Chem-Dry Repeats on ‘Entrepreneur’ Magazine’s List of Top Brands

Chem-Dry’s constant innovation alongside its decades-old reputation for quality and customer service continue to make it a standard on “best of” lists

With more and more franchise opportunities coming online all the time, it can be hard to cut through the sheer numbers to assess brand viability. That’s why many would-be small business owners turn to the professionals at Entrepreneur magazine and the exhaustive research they put into their lists.

When they do, those aspiring entrepreneurs see the name Chem-Dry quite often, and now can discover it in the 2018 Top Franchise Brands list that the magazine has just released. The Chem-Dry cleaning franchise came in at No. 35, a sure sign of the brand’s enduring value and many positives, says Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Chem-Dry scores for longevity and appeal

“Entrepreneur is the gold standard when it comes to slicing and dicing all kinds of brands in such a way that what they offer makes sense to people who want the independence that comes with owning their own business,” Smith says. “They lay out the history, the performance, the costs and all the other must-have data to make an informed decision. We are very pleased that, once again, they have found Chem-Dry to be an opportunity worth showcasing in such a positive manner.”

The ranking is compiled by taking companies that are vetted for the magazine’s Franchise 500, and then looking at additional factors, such as social media followers, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising and overall reputation. The reviewers then assess how all that combines to form a relationship between the brand and its customers. Reputation management and engagement are two major goals for Chem-Dry, and it scored well in that regard.

Chem-Dry’s reputation is a major positive

“When anyone looks at a Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise, they see a business that is very engaged with the community,” Smith says. “From an active social media presence to community programs such as our work with animal rescue organizations through Chem-Dry Cares, we have a strong community presence in the markets we serve.”

And, he adds, “Chem-Dry cleaning franchise owners also work nonstop to ensure customer satisfaction — not just by performing great work, but also by adding new services such as air duct and dryer vent cleaning as part of our Healthy Home suite of offerings. Chem-Dry is a brand that never stops innovating and providing customers with what they want, and that’s why we keep appearing on important lists such as this one.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with nearly 3,500 franchises in 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 30 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery.

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