Coverall Cleaning Concepts Announces 2002 Franchise Owners of the Year

Cleaning Concepts, a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, announced today the recipients of their 2002 Franchise Owners of the year awards. The winners include: Best Small Category - Jose Orozco, Sacramento, CA; Best Medium Category - Jerry and Joan Wilson, Virginia Beach, VA; and Best Large Category -  David Murray, Washington DC.

"Coverall Cleaning Concepts is extremely honored to present our franchise Owners of the Year awards," stated Ted Elliott, president and COO of Coverall Cleaning Concepts. "We wish all our recipients continued success."

The recipients were nominated by their Regional Directors, each of whom submitted a nomination that included the Franchise Owners name and a brief summary, highlighting the reasons why they should be chosen as Franchise Owner of the Year. The judges were comprised of members of Coverall Cleaning Concepts senior management, who voted through silent ballot.

In recognition for their achievement, Jose Orozco, Jerry & Joan Wilson and David Murray will each receive a $1,000 check and congratulatory plaque, which will be presented by their respective Regional Director.

The judges were also asked to submit their recommendations for honorable mention. The honorees in this category include: Margaret Lawrence - Chicago, IL, David Bales - Covington, KY, Joanne Fields - Washington, D.C., Hector & Maria Ortiz - Jackson, NJ, Naomi Walker - Richmond, VA; and Aaron Castro - Modesto, CA. Each will receive a $100 check and Certificate of Excellence, which will be presented by their respective Regional Director.

Since 1998, Coverall Cleaning Concepts growth has increased by 50% fom 4419 Franchises in 1998 to over 6647 franchises in 2001. The company was recognized for this growth by recently being named as the twelfth largest franchise chain by Franchise Times magazine, ranking just below such Franchising giants as McDonald's and Subway. Additionally, Coverall Cleaning Concepts was ranked the Fastest Growing Commercial Cleaning Company in Entrepreneur's 23rd Annual Franchise 500®.

About Coverall Cleaning Concepts
Coverall Cleaning Concepts is one of the nation's leading commercial cleaning franchising companies, servicing more than 35,000 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.