COVERALL CLEANING CONCEPTS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Coverall Cleaning Concepts., a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, today announced the appointment of Ted Elliott, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2002, to President and Chief Executive Officer.  

“Ted Elliott’s proven track record at Coverall, along with his commitment to employees and customer satisfaction, uniquely qualify him to lead Coverall’s continuing development,” stated Gregg Newmark, Chairman of the Board.  “Elliott had a vision for Coverall to develop a niche market, and has been extremely successful in building this expertise in the healthcare arena, which is now 20% o Coverall’s business.  I speak on behalf of the Board of Directors, when I say we are extremely pleased with Elliott’s new post and have complete confidence that he will continue to successfully lead Coverall into the future.”

Bringing almost 17 years of experience with the company to this position, Elliott’s success in directing and executing on high-growth business strategies has been credited as a major factor to Coverall’s thriving expansion record.  Since 1998, the number of Coverall Cleaning Concepts Franchise owners has increased 76% t over 7,700 and the number of customer accounts has increased 42% t almost 40,000. 

Coverall has been recognized for its success by being awarded a 2004 International Stevie Award for Best Support Organization, in the first-ever International Business Awards.  Additionally, Coverall was 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 McDonald’s, Blockbuster and Burger King.   

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 90 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.