LOCAL RESIDENT OPENS RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL CARPET CARE & RESTORATION SPECIALIST SERVING TEMPLE, BELTON (11/00)

LOCAL RESIDENT OPENS RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL CARPET CARE & RESTORATION SPECIALIST SERVING TEMPLE, BELTON

TEMPLE, Texas (Nov. 7, 2000) - Carrie Roudabush recently purchased and opened a local Franchise for Rainbow International Carpet Care & Restoration Specialist. Now, as part of an international network, Roudabush will provide carpet care and restoration services to businesses and residents in Temple and Belton.

Since 1981, Rainbow International has become the world's leading chain for indoor restoration and cleaning services ranging from upholstery and drapery cleaning, carpet cleaning and dyeing, ceiling cleaning, air duct cleaning, deodorization and comprehensive fire and water damage restoration and cleanup.

With over 300 domestic locations, Rainbow International has been named to Entrepreneur's "Top 100 Franchises" and "Top 101 Homebased Franchises" and Income Opportunities' "Platinum 200" and "25 Homebased Franchises."

The Dwyer Group Inc., based in Waco, supports over 900 franchisees in the United States and nearly 400 franchisees in 23 countries. The Dwyer Group's franchise concepts include: Rainbow International® Carpet Care and Restoration Specialists™, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), Mr. Electric®, Mr. Appliance®, Glass Doctor®, Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning® and an associate company, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide™. Combined, these concepts offer a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group's objective is to reach 2,000 locations worldwide generating over $1/2 billion in annualized system-wide sales by December 31, 2001. For more, visit www.dwyergroup.com.