Mr. Rooter Adds Seven New Franchises in July

WACO, Texas (July 27, 2009) – The challenging economic times are not slowing down Mr. Rooter Corporation, which hosted one of its largest classes of new franchises ever.

Seventeen people from six new franchises and one recently opened franchise attended July basic training at the Mr. Rooter Corporate Headquarters in Waco, Texas. The course included classes on best practices, management and leadership techniques, customer service and marketing.

Those attending were:

• Todd and Lisa Adams from Cherokee, Ala.
• Kelly and Larry Bloomer from the Quad Cities, Iowa
• Marla and Rene Castro from McAllen, Texas
• Chris and Jeanette Hood from St. George, Utah
• Peter, Monica and Romeo Iusco from Lincolnwood, Ill.
• Bob, Debra, Deann and Manda Norris from Scammon, Kansas
• Holly Reed-Tillman and Justin Tillman from Tallahassee, Fla.

“We’re excited to strengthen the Mr. Rooter Plumbing brand and expand into new areas, especially during this economy,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. “This was a great group of quality business people, and we’re ready to help them grow their businesses.”

Following an established and professional system, Mr. Rooter Plumbing technicians provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week and there are no extra charges on nights, weekends and holidays.

Technicians wear covers over their shoes when inside the customer’s home or business to protect their property. They also give a customer the price before work is done to ensure there are no surprises about the cost of service.

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 magazine among its “Franchise 500” and Franchise Times Top 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.com or www.mrrooter.ca.

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