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20 06, 2023

Chem-Dry Reports Strong Performance as QuickStart Program Drives Results

2023-06-20T10:41:18-04:00June 20th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |

Leading Carpet and Upholstery Brand Strengthens Franchise Development Program with Accelerated Growth Ahead.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise leader Chem-Dry reports strong mid-year growth with high performance marks alongside franchise development. According to Chem-Dry’s Franchise Disclosure Document, the Top 25% of franchise territories generated $700,250 in 2022, earning 16.4% more than the previous year*. With 10 franchise openings and eight franchise signings, Chem-Dry is ramping up its development efforts with aim to award 60 total franchises by year-end.

Key to the brand’s strong performance is its QuickStart program that helps new owners get the training and support they need for equipment and back-office operations, and move from onboarding and training to revenue generation in weeks, as they build their business. Since launching the program in 2017, annual revenues have more than doubled in that timeframe, a testament to the focused support provided. With a low-cost investment, the revenue potential continues to drive prospects to the franchise opportunity.

Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country, serving more than 40,000 homes and businesses weekly across 55 countries.

Chem-Dry recently celebrated its 45th anniversary and shows no signs of slowing down. With the $5 billion carpet cleaning industry expected to increase 1.5% in 2023, Chem-Dry is poised to continue its market leadership and growth. The leadership team continues to work tirelessly to keep franchisees ahead of the curve by providing innovative, personalized, high-quality, professional care that delivers on its commitment to make spaces cleaner and healthier.

“At Chem-Dry, we place significant value not only in our high expectations for quality performance from our franchisees, but the high expectations we place on ourselves at the corporate level, as a franchisor,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “The dedication and commitment of our new leadership team members have been instrumental in fueling our expansion efforts and overall performance. With over four decades of market leadership, we remain focused on providing innovative, personalized, high-quality care to make spaces cleaner and healthier.”

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and vinyl. In further testing of its processes, a study conducted by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes an average of 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

Most recently, the brand was recognized for the second year in a row by Global Franchise Magazine as the Best Property Maintenance Franchise, validating the premier status of the brand. It recognizes Chem-Dry for what it does best, which is supporting its franchisees while also making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer. Additionally, Chem-Dry was one of the Top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Chem-Dry ranked on this prestigious list for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability, and overall brand power.

To meet the growing demand for its innovative services, Chem-Dry is actively seeking community-minded entrepreneurs to join the company’s mission of delivering safer, healthier spaces across the globe. Territories are available in prime markets nationwide. Chem-Dry is an industry-leading brand in a large and growing category, that offers its franchise network world-class training and support.

For more information about the franchise opportunity, call 877-450-4874 or visit chemdryfranchise.com.

* This information appears in Item 19 of our current FDD – please refer to our FDD for complete information on financial performance. Results may differ. There is no assurance that any franchisee will perform as well.

About Chem-Dry 

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning 55 countries and serving over 40,000 homes and businesses a week worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. Chem-Dry is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of 13 residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com.

About BELFOR Franchise Group 

BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint and number of units. The privately held, multi-concept franchise system is a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world’s largest disaster restoration company. For over a decade, BELFOR Franchise Group has empowered entrepreneurs by offering industry-leading training, support and equipment, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development. BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization for 13 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration. The franchise brands include: 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Chem-Dry & Upholstery Cleaning, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, HOODZ International, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, Safer Home Services, WINMAR, 1-800 BOARD UP, and Z PLUMBERZ. For more information, please visit https://belforfranchisegroup.com/.

13 07, 2022

Chem-Dry Inks Deals in Greater Sacramento and San Bernadino, Expands California Presence

2022-07-13T10:23:31-04:00July 13th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , |

Leading Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise Spreads Across the Golden State, Seizes Opportunity for Continued West Coast Development.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise leader Chem-Dry recently announced two major signed agreements in California, furthering the brand’s presence in the state. One signed agreement covers the Sacramento area, and the other covers Greater San Bernadino. Chem-Dry is on the fast-track for growth in 2022, with 23 signed agreements year-to-date and a goal of adding 70 franchises by the end of the year.

Heading up the recent California development for Chem-Dry in California are franchisees Cliff Mastrolia and Dada Ojeisekhoba. Mastrolia’s Chem-Dry territory covers Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and Ojeisekhoba’s territory includes San Bernadino and Riverside counties.

Mastrolia is a Sacramento-area local with a military background and experience in management and sales, most recently working as a bail bondsman for ten years. Ojeisekhoba is located in Orange County, and has worked in the cleaning industry for over 20 years before finding Chem-Dry. Both franchisees saw potential for growth in their service areas, and chose the brand due to its extensive recognition for quality and success over the past 45 years.

“People have been moving out of the larger hubs in California like Los Angeles and San Francisco, which presents a great opportunity for Cliff and Dada’s service areas,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “We are thrilled to have them on our team as we continue to increase Chem-Dry’s brand presence on the West Coast.”

Placer and Sacramento counties have experienced decent growth compared to other areas of the state, with both counties seeing increases in population during the pandemic. San Bernadino and Riverside counties also noted a population increase despite nearby Orange County seeing a decline. Chem-Dry is poised for growth in the state, with over 250 franchises in operation across California.

Chem-Dry, the Healthy Home Authority®, currently serves more than 11,000 homes and businesses each day across 55 countries. Over the next six months, the 45-year-old brand aims to further increase its North American coverage by adding 50 franchises across the United States and Canada.

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and laminates. In further testing of its processes, a study conducted by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes an average of 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country. Most recently, the brand was recognized for the second year in a row by Global Franchise Magazine as the Best Property Maintenance Franchise, validating the premier status of the brand. It recognizes Chem-Dry for what it does best, which is supporting its franchisees while also making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer. Additionally, Chem-Dry was one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Chem-Dry ranked on this prestigious list for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability, and overall brand power.

To meet the growing demand for its innovative services, the company is actively seeking community-minded entrepreneurs to join the mission of delivering safer, healthier spaces across the globe. With territories available in prime markets nationwide, Chem-Dry is an industry-leading brand in a large and growing category, that offers its franchise network world-class training and support.

For more information about the franchise opportunity, call 877-450-4874 or visit chemdryfranchise.com

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked one of the top three maintenance franchises by Entrepreneur magazine in 2021, and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 20 consecutive years, Chem-Dry was ranked #39 in the 2020 Top Global Franchises category. Additionally, for the second year in a row, Chem-Dry won the Global Franchise Award for Best Property Maintenance Franchise in 2022, validating the premier status of the brand. It recognizes Chem-Dry for what it does best, which is supporting its franchisees while also making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer. Chem-Dry is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com.

10 01, 2022

Chem-Dry Projects Remarkable Growth for 2022, Aims to Add 75 Franchises to Network by Year-End

2022-01-10T10:29:10-05:00January 10th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , |

Leading Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise Builds on 2021 Success, Sets High Growth Goal For Year Ahead.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise leader Chem-Dry experienced the demand for safe, quality, in-home cleaning services first-hand in 2021, leading the brand to leverage the surge in home services spending and provide a means for giving customers cleaner, drier, healthier alternatives to cleaning. The brand closes out a successful year in both franchise development and same-store-sales growth, having exceeded its expansion goal with 72 signed agreements and 65 openings.

“Many of our franchisees are labeling 2021 as their best year yet,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “The past year and a half has shown us just how much our customers are looking for home service capabilities from someone who is local, who they can trust in providing consistent and high-quality services. Our teams continue to work tirelessly to keep our brand and our franchisees ahead of the curve in providing innovative, personalized, high-quality care that delivers on our commitment to making spaces cleaner and healthier. We look forward to another year of growth as we help our franchisees strengthen their community relationships and continue to build on their tremendous success.”

Chem-Dry, the Healthy Home Authority®, currently serves more than 11,000 homes and businesses each day across 55 countries. Over the next 12 months, the 44-year-old brand aims to further increase its North American coverage by adding 75 franchises across the United States and Canada, and expand its global footprint by signing four more international master franchises. Chem-Dry plans to meet this development milestone by mapping out its 2022 business theme, ‘New World of Opportunities.’

While Chem-Dry continues to grow its global footprint, it remains focused on the hyper-local success of its franchisees. Part of the brand’s 2022 vision forward centers on empowering franchisees with additional revenue streams to bolster growth and meet the demands of today’s modern customer.

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and laminates. In further testing of its processes, a study conducted by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes an average of 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country. Most recently, the brand was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Chem-Dry ranked on this prestigious list for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability, and overall brand power. To meet the growing demand for its innovative services, the company is actively seeking community-minded entrepreneurs to join the mission of delivering safer, healthier spaces across the globe.

With territories available in prime markets nationwide, Chem-Dry is an industry-leading brand in a large and growing category, that offers its franchise network world-class training and support.

For more information about the franchise opportunity, call 877-450-4874 or visit chemdryfranchise.com

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked one of the top three maintenance franchises by Entrepreneur magazine in 2021, and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 20 consecutive years, Chem-Dry was ranked #39 in the 2020 Top Global Franchises category. Chem-Dry is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com.

17 03, 2021

Riding Momentum of Robust 2020 Sales, Chem-Dry Aims to Add 75 Franchises to Flourishing Network by End of Year

2021-03-17T13:36:42-04:00March 17th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , |

Market Leader Anticipates Continued Strong Demand as Cleaning & Restoration Industry is Named Hot Franchise Category for 2021.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the safety of homes and workplaces remains a top priority amid the pandemic, demand for property cleaning and restoration continues to surge, as evidenced by Entrepreneur Magazine naming the industry one of the hottest franchise categories in 2021. Industry leader Chem-Dry has experienced this demand first-hand as the brand enjoys its 33rd consecutive year as the number one-ranked carpet cleaning franchise by the magazine. With some franchise owners reporting double digit increases in consumer leads year-over-year, the growing demand led the brand to close out a very successful 2020 – which included signing over 80 franchises – positioning the market leader for another strong year.

Chem-Dry, the Healthy Home Authority®, currently serves more than 11,000 homes and businesses each day across 55 countries. Over the next 12 months, the 44-year-old brand aims to further increase its North American coverage by adding 75 franchises across the U.S. and Canada and expand its global footprint by signing four more international master franchises. Chem-Dry has already seen its domestic and international sales momentum from 2020 carry into the first quarter of the new year.

Known for making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer for decades, Chem-Dry remains committed to innovation, and even rolled out new products and services amid the pandemic, including the launch of its MicroPro Shield™ Service. This new service first disinfects hard surfaces and sanitizes soft surfaces using a hospital-grade disinfectant that is approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19). Then, the Chem-Dry technician applies a protective antimicrobial coating that kills odor and stain-causing bacteria and algae on contact for up to 90 days.

“Being able to serve and protect our customers amid the pandemic and give them greater peace of mind has been very meaningful and rewarding for our franchisees,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “Our teams continue to work tirelessly to keep our brand and our franchisees ahead of the curve in providing high-quality services that deliver on our commitment to making spaces cleaner and healthier. While the last 12 months have been challenging, they’ve also allowed us to showcase our innovation and solidify our position as the Healthy Home Authority®. And we look forward to another year of growth as we help even more home and business owners across the country stay safe and healthy.” 

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and laminates. In further testing of its processes, a study conducted by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes an average of 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery and an average of 89% of airborne bacteria when combined with a sanitizer, helping to improve indoor air quality. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country. To meet the growing demand for its innovative services, the company is actively seeking community-minded entrepreneurs to join the mission of delivering safer, healthier spaces across the U.S. With territories available in prime markets nationwide, Chem-Dry is an industry-leading brand in a large and growing category, that offers its franchise network world-class training and support.

For more information about the franchise opportunity, call 877-450-4874 or visit chemdryfranchise.com

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked the number one carpet cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 33 consecutive years and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 20 consecutive years, Chem-Dry was ranked #39 in the 2020 Top Global Franchises category. Chem-Dry is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com

22 10, 2020

Chem-Dry Grows Amid Pandemic with Signed Agreements to Open 64 New Franchises Across the Nation

2020-10-22T10:37:31-04:00October 22nd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Leading Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise Ready to Meet Rising Demand for Healthier, Safer Homes & Workspaces.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As worry mounts about the safety and health of homes and workplaces amid the pandemic – coupled with the start of the peak cold and flu season – residential and commercial cleaning service brands are experiencing unprecedented demand.

To serve this growing need, Chem-Dry, the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network serving over 11,000 locations a day across 55 countries, has signed agreements to expand its footprint with 64 new franchises nationwide thus far this year.

One of the driving factors for this growth is that Chem-Dry has continued to innovate with new products and services since the start of the pandemic, including the launch of its new MicroPro ShieldTM Service. This new service first disinfects hard surfaces and sanitizes soft surfaces using a hospital-grade disinfectant that is approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19), and then applies a protective antimicrobial coating that kills bacteria and algae on contact for up to 90 days. System-wide sales of Chem-Dry’s overall sanitizing services are up over 300% thus far this year compared to last year.

These franchise agreements will expand Chem-Dry’s presence and allow it to offer its wide array of services to more consumers in the following regions:

  • 30 franchises across the central region in markets including Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas and Austin
  • 18 franchises across the western region in markets including Salt Lake City, Oakland, Santa Barbara, San Jose, Tucson and Spokane
  • 16 franchises across the eastern region in markets including Atlanta, Miami and Boston

“New franchisee prospects are telling us they’re inspired to join our mission of creating safer, healthier homes and businesses and providing peace of mind for families, business operators and employees,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “Another common theme among interested Chem-Dry franchisee candidates is innovation. They feel confident and excited about being part of a worldwide network that has a history of and ongoing commitment to developing new technologies and products that protect homes and businesses from harmful germs and bacteria, such as MicroPro Shield.”

Over its 43-year history, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a network of over 2,000 locations across the U.S that cover roughly 93% of the country’s population. To meet the growing demand for its innovative services, the company is actively seeking community-minded entrepreneurs to join the mission of delivering safer, healthier spaces across the country. With prime territories available nationwide, Chem-Dry is an industry-leading brand in a large and growing category, that offers its franchise network world-class training and support.

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning over 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked the number one carpet cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 32 consecutive years and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 19 consecutive years, Chem-Dry has been ranked as the world’s Best House & Office Franchise in the 2018 Global Franchise Awards. Chem-Dry is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com.

6 08, 2020

Chem-Dry Launches MicroPro Shield™ Service, Offering Antimicrobial Protection for up to 90 Days

2020-08-06T10:54:28-04:00August 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

New Service Disinfects & Uses Patented Technology to Offer Extended Surface Protection for Homes and Businesses.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chem-Dry, the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network serving over 11,000 locations a day across 55 countries, announced today the launch of its new MicroPro ShieldTM  service for homes and businesses. Available in participating markets, this innovative service first disinfects hard surfaces and sanitizes soft surfaces using a hospital-grade disinfectant approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19), and then applies a protective antimicrobial coating that kills microbes on contact for up to 90 days.

Once the service is completed, home or business owners will receive a certificate to signify that they have been serviced following proper protocols to ensure a safer environment and provide peace-of-mind for families, employees and customers.

The two-stage service works as follows:

  • Step 1: Disinfect & Sanitize
    • A hospital-grade disinfectant is used on surfaces such as carpets, upholstery, rugs, tile and wood floors, and granite countertops that kills bacteria and viruses and is approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19
    • Kills 99.9% of bacteria from both hard and soft surfaces
    • Low toxicity, hypo-allergenic, non-corrosive and contains no harsh chemicals
    • Fast-acting to minimize disruption at home or work
    • EPA and FDA approved for use on most surfaces, including food-contact surfaces
  • Step 2: Antimicrobial Protection for up to 90 Days
    • Applied with an electrostatic sprayer, the patented antimicrobial coating acts as a protective armor to kill microbes including bacteria and algae on contact for up to 90 days, inhibiting the ability for superbugs to grow
    • Creates a layer of spikes that mechanically kill microbes by piercing the cell and rupturing their cell membrane, causing the microorganisms to die
    • Regular cleaning of treated surfaces will not impact extended protection effectiveness
    • Non-toxic and environmentally-friendly solution that can be applied to most surfaces
    • EPA and FDA approved for use on food contact surfaces

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, homeowners and business owners now understand that cleanliness and sanitization are no longer a short-term solution, but rather an ongoing, preventative necessity to keep families, employees and customers safe,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “The significant added benefit of extended antimicrobial protection that comes with our new MicroPro Shield service gives families, business owners and workers the confidence and security of having safer homes and workspaces – just when they need it most. We feel this new service will allow our franchise owners all across the country to make an even bigger impact in the communities they serve by helping make homes and businesses healthier and safer for longer.”

Based on independent lab testing, the disinfectant used by Chem-Dry eliminates 99.9% of bacteria from soft surfaces like carpets and upholstery and hard, non-porous surfaces including tile, stone, wood, laminates and vinyl. When cleaning homes and businesses, Chem-Dry technicians are trained to follow strict safety guidelines recommended by the CDC, including:

  • Wearing medical gloves, shoe covers and facial coverings (when appropriate)
  • Cleaning & applying hospital-grade sanitizer to equipment between jobs
  • Observing safe physical distancing
  • Implementing contactless transactions whenever possible

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and laminates. In further testing of its processes, a study by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes an average of 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery and 89% of airborne bacteria when combined with a sanitizer, helping to improve indoor air quality. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning over 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked the number one carpet cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 31 consecutive years and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 19 consecutive years, Chem-Dry has been ranked as the world’s Best House & Office Franchise in the 2018 Global Franchise Awards. Chem-Dry is a member of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com.

14 05, 2020

Chem-Dry Announces Sanitizing Service for Homes & Businesses

2020-05-14T11:18:25-04:00May 14th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

New Offering from 43-Year-Old Market Leader Helps Eliminate Bacteria & Viruses Amid Pandemic.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Chem-Dry, the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day across 55 countries, announced the rollout of a specialized Sanitizing Service that targets areas of homes and workplaces most prone to viruses, bacteria and germs.

As the Healthy Home Authority®, Chem-Dry has been making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer for more than 25 years by combining its proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction process with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade sanitizer for use on surfaces such as carpets, upholstery, rugs, tile/stone and wood floors, and granite countertops. The new Sanitizing Service for homes and workspaces will focus on applying a professional sanitizer to surfaces most vulnerable to the transmission of viruses, bacteria and germs including:

  • Homes:
    • High Contact Areas: Door handles, cabinet knobs-pulls, chair handles, chair backs, countertops, light switches, refrigerator door handles, sink faucets, sink handles, stair rails, tabletops, toilet handles, etc.
    • Low Contact Areas: Flooring (i.e., carpet, LVT, VCT, wood, tile and stone), upholstery, furniture, rugs, etc.
  • Commercial Locations:
    • High Contact Areas: Chair handles, chair backs, desktops, door handles, light switches, lobby doors, elevator buttons, computer keyboards, computer mouse, desk phones, tables, stair rails, bathroom stalls, doors, sink faucets, handles, paper towel dispensers, water fountains, vending machines, printers, etc.
    • Low Contact Areas: Flooring (i.e., carpet, LVT, VCT, wood, tile and stone), upholstery, furniture, rugs, etc.

“Coming through the COVID-19 pandemic, the way people think about the health and safety of their indoor environments will never be the same,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “Chem-Dry has a long-standing reputation for creating cleaner, healthier spaces through our proprietary cleaning and sanitizing services. Our objective in introducing a sanitizing-centric service is to provide peace of mind to families and employers regarding the safety of where they’re spending major portions of their time as they settle into the new normal.”

To ensure the safest experience possible, Chem-Dry technicians are following strict safety guidelines and best practices with guidance from the CDC, including:

  • Wearing medical gloves, shoe covers and facial coverings (when appropriate)
  • Cleaning & applying hospital-grade sanitizer to equipment between jobs
  • Observing safe physical distancing
  • Implementing contactless transactions whenever possible

The Chem-Dry protocols follow CDC guidelines and recommendations for home cleaning to help stop the spread of viruses, bacteria, and germs, including the use of a hospital-grade sanitizer that is registered with the EPA.  Based on lab testing, its sanitizer eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and viruses from hard non-porous surfaces like tile, stone, wood, laminates and vinyl and is approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. In addition to the rollout of the new Sanitizing Service, for a limited time, Chem-Dry customers who purchase a Healthy Home Cleaning Package can receive a professional free wipe-down of high touch points such as door knobs, handrails, faucets, light switches and more using the company’s hospital-grade sanitizer.

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and laminates. In further testing of its processes, a study by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery and 89% of airborne bacteria when combined with a sanitizer, helping to improve indoor air quality. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning over 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked the number one carpet cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 31 consecutive years and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 19 consecutive years, Chem-Dry has been ranked as the world’s Best House & Office Franchise in the 2018 Global Franchise Awards. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com. Chem-Dry is a member of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

7 05, 2020

Chem-Dry Master Franchise Owners Expand into Cyprus

2020-05-07T10:41:01-04:00May 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

The world’s largest carpet cleaning franchise expands into Cyprus.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.Chem-Dry, the world’s largest carpet cleaning franchise, has signed a Master Franchise agreement for Cyprus with Beirut-based entrepreneur, Camille El Zeinaty.

El Zeinaty, who also owns the Master Franchise rights for Lebanon, recognizes that there is a tremendous opportunity for a cleaning franchise on the island nation – especially in a post-pandemic world.

“We’re excited about the opportunity for Chem-Dry in Cyprus,” El Zeinaty said. “The economy of Cyprus is based on tourism, as it is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and third most populated, but convenient to Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.  After the COVID-19 outbreak, the standards for cleanliness will be higher than ever before. There’s a great opportunity with hotels, casinos, and homes that will be in need of our services. Our continued expansion in the Mediterranean area positions us to be the number one cleaning company in Cyprus. We will be focusing on flooring, deep cleaning and sanitizing both homes and commercial properties. Our unique approach to cleaning has never been more relevant and we look forward to growing the brand in Cyprus.”

“Chem-Dry is a legacy brand in the United States and around the world,” says Joe Manuszak, Vice President of Global Development. “Our 40 years of success is proof to entrepreneurs and investors that Chem-Dry’s products and services will always be in demand. Chem-Dry continues to help enthusiastic leaders like Camille take their business goals to the next level.”

Cyprus is a land of innovation and growing with recent natural gas reserves, we expect a robust economy for many years,” El Zeinaty said. “Our research proves great opportunity for our products and the customers in Cyprus. We are very excited about this opportunity for Chem-Dry, and we expect to do very well servicing the cleaning and sanitizing needs across the country for both Chem-Dry and those that will partner with us.”

To learn more about Chem-Dry and its franchise opportunities, visit:
www.chemdryinternational.com

About Chem-Dry

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in over 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has held the honor of being Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 32 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper and more environmentally-friendly clean that appeals to both 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, air ducts and dryer vents.

2 10, 2019

Chem-Dry ‘Cleaning for the PAWS’ Initiative Raises $52,000 Benefitting Best Friends Animal Society

2019-10-02T11:27:50-04:00October 2nd, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

Leading Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise Strengthens Partnership with Best Friends, Continues Fundraising Initiatives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With more than seven million companion animals entering U.S. animal shelters each year, Chem-Dry joined forces with Best Friends Animal Society in 2017 with the launch of its Cleaning for the PAWS initiative. Since the launch of the formal partnership, Chem-Dry and its franchise network have collectively raised more than $52,000 to support shelter pet adoption and help Best Friends in its efforts to find homes for all rescue pets. As Chem-Dry enters another year of the partnership, it seeks to raise an additional $25,000 as it furthers its commitment to creating healthy homes for families and their pets across the nation.

With 85 percent of Chem-Dry’s customers owning pets, the brand is dedicated to this cause. Funds are raised through multiple methods including the sale of specially marked cans of Chem-Dry World Famous Spot Remover – with each can generating a $1 donation to Best Friends – plus customer add-on donations, local promotional offers with a built-in donation, participation in Best Friends’ “Strut your Mutt” events around the country, and direct online donations at Chem-Dry Cares. Chem-Dry franchise owners have participated in the program in a variety of ways and accounted for the roughly 35,000 promotional cans sold to date.

“This cause is near and dear to our hearts and one our entire network can rally behind,” said Dan Tarantin, CEO of Harris Research, Inc., parent company to Chem-Dry. “Pets are beloved members of so many families we serve every day. It’s been truly rewarding to partner with Best Friends and support its mission while educating families and encouraging rescue pet adoption. The sky’s the limit for what’s to come as we continue to strengthen our relationship with the organization.”

New this year, Chem-Dry has teamed up with veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder and face of The Street Vet series, to further promote and support rescue pet adoption. As a pet parent himself, Dr. Kwane is an animal advocate who spends his weekends treating pets of the homeless and families in need. He has personally used and is an advocate of Chem-Dry’s line of safe, effective pet and children-friendly products and services including its World Famous Spot Remover and its Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.®), and is committed to supporting this campaign.

“Bettering the lives of animals through education and awareness is truly my calling,” said Dr. Kwane. “I’m honored to be a voice speaking on their behalf and support Chem-Dry and its Cleaning for the PAWS initiative benefiting Best Friends.”

For more than 30 years, Best Friends has worked to end the killing of pets around the country simply because they don’t have a place to call home. The organization aims to help achieve No Kill across the country by 2025. In an effort to raise funds to help achieve this mission, Best Friends seeks support from companies like Chem-Dry that reaches 7,000 homes and businesses each day with a network of over 2,000 U.S. locations.

To make a donation, please visit www.chemdrycares.com.

For more information on Chem-Dry or to find a local operator, please visit www.chemdry.com.

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning over 55 countries and serving 11,000 homes and business a day worldwide. Its green-certified solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked the number one carpet cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 31 consecutive years and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 19 consecutive years, Chem-Dry has been ranked as the world’s Best House & Office Franchise in the 2018 Global Franchise Awards. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com. Chem-Dry is owned by Harris Research, Inc., which is also the founder and owner of the fast-growing N-Hance Wood Refinishing franchise and the owner of Delta Disaster Services, an award-winning property restoration franchise.

17 09, 2019

Chem-Dry Carpet and Floor Cleaning Announces Lebanon Master Franchise Agreement

2019-09-17T09:56:59-04:00September 17th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

International carpet-cleaning franchise continues to expand global footprint

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chem-Dry, the world’s largest carpet and floor cleaning franchise, has signed a Master Franchise agreement for Lebanon with Beirut-based entrepreneurs Maha Hijazi and Camille El Zeinaty.

Hijazi and El Zeinaty are well known in Lebanon’s business community, as they have been providing high-quality cleaning services for more than 20 years. The success of that business spurred their interest in Chem-Dry, Hijazi said. “We have been providing cleaning services for residential and commercial spaces, and Chem-Dry has the systems and processes we need to expand outreach,” she said.

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet, upholstery and hard-surface floor cleaning franchise, with nearly 3,500 franchises serving more than 11,000 homes and businesses a day in more than 55 countries. The innovative Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners in all markets worldwide. Chem-Dry also provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, air ducts and dryer vents.

Lebanon joins more than 55 other countries where Chem-Dry has awarded a Master Franchise, where a single franchisee owns the franchising rights to an entire region or country and has the right to develop as many franchise locations as they can in that region.

“We have about 60% of the cleaning market in Beirut, so starting there makes sense for us,” El Zeinaty explained. “Our portfolio is very diverse, and we have cleaned everything from five-star hotels to the United States embassy. In fact, we will be focusing on the new embassy now under construction and we hope to clean that as well with our Chem-Dry franchise.

Eventually they will expand outward in the northern part of the country and will be seeking potential franchise owners at that point. Both say it should be easy to find partners.

“The Lebanese people  enjoy quality furniture and carpets, and so they want to take good care of those investments,” El Zeinaty said. “We believe when they see all that Chem-Dry offers, they will be thrilled to become franchise owners as well as clients.”

“Chem-Dry is a legacy brand in the United States and around the world,” says Joe Manuszak, Vice President of Global Development. “Our 40 years of success is proof to entrepreneurs and investors  that Chem-Dry’s products and services will always be in demand.  Chem-Dry continues to help enthusiastic and talented people like Maha and Camille take their business goals to the next level.”

About Chem-Dry

To learn more about Chem-Dry and its franchise opportunities, visit:

www.chemdryinternational.com