City Wide Facility Solutions was born 63 years ago when Frank Oddo ran into a problem while working in his father’s convenience store. He was constantly struggling to find reliable cleaners for the store in the evenings and, in 1961, Oddo opened City Wide Maintenance. By Kelsi Trinidad
Under Ellis’ Leadership, Kansas City and partner locations have seen revenue grow to $80M
LENEXA, Kan. — City Wide Facility Solutions of Kansas City, Kansas’ leading management company in the building maintenance industry, announced the promotion of Rob Ellis to President as it aims to become a $125M company by the end of 2026.
“I originally joined City Wide in a support role and have been blessed to be able to lead and grow alongside an organization whose Mission and Vision are closely aligned to my values,” said Ellis. “Even after 22 years of being at City Wide, we’ve just begun to scratch the surface of our potential to grow and impact the Kansas City community, which is an inspiring endeavor for me.”
Ellis joined City Wide of Kansas City in 2001 as a Facility Solutions Manager, an operations role managing client accounts, and worked his way up through the organization to become Chief Operations Officer before his promotion to President. During his tenure, the Kansas City and partner locations have grown from $22 million to $80 million in revenue. Additionally, Ellis and his teams manage facility services for 50 million square feet on a nightly basis.
“Rob joined City Wide right before we began to franchise and when he moved into a leadership role, he was able to help grow the Kansas City location so we could use that as a model for our franchise locations,” said Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of City Wide Franchise. “Since then, we’ve grown organically as well as through acquisitions. Throughout, Rob continues to play a key role in helping guide our teams and build positive relationships with our independent contractors and clients.”
City Wide has made a name for itself in major U.S. cities and Canada by streamlining facility solutions for more than 20 interior and exterior services for commercial facilities including janitorial, disinfecting, handyman services and parking lot maintenance. Taking the onus from building owners and property management businesses that typically have to choose separate companies for each task, City Wide eases the selection and management processes for its clients.
About City Wide
Founded in 1961, City Wide has a proven reputation for being the go-to resource for commercial facility solutions in its home Kansas City market and nearly 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada. By uniquely representing the client, professional management teams serve as a single-source solution by managing dozens of interior and exterior services through independent contractors. City Wide simplifies the janitorial, disinfecting and maintenance issues most critical to building owners, operators and management companies, saving them time, solving their problems and reducing stress typically associated with facility management.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions and the services it provides, visit KansasCity.GoCityWide.com.
City Wide Facility Solutions has big aspirations for its franchisees and wants to help them bring their dreams to fruition. By Lizzy Yeserski
Adria Hartwig Joins Franchise Development Team of Nation’s Leading Facility Solutions Company to Oversee Expansion Goals
LENEXA, Kan. — City Wide Franchise, the franchisor counterpart of the nation’s leading management company in the building maintenance industry, announced the addition of franchise industry veteran, Adria Hartwig, to its franchise development team as director of franchise development.
“Becoming part of City Wide has provided me with the opportunity to become a vital part of an innovative, integrity-driven, support-centric franchise system that gives their entrepreneurs a phenomenal springboard for success,” Hartwig said. “The support, cutting-edge technology, coaching, and collaboration afforded to franchisees of City Wide is unprecedented. I’m ecstatic about the chance to be part of history in the making for the talented entrepreneurs we bring into our community and continue to spread massive ripples.”
Hartwig comes to City Wide after spending nearly 20 years in the real estate industry, spending the past seven years in franchise development. She was most recently Director of Conversions, Mergers, and Acquisitions at RE/MAX. Prior to that, Ms. Hartwig performed as Director of Franchise Development for Coldwell Banker, an ANYWHERE brand with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity, achieving several DEI awards. She also has experience within residential and commercial restate.
“The growth of City Wide is always a focus for me, so I am thrilled about Adria joining our team,” said Troy Hartman, President of City Wide Facility Solutions. “Her extensive expertise will bring a fresh perspective to our franchise strategy and help push us towards the goals we have set for ourselves for the next several years.”
City Wide has made a name for itself in major U.S. cities and Canada by streamlining facility solutions for more than 20 interior and exterior services for commercial facilities including janitorial, disinfecting, handyman services, and parking lot maintenance. Taking the onus from building owners and property management businesses that typically have to choose separate companies for each task, City Wide eases the selection and management processes for its clients.
Entrepreneurially-spirited individuals interested in owning a City Wide franchise should have a business-to-business background focused on sales, management and operations experience.
For more information about available franchise opportunities, visit: www.citywidefranchise.com.
About City Wide
Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, managing janitorial services, commercial cleaning, disinfecting, and more than 20 additional facility solutions. City Wide simplifies the facility matters that mean most to building owners, operators, and management companies, easing the time, stress, and resources typically required to oversee an entire facility. City Wide is proud to do more than just manage facility solutions and services for commercial facilities – they pride themselves on being a partner that helps clients save time and solve problems. Their mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions or to find a location near you, please visit www.gocitywide.com.
From the level of success David Clinger is achieving, you would think he’s operating a franchise in the heart of a major city. By Brianna Bohn
Leading Facilities Management Franchise Ranked On Prestigious List of the 400 Largest Franchise Brands
LENEXA, Kan. — City Wide Facility Solutions announced today it has once again been named in the top half of the annual Franchise Times’ Top 400 list.
Over the past 12 months, City Wide broke internal goals and historical records for total signed franchise agreements. During the same period, there have been 10 new locations that have signed throughout North America, including City Wide’s fourth location in Canada. This impressive growth brings the total number of signed locations to 98, as City Wide is on track to hit nearly $700 million in revenue.
“It has certainly been a record-breaking year all around for us — we’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth in our sales and average unit volume, as well as in the locations we have been able to open across the country,” said Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions and City Wide Franchise. “To me, this growth and this recognition from Franchise Times is continued proof of the culture we have so thoughtfully built within our franchise system. Our focus will remain the same through the end of this year and into next — making a positive impact on our communities and peoples’ lives.”
City Wide Facility Solutions’ Mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities it serves. This was evident earlier this year at City Wide’s Annual Convention, where the franchise system raised more than $625,000 for a local nonprofit. Even more, City Wide’s Indianapolis franchise raised $100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
The collection of systemwide sales data also provides useful insight into the franchise industry’s performance as the shakeout continues following the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 10 major franchise categories analyzed, just two—Health & Medical and Real Estate—saw an overall decline in sales. The personal services, automotive, and cleaning franchise industries all saw percentage sales growth in the double digits last year.
City Wide Facility Solutions has consistently evolved and adapted to become “The First Choice” for its clients, employees, franchise owners, independent contractors, and vendors. Managing more than 20 services for its clients, City Wide offers one point of contact and provides professional communication and project management through every stage of the experience. This allows for clients to focus on running their business while uplifting smaller, independent and locally owned companies to execute services.
About City Wide Facility Solutions
Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, managing janitorial services, commercial cleaning, disinfecting, and more than 20 additional facility solutions for every client. City Wide simplifies the facility matters that mean most to building owners, operators, and management companies, easing the time, stress, and resources typically required to oversee an entire facility. City Wide is proud to do more than just manage facility solutions and services for commercial facilities – they pride themselves on being a partner that helps clients save time and solve problems. Their mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions and the services it manages, please visit www.gocitywide.com.
About the Franchise Times Top 400
The Franchise Times Top 400 is the only ranking by systemwide sales and units of the largest 500 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times Top 400 also analyzes industry sectors based on percentage change in sales growth, reports the 10 fastest-growing franchises by four different measures, and includes exclusive news stories about the biggest names in franchising. The rankings and full report, and the searchable online database, are available at www.franchisetimes.com/top-400-2023.
Industry Veteran Brings Premier Facility Solutions to Long Island
NEW YORK — City Wide Facility Solutions, the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, continues its record-breaking growth with the opening of its newest location in New York, making it the fourth location to serve the state. The new office will serve commercial properties in Nassau County, Queens County, and Brooklyn.
Local building owners and property management companies in Nassau County now have access to a single-source solution for all their facility management needs. Managed and operated by industry veteran Ryan Sklar, City Wide of Nassau opened its doors at 2702 Grand Avenue, Bellmore, NY.
“Having been a part of City Wide for over 3 years it has given me an opportunity to learn and understand the franchise side of our industry and all the benefits that come along with local ownership,” said Sklar. “Adding that to the decades of my previous industry practice has me fully recharged in terms of this new and exciting opportunity. There is no reason why this part of the country can’t be a huge contributor on our path to $1 billion dollars in revenue by 2026.”
Prior to working at operating City Wide of Nassau, Sklar joined City Wide in 2019 with a background of 15+ years in the janitorial industry. As a field manager and then senior executive for two prominent North American facility maintenance organizations, he held many different responsibilities and was instrumental in leading them through mergers and acquisitions, account solicitation, development and onboarding, corporate blueprinting and strategizing, team building, and employee development. Sklar has experience and valued relationships with suppliers, independent contractors, clients, and other industry professionals and possesses a knowledge and understanding of clients in a wide range of industries, including retail, commercial and industrial, automotive, fitness, banking, healthcare, and grocery. Ryan successfully led and developed City Wide’s National Division for three years before transitioning into his current role.
City Wide Facility Solutions made a name for itself in major U.S. cities and Canada by streamlining facility solutions for more than 20 interior and exterior services for commercial facilities, including janitorial, disinfecting, and handyman services along with parking lot maintenance. Taking the onus from building owners and property management businesses that typically choose separate companies for each task, City Wide eases the selection and management processes for its clients.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions in the Nassau County area and the services it offers, please visit Nassau.GoCityWide.com or call (516) 636-6300
About City Wide Facility Solutions
Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, managing janitorial services, commercial cleaning, disinfecting, and more than 20 additional facility solutions for every client. City Wide simplifies the facility matters that mean the most to building owners, operators, and management companies, easing the time, stress, and resources typically required to oversee an entire facility. City Wide is proud to do more than just manage facility solutions and services for commercial facilities – they pride themselves on being a partner that helps clients save time and solve problems. Their mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions and the services it manages, please visit www.gocitywide.com. For information about franchising with City Wide Facility Solutions, visit www.citywidefranchise.com.
When they began their franchise search, Robby and Sandi Armstrong came equipped with extensive backgrounds in sales, marketing and business development. Robby also had felt the itch to continue his family’s legacy of business ownership. After all, he and his wife’s skills were perfect for such an endeavor. By Brianna Bohn
LENEXA, Kan. — Coming off a record-breaking year in 2022, City Wide Facility Solutions, the nation’s leading management company in the building maintenance industry, has continued to experience record growth in the first half of 2023.
In the first six months of the year, it signed 7 new locations, which puts it on pace to match last year’s record-breaking number of new franchisee signings. Also notable is the success of City Wide Facility Solutions’ franchises, reflected in its new financial information which includes an average unit volume (AUV) of $8.07 million – a $1.35M increase from last year, average annual revenue top quartile of $17.96 million and franchisee sales median of $6.4 million.
“It’s been an incredible first half of the year for City Wide. Last year we had our best year ever in terms of new locations opening, so it’s great to see that momentum continue through 2023,” said Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions. “Even more impressive is the strength and value of our business model, which is evident through the revenue growth we’re experiencing. When you combine this growth with the number of quality new franchisees we’re signing, the impact we’re able to have in the communities we serve continues to grow as well.”
To assist with the company’s rapid growth and guide the organization toward its goal of becoming a billion-dollar company by 2026, Troy Hartman was promoted to President. Additionally, at its annual Convention in March, City Wide raised more than $659,000 for Learning Independence for Tomorrow – a nonprofit with close ties to City Wide’s franchisees in Tampa, FL.
City Wide Facility Solutions has consistently evolved and adapted to become “The First Choice” for its clients, employees, franchise owners, independent contractors and vendors. Managing more than 20 services for its clients, City Wide offers one point of contact and provides professional communication and project management through every stage of the experience. This allows for clients to focus on running their business while uplifting smaller, independent and locally owned companies to execute services.
Entrepreneurially-spirited individuals interested in owning a City Wide franchise should have a business-to-business background focused on sales, management, and operations experience as well as have a desire to be a part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes giving back to the community and the franchise system.
For information on U.S./Canadian franchise opportunities please visit www.citywidefranchise.com.
About City Wide Facility Solutions
Founded in 1961, City Wide has a proven reputation for being the go-to resource for commercial facility solutions in its home Kansas City market and nearly 95 locations across the U.S. and Canada. By uniquely representing the client, professional management teams serve as a single-source solution by managing dozens of interior and exterior services through independent contractors. City Wide simplifies the janitorial, disinfecting and maintenance issues most critical to building owners, operators and management companies, saving them time, solving their problems and reducing stress typically associated with facility management.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions or to find a location near you, please visit www.gocitywide.com.
After graduating college, neither Katherine nor Kaissling Akers imagined they would join the City Wide Facility Solutions franchise their father, Tim, owns in Nashville, Tennessee. By Sarah Lindauer