Glass Doctor® Celebrates Fifty Years in Business
Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, Wash., after 50 years Glass Doctor has grown to the largest flat- and auto-glass company in North America and one of the best franchise opportunities in...
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Will You Be the 100th “Grounds Guy”? A Leading Green Franchise Opportunity
The Grounds Guys® is on the hunt for its 100th franchisee. The Grounds Guys specializes in landscaping and lawn maintenance for residential and commercial customers. A typical “Grounds Guy” loves the...
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Don’t Forget Franchises for Small Business Saturday
This Saturday has been designated Small Business Saturday, a day in-between Black Friday and Cyber Monday for consumers to show appreciation to their small business community by shopping at...
View ArticleAn Inside Look at the Mr. Electric Franchisee of the Year
At The Dwyer Group® Annual Reunion in September 2012, top electrical franchise Mr. Electric® named Doug and Darla Thornton its Franchisee of the Year, the highest honor that can be given to a franchise...
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Auto Glass Industry Expected to Grow, with Franchises Leading the Way
Glass Doctor is leading the service industry. Despite an economic downturn over the past four years and a mild 2011-2012 winter, the auto glass repair and replacement industry is expected to grow in...
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Fran-Huh? Commonly Used Franchise Terms
Does franchise lingo have your brain befuddled? If you don’t know the difference between the FDD and the FTC, we’ve got you covered. As you begin the due diligence process and exciting path toward...
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Home Service Industry Booming in Texas Cities
Last week, the Austin American-Statesman newspaper highlighted the growth of several franchise concepts owned by The Dwyer Group® in the Austin area, including Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, Mr. Electric®, and...
View ArticleTop Franchise Owners Lead by Example
Peter and Tina McGrath had owned and operated an independent plumbing company for six years when the opportunity arose to buy an existing Mr. Rooter® plumbing franchise. In the 12 years since then,...
View Article5 Signs that Franchise Ownership Could be Right for You
“Remember that six most expensive words in business are: ‘We’ve always done it that way.’” – Catherine DeVrye If thinking about your business or career in 2013 fills you with fear or weariness rather...
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Connecticut Law Enforcement Veteran Wins Public Protectors Franchise...
In March of 2012, The Dwyer Group® launched the Public Protectors Franchise Advantage (PPFA) program to help law enforcement professionals and firefighters who have served their communities to open a...
View ArticleThe 10-Year, 5-Year, and 1-Year Plan to Start a Franchise
Perhaps you’re a technician who wants to be the boss someday, or you’re biding your time working a corporate job for when the time is right to go out on your own. If opening a franchise is on your...
View ArticleThe Dwyer Group Emerges as Home-Service Giant with 7 Brands in Franchise 500
Each year, Entrepreneur magazine publishes the Franchise 500® list recognizing the top 500 franchise opportunities in America. Analyzed by an independent CPA, the Franchise 500 list is developed by...
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215 Franchisees Signed with The Dwyer Group Brands in 2012
The Dwyer Group, parent company of Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, The Grounds Guys®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® and Rainbow International®, closed out 2012 with a total of 215 new franchise...
View ArticleDina Dwyer-Owens on FOX Business: How Will New Regulations Impact Small...
In an exclusive with FOX Business’ “After the Bell” show yesterday, The Dwyer Group® CEO Dina Dwyer-Owens explained how increasing taxes and healthcare regulation place an added layer of complexity on...
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The Year of the Service Franchise: 3 Reasons to Open a Service Franchise in 2013
Everyone likes to talk about the year’s “hot” franchise opportunities, whether it’s frozen yogurt, quick-serve burritos or dog-sitting. However, many of the new and novel franchise concepts are gone in...
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Meet the Leaders in Plumbing Franchise Systems at Pumper & Cleaner Expo 2013
Mr. Rooter®, a national full-service plumbing franchise, will return as an exhibitor to the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo in Indianapolis from Feb. 26-28, 2013. Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and...
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How to Add a Revenue Stream to Your Home-Repair Company
We see it every day with home-repair contractors: builders, remodelers, carpet cleaners, roofers, and commercial electricians, to name a few, are looking for ways to grow their businesses. The reasons...
View ArticleThe Dwyer Group on the Cover of Franchising USA
One of the best aspects about The Dwyer Group® franchise company is the unique experience of having seven related service brands under one roof. The franchises are able to share best practices and...
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H.S. Sweethearts Start Family Business
Lane and Holly Cummins were high school sweethearts, and they always knew they wanted to start a business together. Young and ambitious, after finishing college, Holly started a career in the banking...
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We Are the Job Creators. We Are the Dream Makers.
Mary Kennedy Thompson accepts the Bonny LeVine Award from Robert Funk, Founder of Express Employment Professionals On February 20, Mr. Rooter® President Mary Kennedy Thompson accepted the Bonny LeVine...
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