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Commercial Cleaning Leader Holds Virtual Awards Program Recognizing Excellence Through Difficult Times.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems is pleased to share the results from its annual industry awards program held virtually as the company continues to abide by safety regulations due to the global pandemic. The award ceremony recognized franchise leaders in several categories including the coveted Master Franchise City of Year award.

As one of the leading commercial cleaning franchise operations in the nation, Anago Cleaning System admits it learned more than its share of new disinfection and sanitation policies, the importance of PPE (personal protective equipment), and responsibility of being considered among the frontline working class.

“The importance and value of commercial cleaning has been re-defined due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President, Anago Cleaning Systems. “Aside from what we learned as an industry, we also experienced the power and passion of people from all walks of life and backgrounds uniting together to serve the communities where we live, send our kids to school, and care for our elders and neighbors. I am extremely proud of the entire Anago family for coming together and make the best out of a very difficult period in human history.”

To rise to the COVID-19 challenge, while mindful of creating the safest procedural requirements as possible, Anago quickly pivoted and launched a brand-new specialized cleaning service, Protection+ Disinfection™, which was developed with recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency, and Health Canada. This new program was welcomed by franchise owners and customers and made the difference in the survival of many local businesses.

And the Award Goes To (drumroll please)

At Anago, new franchise ownership pre-COVID was nearing record-breaking numbers. Once the pandemic took hold, those numbers increased even more as entrepreneurs looked for resilient business opportunities to safeguard against unpredictable economic times. Having posted record numbers during the Great Recession of 2007-08 and the H1N1 Virus of 2009, commercial cleaning earned its place among the nation’s top business industries that experienced an increase of sales, service and business ownership. The COVID-19 pandemic has produced even stronger results.

• Master Franchise of the Year award goes to Andrew Navarro, Anago of Greater Philadelphia.

• Highest Percentage of Growth goes to Dru Dulaney, Anago of Hampton Roads.

• Client Sales of the Year award goes to Corey Albertson, Anago of Greater Cincinnati, Columbus & Dayton.

• Franchise Sales of the Year award goes to Andrew Navarro, Anago of Greater Philadelphia.

Anago Cleaning Systems is consistently recognized as a leader within the commercial cleaning industry and is continually listed within Entrepreneur Magazine’s suite of ranking systems. Most recently, Anago earned #33 on Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500 list and #14 fastest growing franchise. Anago Cleaning Systems’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s resilience during challenging economic times and rising popularity with franchisees and customers.

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #33 Overall.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems today announced it has moved up five spots to #33 and retains its #2 spot in its industry category in Entrepreneur magazine’s yearly Franchise 500 ranking. This highly competitive list is the publication’s most prestigious ranking, recognizing the top 500 franchises that continue to evolve and maintain relevance with the latest trends, while reporting the greatest growth.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is proud to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the quality and dynamic franchise growth of our franchise model,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “2020 was particularly challenging for all industries and Anago was proud to be considered an essential, frontline business tasked with keeping, schools, hospitals, and many different types of businesses safe and open during the pandemic. Our Franchisees relied on our brand’s core values to navigate the changing landscape, continue growth, implement new and innovative technologies, while keeping their strong passion for service.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is consistently recognized within Entrepreneur’s suite of ranking systems, earning the #14 fastest growing franchise last year. Anago Cleaning Systems’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

“The importance of commercial cleaning has been re-defined due to COVID-19,” added Povlitz. “What we’ve experienced with global events such as the 2008 financial meltdown, the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009 and now the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 is that people turn to franchises that offer essential services still needed despite times of a strained economy. As an industry, we expect to see continued growth and expansion as we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

The Franchise 500 is an annual listing of the top 500 American franchising companies compiled by Entrepreneur magazine through a submission and review process. The list includes both public and privately held companies and has been published annually since 1979. The magazine compiles its ranking of the companies on a set of criteria—franchises are assessed across five pillars including: costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial strength and stability, and brand strength.

Father and Son Team Take the Reins of Anago’s Presence in the Centennial State.

DENVER — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,700 Regional and Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced its newest franchise owners in Denver, Colorado. Father and son team, Dante and Alex Caravaggio will lead the Anago unit franchise expansion in the Centennial State.

Denver continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the US as businesses and entrepreneurs continue to invest in Colorado. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Anago of Denver is positioned to remain on the frontlines, keeping businesses as disinfected and safe as possible until the virus is controlled and stopped. Like all businesses, Anago experienced a slow-down in the early months of the pandemic but recovered quickly with specialized disinfecting services emerging as the most requested cleaning program.

“Dante and Alex are exemplary Master Franchise owners, each bringing unique business, finance and leadership qualities and experience to the Anago family,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “We’re excited to continue offering Denver-based entrepreneurs the opportunity to own their own Anago commercial cleaning unit franchise.”

When discussing the Master Franchise model, Dante Caravaggio said, “Unit franchise opportunities are a wonderful way to step into the world of business ownership. We have met several extremely successful unit franchise owners who have reaped the benefits for over 20 years. While we do our best to provide unit franchise owners the tools and support needed to succeed, the success of their business is ultimately on them. A unit franchise can be as large or small as they choose to be.”

Both engineers in the oil and gas industry with more than 50 years combined experience, Dante and Alex have found a new passion working side-by-side.

“This is an opportunity for my father and I to work together in a business,” said Alex Caravaggio. “We saw that Anago had a recession-resistant model that provided several revenue streams to ensure better business stability. Anago’s reputation, stability and performance within a recession-proof industry is something I feel very confident in continuing to build and offer in the Denver metroplex area.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the franchise system for both master and unit franchises, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success. Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

The Anago Denver office is located at 9101 Harlan St #310, Westminster, CO 80031 and can be reached by calling 720-694-8931. To explore Regional franchise opportunities with Anago, contact Judy Walker, Senior Vice President of Marketing, at 800-213-5857 or judy@anagocleaning.com or visit http://www.AnagoMasters.com.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 45 master franchises and over 1,700-unit franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, today announced it is named as a top 100 game-changing franchise of 2020. The recognition comes from Franchise Dictionary Magazine, a well-respected, leading franchise publication offering prospective franchise owners informative and educational analysis of the franchising industry.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is honored by this recognition for its resiliency and continued franchise growth during these troubling times,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “We’ve learned through the Great Recession of 2007-08 and the COVID-19 pandemic that many people seek alternative revenue streams that have proven to be profitable during uncertain times. Commercial cleaning concepts like Anago that are built on innovation, technology, and passion have demonstrated their resiliency through these hard times.”

Anago reports that not only has commercial cleaning franchising recovered, but it’s growing based on several indicators. First, the number of franchises leads the company received in the early months of the pandemic reached 187 percent (compared to the same months, 2019).  At the same time, franchise openings increased by nearly 20 percent.

“The most impressive growth indicator we’ve seen is the increase in systemwide specialty services from existing clients,” said Povlitz. “Starting in March 2020, there was a steady increase reaching 170 percent at its three-month apex. These specialty services include add-ons to standard cleaning contract services, including disinfecting and sanitizing services.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, allowing successful mid-career professionals to operate their exclusive regional franchises while allowing small businesses to invest in their success. Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

Alesia Visconti, CEO/Publisher of Franchise Dictionary Magazine, says, “Franchise ownership allows people to follow their dreams of being their own boss and taking control of their futures. It supports people working for themselves but not by themselves. It’s a community of professionals all supporting successful business ownership. A brand that earns the Top 100 Game Changers designation raises the bar and clearly sets itself apart!”

Businesses Beware of False Claims and Scams Due to COVID-19.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,700  Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, is warning businesses across the nation to beware of false COVID-19 disinfecting and sanitizing claims by non-certified commercial cleaning companies.

The three most significant scams reverberating throughout the industry are cleaning processes that instantly kill viruses; treatments that continually kill the virus for an extraordinarily extended period; and offering one-time or short-cuts to proper cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

“There are no cutting corners when it comes to disinfecting a business or school properly,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “Businesses must beware of scams that offer quick cleaning promises against COVID-19. It is important for all businesses to conduct due diligence when purchasing commercial cleaning services, and not fall victim to false claims that may, or may not, cost less than industry-standard cleaning regimens.”

According to the Federal Trade Commission, a crack-down toward companies making false claims about treatment products is underway. False claims about zappers, virus-busting cards, and certain spices found in the kitchen cabinet like sage and oregano are reportedly offered to business owners as COVID-19 treatment protocols.

“Before signing a cleaning contract, or even before agreeing to a “one-time” cleaning, research the company and ask for the names of products they are using. The EPA has an online list of cleaning materials and technologies being used by reputable industry leaders to clean thousands of businesses and schools across the country properly,” adds Povlitz.

At Anago, there are three levels of disinfection that have been created around the regulations provided by the EPA. These regimens focus on disinfection of high-touch areas, personal workspaces including desks, phones, and keyboards, and the use of electrostatic spray disinfection technology that covers 99.9 percent of surface areas.

Anago ensures that their franchisees are equipped with the appropriate tools and products necessary to thoroughly clean and disinfect. They proudly offer the Protection+ Disinfection™ program, which is Anago’s signature 10-step disinfection process that meets all EPA and CDC standards.

Husband and Wife Team Expand Anago into the Pacific Northwest.

BOISE, Idaho — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,700  Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced its latest expansion into Boise, Idaho. Gwen and Michael Becknell will take the helm of Anago of Boise and have purchased the rights to the entire state of Idaho. Gwen and Michael will concentrate their initial efforts in the Treasure Valley but expect rapid expansion as Idaho continues to be among the nation’s top cities for growth and opportunity.

“Gwen and Michael are career leaders with notable experiences in operational infrastructure, business development, and global management,” said Adam Povlitz, President & CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems. “We’re honored to have such high-caliber Master Franchise owners in the Boise market and look forward to offering Anago unit franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs in the entire state.”

Gwen and Michael are retired professionals with decades of business and operational leadership experiences. Gwen took early retirement after a 22-year executive career with Hewlett Packard in San Diego and is also a licensed executive coach. Michael retired honorably after a 23-year military career as a United States Naval Aviator, where he earned a master’s degree in strategy and policy. Gwen and Michael moved to Idaho in 2018 and love everything Boise has to offer. They also recognize the growth that the state has experienced in recent years. From 2010 – 2018, Boise saw an 18.2% population jump and, according to Forbes, was the fastest-growing city in the country between 2017 and 2018. In 2019, Boise was ranked among the best place to live for millennials, as well as the best U.S. city to buy a house.

“My husband and I were challenged with dual careers that required us to travel often through the years.  However, we never lost sight of how important it was to focus on our family,” said Gwen. “After a lot of research and discussion about different franchising opportunities, we decided on commercial cleaning because of the opportunities the industry presents not only for the Boise business community but the opportunity to work and mentor first-time entrepreneurs as they explore business ownership at the unit level.”

Referring to Anago’s high rankings, including being named #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Fastest Growing Franchises list, Gwen commented that choosing Anago was an easy decision based on its franchising structure, organizational support, and decades of industry knowledge.

To explore Regional franchise opportunities with Anago, visit http://www.AnagoMasters.com.

Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #2.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Anago Cleaning Systems today announced it has earned the #2 spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Franchises Under $50K. This highly competitive list recognizes the top 100 companies that continue to evolve and maintain relevance with the latest trends, while reporting the greatest franchise unit growth in North America.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is proud to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the quality and dynamic franchise growth of our franchise model,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “With a low barrier to entry, our world-class franchise system is accessible to many hardworking entrepreneurs who want to take control of their financial future. Our brand offers this opportunity and is backed by a history of growth, innovative technology, and passion for service.”

Entrepreneur‘s 2020 Top 100 Franchises Under $50K ranking is based on data submitted for Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500. Most recently, Anago ranked as the #14 fastest growing franchise by Entrepreneur magazine. Anago Cleaning Systems’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

“Commercial cleaning is reported to be among a very small group of industries that are considered recession-resistant franchises for risk adverse entrepreneurs,” added Povlitz. “What we’ve experienced with global events such as the 2008 financial meltdown and the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009 is that people turn to franchises that offer essential services still needed despite times of a strained economy. As an industry, we expect to see a similar trend on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success. Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #14.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems today announced it has earned the #14 spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s fastest growing franchise list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America. The ranking is based on data submitted for Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500^®, where Anago ranked second among commercial cleaning franchises in last year’s rankings, jumping 14 spots from 2019 and 30 spots from 2018.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is honored to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the dynamic franchise growth we’ve been fortunate to experience,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “That growth is built on a history of innovation, technology and a passion to offer entrepreneurs a world-class franchise system, and we are very excited about what the future holds.”

Entrepreneur‘s 2020 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on each company’s net franchise-unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 31, 2018 to July 31, 2019. Anago Cleaning Systems’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

“Commercial cleaning has been on the rise for some time and is not as saturated as other franchise industries,” added Povlitz. “What we’ve learned with global events such as the 2008 financial meltdown and the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009 is that people turn to franchising in times of a strained economy in order to take control of their financial futures. Commercial cleaning is reported to be among a very small group of industries that are considered recession-resistant franchises for risk adverse entrepreneurs.”

“Growth is what franchising is all about,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur’s editor in chief. “And this ranking of the fastest-growing franchises offers insight into what industries are trending, which specific businesses are thriving, and what strategies are translating into success in the current franchise market.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance and critical tools to grow.

Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #38.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems today announced that it has earned the #38 overall franchise ranking in the prestigious Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500 ranking. Anago is ranked second among commercial cleaning franchises and jumped 14 spots from last year’s ranking and 30 places from 2018.

“The demand side of franchised commercial cleaning is consistent, so Anago Cleaning Systems is honored to be recognized for our growth, our innovation, our technology and our ability to build a world-class franchise system that enables hundreds of franchisees to deliver the best service every single day,” said Anago Cleaning Systems President & CEO, Adam Povlitz. “Each year, earning a higher place on this prestigious list of franchise organizations is humbling and exciting and we are grateful that our results are being noticed.”

The key factors in the franchise ranking system include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and those with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order. Cleaning is considered in the “maintenance” category, Entrepreneur wrote.

“Franchises in this category are generally considered recession-proof, they cost considerably less to operate than a restaurant does, and they can often be run from home,” the magazine wrote in its Franchise 500 issue. “Maintenance has long been the second-largest category in the Franchise 500, and it appears to be constantly gaining strength even as the food category slips. There are 70 such companies ranked on our list this year, compared with 62 last year, and 14 of them made the list’s top 100.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance and critical tools to grow.

Commercial Cleaning Giant Moves to Pompano Beach

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems recently opened its new headquarters location in Pompano Beach to accommodate corporate growth and increasingly efficient operations. The building was officially opened in a recent ceremony featuring Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin and city Chamber of Commerce officials.

“Anago is experiencing rapid growth, so this location provides us space to not only work more efficiently, but is capable of accommodating years of continued success,” said Adam Povlitz, President & CEO. “We know Pompano Beach affords us a wealth of skilled workers we’ll be able to add to our team as we continue to expand. We’ve enjoyed getting involved in the region and look forward to a satisfying relationship with the community.”

Anago, one of the leading international commercial cleaning companies, had specific and unique needs for a new headquarters. It was important that the company have a space to house employees and future growth, but also accommodate frequent training sessions with new master and unit Franchisees when they join the company.

Anago is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance and critical tools to grow.

The company was founded in South Florida, and was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale prior to the move.