Mr. Appliance Looks to Omaha for New Franchise Location

OMAHA, Neb. (Aug. 25, 2009) — Mr. Appliance, the world’s leading all-franchised home appliance service and repair company, is looking for qualified franchise owners in Omaha, Neb.

Established in 1996, Mr. Appliance has more than 150 franchises in the United States and Canada. The Mr. Appliance system is focused on customer service and efficiency. Technicians wear shoe covers inside to protect the customer’s home and use a menu pricing guide so there are no surprises.

“We’re looking for motivated professionals who want to provide superior customer service,” said Doug Rogers, president of Mr. Appliance Corp. “Through our established systems and ongoing training and support, we actively strive to help aspiring franchise owners realize their dreams of growing a business that has both the strength of a world-class international brand and the personal touch of a locally-owned business.”

Franchise owners benefit from an extensive network of experienced franchise owner colleagues as well as a full corporate support staff. New franchise owners attend five days of training at Mr. Appliance Corp. headquarters, where they learn the latest technology, best business practices, marketing strategies and customer service techniques. They are also encouraged to take advantage of the several conferences and regional training meetings, where they receive continuing education and the latest training from the corporate staff and fellow franchisees.

“Our franchise owners have a priceless tool in the knowledge they can share with each other,” Rogers said. “If they have an issue or a question, not only will they get support from the corporate staff, but any other franchise owner can give their insight as well. They share ideas on our intranet message board, and they look forward to seeing old friends and learning from new ones at our company conferences. We’re always proud of their camaraderie and willingness to help others succeed.”

Franchise owners also profit from ZWare Mobile™, a new service call automation system. ZWare Mobile™ was developed by the parent company of Mr. Appliance Corp., The Dwyer Group, Inc. It works in conjunction with ZWare™, a proprietary software package for companies of The Dwyer Group, and is designed to connect its thousands of franchise owners, employees and repair technicians. The ZWare Mobile™ system integrates every process of the service call into a Windows Mobile-based phone, maximizing efficiency by eliminating the need for redundant paperwork.

Mr. Appliance has earned a place in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past nine years, as well as Entrepreneur’s Top Home Based Franchises, Low-Cost Franchises and America’s Top Global Franchises. Mr. Appliance has also been ranked on National Minority Franchising Initiative’s Top 50 Franchises for Minorities, Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 and Bond’s Top 100 Franchises.

Mr. Appliance has franchise opportunities in both large and small markets across the United States and Canada. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mr. Appliance franchised business includes a franchise fee of $19,950 plus $199.50 per 1,000 population beyond the minimum 100,000 population. Royalty fees range from 4 to 7 percent of gross sales, and annual marketing fees are 2 percent of gross sales. Additional fees and initial investment requirements apply. Franchise agreements are for 10 years. For additional information about fees and estimated initial investment, request a copy of the Mr. Appliance 2008 Franchise Disclosure Document. 

For more information about franchising opportunities, contact Bruce Knudson, franchise director for Mr. Appliance, at 1-800-290-1422. For further information or to find the location nearest you, visit www.mrappliance.com.

About Mr. Appliance®:

Mr. Appliance is North America’s leading appliance repair franchise system. Established in 1996, its franchises provide full-service residential and light commercial appliance repair. Mr. Appliance has more than 150 locations throughout the United States and Canada and is consistently ranked among the top home service franchises by Entrepreneur magazine and other industry experts. Mr. Appliance is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information, visit www.mrappliance.com.

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