Premier Indoor Air Quality Franchisor Reveals Record Growth Amid Tough Economic Times

HUNTERSVILLE, NC, January 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) Through the turbulent economic conditions of the past two years, many businesses have struggled but AdvantaClean, a national franchise company specializing in indoor air quality, disaster restoration and mold remediation, is a remarkable exception.

For the second consecutive year, AdvantaClean doubled its number of franchised locations, as the Company opened new franchises in 18 different states. Since 2008, the number of franchises system wide has grown by nearly 400 percent.

In 2010, strong growth and rapid expansion helped AdvantaClean land on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2011 Franchise 500 list for the first time, coming in at number 291. The company also ranked 16th on Entrepreneur Magazine's 'Top New Franchise' list for 2011 and 91st on the magazine's 'Top Home based Franchise' list.

"When we started offering AdvantaClean franchises to the general public in 2008, we knew there was a growing demand for this line of work and a huge opportunity for long-term success," said Jeff Dudan, founder and CEO of AdvantaClean. "Disaster restoration and mold removal are both expanding segments of the national service economy, and that trend is projected to continue for years to come. Our franchise owners are some of the best in the industry, and our company's accomplishments would have been impossible to achieve without their full commitment to making AdvantaClean the best business it can be."

AdvantaClean attributes much of its success to a high-engagement franchise concept that enables franchisees to build a powerful business. The ultra-supportive culture, coupled with innovative use of technology, provides an environment of continuous improvement, and quality service delivery to our customers. All franchisees are networked with the home office through a central call center that can schedule appointments directly to their calendar. Customer and service records are also aggregated and stored at the corporate office, so customer satisfaction information, history reports and reference materials are all easily and constantly accessible out on the job site. Combined, these features enable an AdvantaClean franchisee to deliver consistent service, while maintaining a low overhead.

"So far, both our timing and execution have been good," Dudan said. "We've developed great tools and support programs for our owners, which enable them to thrive, develop professionally, and allow the system as a whole to prosper. These rankings and recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine are a tremendous source of pride for all of us, and they position us as a leader in the industry moving forward."

For more information on AdvantaClean, visit http://www.advantaclean.com.

For more information on AdvantaClean's Entrepreneur Magazine rankings, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/advantaclean/333853-0.html.

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About AdvantaClean -

AdvantaClean is a nationwide franchise specializing in water removal, air duct cleaning, mold removal, dryer vent cleaning and indoor air quality solutions. The company is experiencing record growth as a recession-resistant, high margin, low overhead business opportunity. Founder and CEO Jeff Dudan piloted the AdvantaClean franchise program in 2000, awarded the first units to third party owners in 2006, and eventually made franchises available to the general public in 2008. The company is headquartered in a 22,000 square foot state-of- the-art facility in Huntersville, N.C. For more information, visit http://www.advantaclean.com