Coverall Cleaning Concepts®, a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, is growing rapidly. 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 almost 40,000. The company was recognized for its impressive expansion by being named the thirteenth largest franchise chain by number of units by Franchise Times magazine, ranking just below such Franchising giants as Blockbuster, Burger King and H&R Block.

In addition to the Franchise Times acknowledgment, Coverall was also ranked as the Fastest Growing Commercial Cleaning Company in Entrepreneur magazine's 23rd Annual Franchise 500® and the company was also endorsed by Entrepreneur as one of the best franchises to buy for under $25,000. Moreover, Black Enterprise magazine recently recognized Coverall as the third best home-based business for African Americans.

"With upwards of 7,500 units and counting, Coverall continues to grow at a solid pace year after year," stated Ted Elliott, President and COO of Coverall. "The key to our success is the commitment we have to our Franchise Owners. They are provided with the best tools, comprehensive training and unparalleled support from our regional support centers."

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 18 years.

About Franchise Times Magazine

Established in 1995, Franchise Times magazine is the news and information source for owners and executives of franchisors and franchisees of all franchised businesses. Franchise Times focus is on the personalities running those businesses. It is the only magazine where owners and executives of franchisors and franchisees can find independent information about issues in franchising such as company profiles, financing, legal, regulatory and other issues.

Franchise News Release: Fort Lauderdale, FL - (Oct-30-2003)