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Local Business in National Rankings
Vancouver, B.C. (January 4, 2012) - Mr. Rooter® Plumbing wrapped up the year with national attention.
Franchise Times magazine recognized Mr. Rooter Plumbing, which has 26 franchises in Canada, in its Top 200 list. Entrepreneur magazine also included the plumbing company in its ”Franchise 500” listing.
“To be included in this elite group of companies like McDonalds and Subway is a humbling experience for us,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, President of the Mr. Rooter® Corporation. “Inclusion in these rankings reflects the customer-centered and professional services we provide this community.”
Known as the world’s first, best and most comprehensive list of franchises, the “Franchise 500” listing is based on financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. Mr. Rooter Plumbing ranks No. 308.
The plumbing company also sits at No. 94 in Entrepreneur’s “Top Home Based Franchises” as well as No.189 in the Franchise Times Top 200. This annual list ranks the top 200 franchises based on worldwide sales.
Available online at www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500, the “Franchise 500” list is published in the magazine’s January issue. The Top 200 list is online at www.franchisetimes.com.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing has five affiliate companies that also made the “Franchise 500” ranking: Aire Serv® Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Glass Doctor® and Rainbow International®.
About Mr. Rooter®:
Established in 1970, Mr. Rooter is an all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company with approximately 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazineamong its “Franchise 500” and Franchise TimesTop 200, Mr. Rooter franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you, please visit our Web site at www.mrrooter.ca.