The Dwyer Group Sweeps 'Franchise 500'

The Dwyer Group (Nasdaq:DWYR) recently had all of its franchisor corporations named to Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500" ranking of the top Franchise opportunities.

According to the January issue, the ranking, now in its 23rd year, listed the top 500 Franchises that offer the best opportunities for success. All of The Dwyer Group franchises made the ranking in the following order: Rainbow International Carpet Care & Restoration, #197; Mr. Electric, #213; Glass Doctor, #236; Mr. Rooter, #264; Mr. Appliance, #281; associate company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide, #377; and Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, #380.

Franchises are ranked according to their financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of system.

"To have all of our companies once again named to the industry's best is an honor," said Dina Dwyer-Owens, president and CEO of The Dwyer Group. "It reaffirms our position in Franchising and points to our history of offering stability and growth to our entire network."

About The Dwyer Group:

The Dwyer Group Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a franchise holding company with six subsidiary and one affiliate franchisor corporations. Each franchisor corporation is the world headquarters office for a different service-based brand name franchise and they are: Aire Serv® Heating & Air Conditioning, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), Rainbow International® Carpet Care and Restoration Specialist and an associate company, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®. These concepts offer a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group, Inc. supports the combined franchisees which number over 900 in the United States and nearly 400 franchisees in 23 other countries.