Coverall Cleaning Concepts® Garners Superior Ratings In Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500

Coverall Cleaning Concepts, a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, announced today that they have been nominated as a finalist in South Florida Business Journal's UNION PLANTERS BANK 2004 Business of the Year awards -- honoring top businesses in South Florida.

After a record number of applications this year, Coverall has the distinction of being one of the six finalists in the "General Business -- $25 Million and Over" category. Finalists were selected for their company growth and financial performance, dedication to their employees and community spirit. The winners will be announced on April 22, 2004 at the Sheraton Bal Harbour in Bal Harbour, FL. In addition to this honor, Coverall has also been selected as a finalist for South Florida Business Journal's 2004 Diversity Works! Awards.

"Coverall is extremely proud to receive these nominations," stated Ted Elliott, President and COO of Coverall. "We are proud to be in the company of so many outstanding businesses. These nominations are a true testament to the strength of our business and the services that we deliver to our clients."

Since 2000, the number of Coverall Cleaning Concepts Franchise owners has increased 25% t over 7,500 and the number of customer accounts has increased 17% t over 40,000. In addition to the South Florida Business Journal's recognition, Coverall has been ranked as one of the Fastest Growing Commercial Cleaning franchises in Entrepreneur magazine's 2003 franchise 500®. The company was also named one of the largest franchise chains by number of units by Franchise Times magazine, ranking just below such Franchising giants as Blockbuster, Burger King and H&R Block. Additionally, Black Enterprise magazine recently acknowledged Coverall as the third best home-based business for African Americans.

Coverall's Franchise Owners provide cleaning services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Service offerings include routine cleaning as well as a menu of specialized and premium services including hard floor care, carpet cleaning, window/blind cleaning, sanitation, ceiling and wall cleaning, and fire/flood restoration. All technicians meet U.S. standards for minimizing risk of disease transmission through proper cleaning techniques.

About Coverall Cleaning Concepts

Coverall Cleaning Concepts® is one of the nation's leading commercial cleaning franchising companies, servicing nearly 40,000 customers in over 85 metropolitan cities worldwide. Coverall's extraordinary growth is attributed to its system-wide network of Regional Support Centers, franchisees and support staff that are dedicated to serving the needs of its customers. Small and large office buildings, industrial complexes, medical facilities, banks, department stores, and corporate headquarters are among the many types of accounts Coverall services. When it comes to value, quality and responsiveness, Coverall Cleaning Concepts is the company Facility Managers have trusted for more than 19 years.