Coverall Cleaning Concepts Veteran Ted Elliott Appointed to POresident and COO

Coverall Cleaning Concepts®, a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, today announced the appointment of Ted Elliott, who has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Coverall North America since August 1998, to President. He will continue to fulfill his duties as Chief Operating Officer.

Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, Gregg Newmark stated, "Ted has our complete confidence and support. We believe he is well suited to lead the Company through its next phase."

Bringing almost 15 years of experience with the company to this post, Elliott's strategic planning and tactical leadership has been credited as a major factor in Coverall's successful growth record. Notable accomplishments include increasing Coverall's growth by 50% fom 4419 Franchises in 1998 to 6647 franchises in 2001. As a result, the company has developed an unrivaled model for promoting entrepreneurial success, as demonstrated by being recognized as the #1 Fastest Growing Commercial Cleaning Franchising Company, the #3 fastest growing franchise, and the #2 Lowest Investment in the United States in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500® in 2001.

"Coverall is at an important turning point," said Ted Elliot, president and COO. "The company has seen tremendous growth, and as we move forward it is imperative that we focus on managing the success of the Company's continued national and global expansion."

Elliott and the entire management team continue to facilitate the company's rapid growth, targeting potential Janitorial franchise Owners and scouring the globe for experienced business people qualified to invest in and operate master, territory and international franchises, building on the company's already widespread success.

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 is the company Facility Managers have trusted for more than 17 years.