Ductz International, LLC Franchise News

Nation's Premier Air Duct Cleaning Franchise Partners with DTE Energy-Home Services August 16, 2011 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – DUCTZ, the nation's premier air duct cleaning franchise, recently announced a new partnership with DTE Energy. Through this partnership, DUCTZ will become an exclusive provider through DTE Energy's Home Protection Plus program.

DUCTZ will be offering DTE Energy customers a variety of services including HVAC and ductwork system cleaning, dryer vent system cleaning and HVAC system leak detection testing and sealing. These services will be available individually or as part of four bundled packages. DTE Energy customers will receive energy efficiency recommendations with their monthly bill, including recommendations to have their HVAC system inspected...

May 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – May is a significant month for indoor air quality. During this month, some people around the country are beginning to transition over and start using their air conditioning units for the summer. But May is also the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in addition to a hosting the American Lung Association's Clean Air Week. During this time of the year, DUCTZ, the nation's premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, encourages homeowners to consider air duct cleaning as part of their Spring Cleaning regiment.

"May is a perfect month for homeowners to consider having their air ducts cleaned out. Not only is the month dedicated to indoor air quality awareness, but it is right before the start of summer," said Tom Yacobellis, Vice President of Corporate Operations for DUCTZ...

April 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // Sheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR, recognized Belfor Franchise Group Sr. Franchise Development Manager, Steve Lajiness, at a company "Town Hall" meeting for his many achievements and contributions to the growth of the DUCTZ and HOODZ franchise systems.

From June 2007 to December 2009, Steve brought in 53 of the 73 total DUCTZ owners. And according to Entrepreneur magazine, DUCTZ is a Franchise 500® business opportunity and the number one duct-cleaning franchise in the world.

The Belfor Franchise Group began franchising the HOODZ kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise in April 2009. Steve quickly turned his consultative selling skills to the HOODZ franchise concept and brought in 65 of the 97 total HOODZ owners...

March 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // Ann, Arbor, MI — John Rotche, President of the BELFOR Franchise Group, was recognized on February 16th as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Rotche completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation. The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide and honored this year's designees during its annual convention in Las Vegas, on February 13-16, 2011.

"I was extremely impressed by the caliber of graduating franchise executives who have earned their CFE designation," said John Rotche...

Reputable National Franchise DUCTZ Advises Consumers How to Spot Red Flags February 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – As an increasing number of "fly by night" air duct cleaning businesses pop up across the country offering services for sensationally low prices, industry experts are advising consumers to be aware of warning signs and know the right questions to ask before pulling out their checkbooks.

DUCTZ, the nation's premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, encourages customers to stay on the lookout for the following red flags of air duct cleaning scam artists: Watch out for unmarked vehicles, lack of branded apparel – Any reputable brand will invest in a standard, recognizable logo that is proudly displayed on company vans, as well as neat, consistent uniforms for their trained technicians...

Nation's Top Air Duct, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise Prepares Households for the Winter Months November 30, 2010 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – With house fires occurring more commonly during the winter, DUCTZ, the nation's premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, is reminding households to have their air vents cleaned in order to stay safe and healthy.

"15,000 homes catch fire in the U.S. per year due to clogged dryer vents, which is a leading cause of house fires," said Tom Yacobellis, Vice President of Corporate Operations. "Households should clean their dryer vents at least once a year depending on the frequency of use of their dryers. People need to be diligent about keeping their vents clean...

Nation's Top Air Duct Cleaning Franchise Receives Habitat Hero Award July 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – For more than one year, DUCTZ, the nation's premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, has actively partnered with Habitat for Humanity locations in Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan to clean air ducts inside of Habitat homes. Thanks to this partnership, DUCTZ has been honored with the second-ever Habitat Hero Award.

The Habitat Hero Award was created by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, MI as a way to honor those who have supported the organization, as well as helped further their mission. DUCTZ received the award for the work done with Habitat for Humanity since March 2009, by both the DUCTZ of Southeast Michigan, as well as the numerous DUCTZ franchise training classes that have passed through the DUCTZ International training facilities in Ann Arbor...

Dayn Benson Brings Wealth of Experience to Nation's Premier Air Duct, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise April 27, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – DUCTZ International, the nation's premier air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, has appointed Dayn Benson as the company's new Director of Franchise Operations.

For nearly 15-years, Benson held various key leadership positions with a variety of franchise service companies including Owens Corning, Everdry Waterproofing, and Dryer Vent Wizard. Benson also directly applied his entrepreneurial spirit and experience within franchise development and operations to his own business, as a successful Mr. Handyman franchisee.

Most recently, Benson served as the COO and Vice President of Dryer Vent Wizard, a national franchise brand with 47 units across 30 states...

Nation's Premier Air Duct Cleaning Company Provides Total Care Services to Customers March 31, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – DUCTZ International is taking indoor air quality to a whole new level of clean, from the ground up! DUCTZ, the nation's premier air duct cleaning company, now offers carpet and upholstery cleaning services.

With its new Total Care service offering, that includes air duct cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning services, DUCTZ now offers residential and commercial customers the benefits of improved indoor air quality from the ground up. Carpets and upholstery tend to collect, dirt, dust, dander and other biological contaminants, and when disturbed can become airborne...

September 23, 2009 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI - DUCTZ, the nation's largest air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration franchise organization, is doing its part to raise awareness of how indoor mold and mycotoxins can adversely affect health as part of National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month from September 5, 2009 through October 5, 2009.

"National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month is a great opportunity for people to learn more about the dangers and hazards that can come from mold inside air ventilation systems," said John Rotche, President of DUCTZ. "We are helping to spread the word about the adverse affects of poor indoor air quality and also aid in the prevention of the growth of indoor mold."

According to Tom Yacobellis, Vice President of Corporate Operations, "Indoor mold can create a variety of respiratory and health problems including chronic asthma, allergies, respiratory inflammation and other serious lung illnesses...

Nation's Air Duct and HVAC Restoration Leader Launches Sister Brand to be "True Leader" in Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning; Provides 24-7 Revenue Opportunities to New Entrepreneurs September 02, 2009 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – DUCTZ, the nation's largest air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration franchise organization, has quickly become a recognizable franchise industry leader since it began franchising in 2004, and now with more than 170 franchise locations in 32 states, the company is experiencing quick growth. To fuel that growth, DUCTZ has developed a new sister brand, HOODZ, a franchise concept specializing in kitchen exhaust cleaning.

Already filling the void in the kitchen exhaust cleaning segment as a recognized leader, HOODZ has instantly become the nation's largest and most reputable franchise in the industry...

Voluntary Partnership Reflects Desire to Improve Clients' Energy Efficiency May 14, 2009 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – DUCTZ, the nation's largest air duct cleaning and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) restoration company announced today that it has teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR as a partner to help its customers become more energy efficient.

DUCTZ Professionals are certified, qualified and trained professionals who use proprietary techniques to clean, recondition and restore HVAC systems. DUCTZ professionals are industry-leading advocates for applying stringent indoor air quality (IAQ) standards to HVAC systems. Through the ENERGY STAR partnership, DUCTZ will help its clients improve the energy efficiency and performance of their facilities through indoor air quality assessments, cleaning and maintenance programs for HVAC systems...

National First-Response, Air-Quality Restoration Service Adds 50 Franchises in 08 January 19, 2009 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – Restoring the air that people breathe following a natural disaster and maintaining healthy air in homes and businesses across America are enormous, ongoing responsibilities … and big business. The combined demand for commercial and residential air restoration services translates into a $75 billion industry that remains unscathed by economic conditions.

So far, one franchise has emerged the leader in this specialty area. In fact, while shrinking revenues and layoffs dominated business news last year, DUCTZ, the nation's largest network of contractors that cleans and restores HVAC and energy systems, defied those odds by opening more than 50 new franchises and earning double-digit unit sales increases across the board...

DUCTZ removes massive amounts of debris during dryer vent cleaning. ANN ARBOR, MI--(Marketwire - October 7, 2008) - Fire prevention week is October 5-11 and DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals is urging consumers to help protect their families and homes from the danger of fire by properly maintaining their dryer vents. The U.S. Fire Administration's Topical Fire Research Studies report states that over 15,000 home fires occur annually and an estimated $99 million are lost annually to clothes dryer-related fires.

DUCTZ, a duct cleaning and ventilation restoration organization with franchises nationwide, specializes in dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. DUCTZ offers consumers crucial tips to reduce the risk of dryer vent-related fires...

September 23, 2008 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI - Ductz International, LLC, released year-to-date total revenues earned by franchise owners as a result of push down work from parent company, Belfor.

DUCTZ is the nation's largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning restoration franchise business. Belfor, headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, is the premier provider of property recovery services in North America.

"To date 53 percent of our franchise owners have participated on National Service Team (NST) projects, and in total they've realized more than $1.9 million in incremental revenue," said DUCTZ president John Rotche.

When Belfor is called in on emergency catastrophic situations like hurricane Katrina and Ike cleanup, the DUCTZ NST--a group of highly trained and certified specialists--is there to provide air-quality restoration support on a first-response basis...

September 22, 2008 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI - Four federal agencies recently convened in Baltimore, Maryland, to host the first national summit devoted to the healthy-home initiative.

"The healthy-home initiative has been growing for some time, but now the government is bringing together environmentalists, health advocates and builders to promote the construction and maintenance of healthier homes free of lead, chemicals, mold and moisture," said John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company. "The Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. As a result of this meeting in Baltimore, improving indoor air quality is reaching more people at higher levels of our government...

Air handling systems restored at Iowa Public Works Department and Indiana Diesel Plant

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The DUCTZ National Service Team (NST), an affiliate of DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals, has recently completed restoration of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that were severely damaged in the recent Midwest floods. The DUCTZ NST was called into action for mold remediation and to return the HVAC systems to proper working order. Restoration service was performed at the Cummins Diesel Plant in Columbus, Indiana and the Department of Public Works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Cummins Diesel Plant, a 1.6 million square foot facility, filled with muddy river water when a nearby tributary flooded in mid June...

Ductz International awarded 33 franchise territories during the first half of 2008, surpassing new territories for all of 2007

August 05, 2008 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI, - John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company, announced record franchise results for the January-July 2008 period.

"During the first six months of this year, we awarded 33 new territories besting our numbers for the same period last year by more than 300 percent," said Rotche. "We also raced past the 100-territory milestone, which along with our financial strength, further validates our ranking as the number one duct-cleaning franchise opportunity."

DUCTZ was ranked the number one franchise in its category, named a top home-based business, and listed as the 13th top new franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 2008...

July 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI, – John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company, announced a re-structuring of the company's senior management to better serve the needs of their expanding network of indoor air professionals.

DUCTZ is the nation's largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning restoration business.

"We surpassed the 100-territory milestone, and we've already awarded more than 30 businesses this year. It was imperative to streamline communication, to eliminate redundancies, and to focus on franchisee revenue in order to reach our next growth goal," said Rotche. "Tom Handyside was appointed vice president of franchise operations, Tom Yacobellis becomes vice president of corporate operations, and Stephanie Teague is vice president of franchise administration...

July 09, 2008 // Franchising.com // DUCTZ owner Bill Polyniak searched the internet franchise web portals, did his homework and selected DUCTZ International as his business opportunity. "The franchise portals are an integral part of our franchise development marketing effort," said John Rotche, DUCTZ president. "We rely on our portal partners to deliver qualified candidates, and they do." Polyniak was in the "empty box" business for 18 years. He chose DUCTZ because he wanted something different, and DUCTZ was about as far away from it as he could get. He's "excited to get started" because he sees the DUCTZ GO Green movement as a long-term opportunity for the business. "People are becoming serious about conservation, energy and the environment...