Chem-Dry, World’s Largest Floor Cleaning Franchise, to Expand Global Reach
Chem-Dry carpet, rug, stone and tile cleaning franchise plans global expansion Chem-Dry, the world’s largest floor cleaning franchise with 3,500 franchises in 35+ countries, is embarking on a global expansion, and has an eye on opportunities in France, the Philippines, Turkey, Germany, Taiwan, India, Iceland, Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Chem-Dry uses all-natural, green-certified cleaning solutions [...]
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Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Review: Rob Cochran of Frederick, Md.
Top-performing franchise owner left senior VP post at major bank to start a Chem-Dry cleaning franchise Rob Cochran, 48, has been one of our top performers since he opened his Chem-Dry business in October 2008 after a 23-year career in banking. Cochran left his senior level job at a major worldwide bank just after the [...]
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New Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Equipment Opens Lucrative New Markets
New XTS unit has full cleaning power at fraction of size and cost We’re rolling out a piece of equipment this month that we predict will take our worldwide, 3,500-unit franchise system to a new level and take the carpet cleaning world by storm. Say hello to our brand-new XTS, or Cross-Over Truck-Mount System. [...]
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Why Columbus, Ohio, Is Fertile Ground For Carpet Cleaning Franchises
Strong economy, minimal Chem-Dry footprint means best cleaning franchises can thrive in Buckeye State capital We had a terrific time last month in Columbus, when a crowd of entrepreneurs and people considering entrepreneurship came to our discovery dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s. Some wonderful people got to know our top executives and learn why Chem-Dry [...]
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Chem-Dry Franchise Review: Shelly Browne of Kennesaw, Ga.
She was a customer and employee before deciding to buy a Chem-Dry franchise Shelly Browne and her husband, John, were doing well enough in suburban Atlanta until John, a contractor, suffered a neck injury that curtailed his ability to work manual labor at a time when the market was beginning to suffer. Shelly, a [...]
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Chem-Dry Targets Cincinnati for Rapid Growth — Join Us for Dinner
Ohio event continues series of gatherings to target growth in high-priority markets If you live in or near Cincinnati, Ohio, and you’re interested in a compelling investment in a high-return franchise business opportunity, some folks are coming to town next week with a proposition for you. Chem-Dry, the world’s largest carpet cleaning company and the [...]
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Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Review: Tim Dodaro of Joliet, Ill.
Search for stability in another bad economy led to 31 happy years with Chem-Dry Tim Dodaro just wanted steady work. It was 1980, in another bad economy just before a presidential election, and he had just been laid off from his machinist’s job — again. At 26, he decided he didn’t want to depend on [...]
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Chem-Dry Customer Review: Tom Hieb of Louisville, Ky.
Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise won where competitors lost — and this customer never looked back We asked Tom Hieb for a Chem-Dry customer review. Tom struggled to find a carpet cleaner to remove some difficult pet stains. The culprit was a Bichon Frisé named Katie. Tom Hieb of Louisville, Ky., and his wife, Julie, loved [...]
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Chem-Dry Invites Columbus Entrepreneurs To Discover World’s Largest Carpet Cleaner
Ohio event is second in series of gatherings to target growth in high-priority markets If you live in or near Columbus, Ohio, and you’re interested in a low-cost, high-return franchise business opportunity, some folks are coming to town next week with a proposition for you. Chem-Dry, the world’s largest carpet cleaning company and the [...]
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Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Review: Tom Messina and Kristin Schenk of Riverside, Calif.
Successful Chem-Dry owner preps daughter to take over business when he retires Tom Messina has owned Air Fresh Chem-Dry in Riverside, Calif., since 1999, when he bought the franchise company from its previous owners and eventually grew to six locations throughout southern California. Messina, 52, has been gradually setting up his 27-year-old daughter, Kristin Schenk, [...]
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