The Dwyer Group Sweeps 2003 Franchise 500

The Dwyer Group (NASDAQ:DWYR) recently had all of its franchisor corporations named to Entrepreneur magazine's 24th annual "Franchise 500" ranking of the top Franchise opportunities.

According to the January 2003 issue that was just released, the ranking listed the top 500 Franchises that offer the best opportunities for success. All of The Dwyer Group's franchise subsidiaries made the ranking in the following order: Aire Serv® Heating & Air Conditioning, #197; Rainbow International® Carpet Care and Restoration Specialist, #222; Mr. Electric®, #233; Glass Doctor®, #237; Mr. Rooter®, #288; and Mr. Appliance, #411.

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

"Every year, we look forward to this ranking and being named among the industry's best," said Dina Dwyer-Owens, president and CEO of The Dwyer Group. "It points to the strength of all of our brands, and it recognizes the continued stability and growth of our entire franchise network."

About The Dwyer Group:
The Dwyer Group Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a public holding company that owns six franchisor corporations. Each corporation sells and supports a different service-based brand name franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv® Heating & Air Conditioning, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), and Rainbow International® Carpet Care and Restoration Specialist. The Dwyer Group is also affiliated with another franchisor corporation named DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide® (an associate company). Collectively, the franchisees of these franchise concepts offer customers a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group concepts currently support over 900 franchisees in the United States and, through their master licensees, nearly 400 more franchisees in 26 other countries.