fast-food entrepreneur John Galardi saw an opportunity and started Wienerschnitzel with the opening of a single hot dog stand. Since that time, we have taken our love for all-things-hot-dog and opened over 340 stores in ten states, and even Guam, to become The World's Largest Hot Dog Chain and one of the largest privately owned fast-food restaurant chains in the nation. We’re responsible for over 120 million hot dogs sold per year! Besides our signature chili dog, we're also loved for our delicious corn dogs, chili cheese fries and chili cheeseburgers. And to up the ante even further, we’ve added the delicious soft serve treats of Tastee-Freez. So if you’re on the search for food that pleases the palate and stretches the imagination, look no further.

For the 21st consecutive year PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES ® Ranks in
Entrepreneur Magazines Franchise 500

 

Our Priority and Promise To You
Clear Choice USA was founded on a customer service, value-added principle dedicated to providing premium grade home improvement products direct to homeowners at affordable prices. To this end, the company has pioneered a new approach to the way home improvement products, including Window Treatments, are sold, installed, and serviced. Our proven business system provides our Window Treatment Dealers with a unique competitive advantage. You do not need any previous industry experience to join us. You can expect a turnkey, proven, and tested business system. Clear Choice USA provides its’ valued dealers with:

· Comprehensive Product and Sales Training

· Complete Line of Product Samples

· Marketing Programs That Build Brand and Drive Leads

Advertising Templates, and more, at no extra cost to you!

 

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For the past 12 years, Aire-Master has been ranked as one of the top franchise systems and included in Entrepreneur Magazine's FRANCHISE 500 list. Aire-Master is also listed as the #1 Restroom Maintenance Service Franchise for 2008 by Entrepreneur Magazine. This is the third year in a row to be named #1 in our category. This is due in part to operating with good business ethics and making and providing quality products and services to our customers.

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Franchising Opportunities

Are you ready to be your own boss?  Aire-Master offers you a low investment opportunity that is flexible enough to accomodate your personal vision.  The services, products and knowledge Aire-Master offers is as diverse as the customers we help.  As an Aire-Master franchise, your business does not start over every month.  Our customers are set up on a repeating schedule that best suits their needs.  Find out how an Aire-Master franchise may be right for you.

Our Niche Market Approach
Our word is our commitment & our commitment is to our franchisees!

Corporate Cleaning Group accredits its growth to one major component – the development of niche markets. In the cleaning industry, the number of prospects is infinite, something that can easily become over-whelming, leading to complete paralysis of sales initiative.

A business needs to have a strategy for targeting customers or, chances are, it will be very difficult to differentiate yourself in the market place. It not only is important that a niche be identified but also that products and services be developed around the niche.

It has taken years of experience, trial and error, and hard work to develop our expertise in medical, churches, and schools. However you receive the benefits! Not only do we have multiple references in these areas but we have programs, systems, services, and marketing material designed specifically for these niche markets. When you step foot in one of these facilities Corporate Cleaning Group immediately gives you the advantage.

What It Takes To Grow…

Franchisees are a vital part of our future growth and success.  We believe that the person who is responsible for the business must be involved and have a hands-on approach in all aspects of the franchise.  But our franchisees are not alone. The Company Support Center Team is there for them.  We are one team.  One family.

 

There’s another organization around with the base of great people like Golden Corral.  We think our growth success comes from the Partner/Manager concept originally implemented in our company-owned restaurants.  You are more than a manage of a franchise, you are a partner.  This concept allowed us to build a solid foundation of people who truly believe in the Golden Corral Corporate Vision.  To be the leader in the family restaurant segment by making pleasurable dining affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day.

 

Opportunity is virtually unlimited with Golden Corral, with your vision and dedication being the keys to your success.  We are committed to helping you reach your goals by providing you with proven systems and operations support to help you be successful.

 

2007 HIGHLIGHTS…

 

· New franchise awarded every 7 business days

· New restaurant opened every 17 business days

· $1.530 billion systemwide sales, 16^th straight record year

· #1 in grill-buffet segment for 12^th straight year by Nation’s Restaurant News.  Golden Corral placed first in all six categories measured.

· Proven track record in obtaining financing from over 40 of the nation’s leading lenders

· No liquor liability.  No late hours.

· Three building sizes allow you to tailor the land and building investment to the population, demographics and potential of the market(s)

· Active franchise advisory council meet 4 times a year with senior management

· Privately-held company based in Raleigh, North Carolina with active founder and stable senior management team.

· Combined purchasing power of almost 500 Golden Corrals nationwide, with national distributor for one-stop shopping.

· #1 franchisor in family steakhouses 13 straight years by Entrepreneur

· 43 new franchise markets awarded in 21 states coast to coast in 2007, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas,  Washington, West Virginia

Founder James Maynard received 2007 MUFSO Pioneer Award

(prior winners include Ray Kroc (McDonald’s) and Colonel Harland Sanders (KFC)

Won Nation's Restaurant News' prestigious "MenuMasters" award for satisfying guest' preference.