Mr. Rooter Looking for New Operation in Utica

UTICA, N.Y. (June 22, 2009) – For those who want to start a business but are scared of doing it alone, franchising could be an attractive option, especially in this tough economy.

Despite the challenging times, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, which has approximately 300 franchises worldwide, is growing and plans to expand in Utica.

“We’re looking for motivated professionals in the Utica area who want to open their own business,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. “A big benefit of being a franchisee is getting to locally own and operate a business with the backing, support and training of a national company.”

Upon purchasing a franchise, new owners attend a weeklong training course at the corporate headquarters. Classes include best practices, management and leadership techniques, customer service and marketing.

Throughout the year, Mr. Rooter hosts regional and international trainings, meetings and conferences. One of the many topics discussed during these events is its professional system.

For example, technicians put covers over their shoes when inside homes and businesses to protect their customers’ properties. They also give a customer the price before work is done, using a menu pricing guide to ensure there are no surprises about the cost of service.

A full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company, franchisees provide services to residential and commercial customers. With trenchless technology, technicians can repair sewer lines without extensive digging in yards and tearing up walkways and driveways. Exclusive to Mr. Rooter, BioChoiceES® is a drain maintenance treatment that is environmentally friendly, safe on plumbing and easy to use.

Entrepreneur magazine named the plumbing company to its Franchise 500 list, and Franchise Times magazine listed Mr. Rooter in its Top 200. The franchisor was also recognized by Franchise Business Review in its Franchise 50 Awards, which highlights the top franchise companies with the highest levels of overall franchisee satisfaction.

“We think Utica has the ideal mix of market demographics we’re looking for,” Thompson said. “We would be delighted to have a Mr. Rooter franchise here.”

Mr. Rooter has franchise opportunities in large and small markets across the United States and Canada. For more information, contact Director of Franchise Development Todd Gleaton at (866) 329-9514. For further information, visit www.MrRooter.com/franchising.

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.

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