Mr. Rooter Named All Star Franchise by AllBusiness

Waco, Texas (March 10, 2009) – In a time when many businesses are struggling, Mr. Rooter Corporation ranks No. 108 in the first annual AllBusiness AllStar Franchises.

AllBusiness.com, an online media and e-commerce company, assembled this list of the top 300 franchises of 2009 after its editors researched, compiled and analyzed more than 700 franchise systems.

“I’m proud of our Mr. Rooter franchise owners and their teams for keeping their focus on the customer while persevering through these tough economic times,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. “Mr. Rooter is part of this listing because of our dedication to providing outstanding customer experiences.”

Winners are ranked by franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, availability of financing, Web visibility as well as years doing business and years franchising.

To be considered, companies submitted financial data and a Franchise Disclosure Document. Companies must have at least 25 domestic franchise units or 100 company-owned units and five domestic franchise units.

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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