Dwyer Group, The Franchise News

Founders Of Vetfran Program Recognized Nationally For Helping Military Veterans Achieve Franchise Ownership
Waco, TX (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 - The Dwyer Group today announced that all seven of its brands were ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise® by G.I. Jobs Magazine.
The Dwyer Group is a group of service-based companies known for its depth of support services, respected management team, commitment to the company’s Code of Values®, and the success of its franchises. The company’s brands: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter®, Rainbow International®, and The Grounds Guys®; honor military veterans all year round by offering service members 25% off the initial franchise fee, allowing veterans to use their training and operational skills in a new civilian career...

Is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Finalist in Southwest Area North
May 07, 2012 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – The Dwyer Group today announced that Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO, was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Southwest Area North. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Dwyer-Owens was selected from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 23, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas...

Leading Franchisor Builds Incentive Program for Law Enforcement and Firefighters; Awards the Waiver of the Initial Franchise Fee from One of its Franchise Brands to a Qualifying Individual in Recognition of Program’s Inception
WACO, TEXAS (PRWEB) March 21, 2012 - It was at the end of the first Gulf War when franchising visionary and The Dwyer Group founder, Don Dwyer, had an inspirational idea: empower military veterans to get into business for themselves yet not by themselves. That vision grew into VetFran, a program designed to incentivize former veterans to become new franchise owners. Today, his daughter Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group, has expanded that program to include more than 400 franchise brands across the country and is extending the vision again...

Army Bronze-Star Recipient Selected to Finance Franchise Purchase through Crowdfunding.
Waco, TX (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 - With veteran unemployment hovering stubbornly above the national average, innovation is key for both transitioning veterans seeking rewarding civilian careers and for companies keen to harness their talent. On February 10, The Dwyer Group furthered its commitment to veteran entrepreneurship by being one of the inaugural companies to sign on with Boost a Hero, an online platform powered by Sprigster through which veterans can use crowdfunding to raise money for a franchise purchase. Crowdfunding is an up-and-coming fundraising approach that leverages social media to solicit micro-donations.
To kick off the intitiative, the International Franchise Association (IFA) introduced Boost a Hero onstage at its annual convention with Larry Colley, the Dwyer Group veteran selected to pilot the program as he joins the Aire Serv® brand...

WACO, Texas, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Her cover has officially been blown.
Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, appeared on CBS's hit reality show "Undercover Boss" on Jan. 22 for a journey that today has connected her to her company's service brands on a whole new level.
The two-time Emmy nominated "Undercover Boss" now in its third season, invited Dwyer-Owens to the front lines of her organization where she worked alongside representatives for Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter and The Grounds Guys.
"It was such a rewarding experience," Dwyer-Owens said, coming off the company's 30th anniversary and seeing things from a new angle. "I tried jobs that I've never done before. I walked in the shoes of our service professionals and I did some incredibly hard, but overwhelmingly rewarding, things...

WACO, Texas, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, will appear on CBS's hit reality show "Undercover Boss," on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT.
The two-time Emmy nominated "Undercover Boss" kicks off its third season on Jan. 15 and continues the quest to enable some of the world's most successful company leaders to embark on grassroots journeys within their own organizations.
Dwyer-Owens accepted that opportunity, going undercover within The Dwyer Group, a company known the world over for its franchise brands: Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter, Rainbow International and The Grounds Guys. Across the system's 1,600 franchises is a world of plumbers, electricians, landscapers and more...

November 16, 2011 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI - In support of those who have served America, a leading telecommunications provider is offering a cost-effective phone service for veterans embarking on a new business venture. FranchisePhones™, a premier provider of VoIP PBX phone solutions for franchise systems, announces a special program for veterans who become a franchisee of the Dwyer Group, the parent company for seven service-based franchises.
“Starting a business can be a challenge and having a reliable, efficient and cost-effective phone system is an absolute necessity,” said Gary Goerke, President of FranchisePhones™ parent company Clarity. “As a salute to America’s veterans, we have designed a low-price start-up package to help them launch their business quickly and easily...

RMHC® Recognizes The Dwyer Group, Inc. Companies at Its 2011 International Conference
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) recognized Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter Plumbing & The Grounds Guys for their support at the 2011 RMHC International Conference.
The RMHC global system comes together every two years to rally around its common mission of creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. The event took place Aug. 9-12 in Chicago, Ill.
In addition to being recognized as a donor, representatives from these companies showcased examples of their in-kind donations and involvement with the Charity to attendees. As part of the national program, Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr...

May 18, 2011 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – The Dwyer Group, Inc., one of the world's largest franchising companies of trades service brands, announced the recent acquisition of a building in Waco to add 10,000 square-feet of office space to its existing corporate headquarters.

The Dwyer Group will be expanding to provide additional accommodations for its rapidly growing personnel. The building, located at 524 W. Waco Drive, is in close proximity to the corporate headquarters and will be known as, "The Outpost."

"The new office building exemplifies our dedication to growth and continuous improvement," said Dina Dwyer-Owens, chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group. "We have experienced an increase in staff to support our seven franchise brands, and we are adding this building to enhance and expand our corporate headquarters...

February 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – The Dwyer Group has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas for the fourth consecutive year. The company ranked 31st among medium-sized companies published in the February issue of Texas Monthly.

"This honor speaks volumes for us at The Dwyer Group, because running a great business means attracting and keeping great people who enjoy what they do," said Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and chairwoman of The Dwyer Group. "Having our associates rate us so well reinforces our focus on the things that matter."

The ranking, promoted by Texas Monthly, is sponsored by the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management (TSC-SHRM) and the Best Companies Group...

September 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – The Dwyer Group, a holding company for seven residential and commercial franchise service brands, has awarded its 200th VetFran agreement to Lonnie and Nancy Oldham, who will open their own Mr. Rooter franchise this fall in San Angelo, Texas.

Established after the Gulf War by the late Don Dwyer Sr., founder of The Dwyer Group, the VetFran Program gives U.S. military veterans a discount towards the purchase of a franchise. The Dwyer Group reintroduced the program after 9/11 and has since helped 200 men and women own their own business across their franchise brands, which include Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, The Ground Guys, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter and Rainbow International...

To Ronald McDonald House Charities Across Five Franchise Brands March 17, 2010 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – Five franchise service brands with The Dwyer Group have joined together to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities with a national commitment of $125,000.

Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric and Mr. Rooter have united their franchise networks to support the charity.

"Our franchise brands know what it means to be of service so that customers can have peace of mind and focus on more important things," said Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and chairwoman of The Dwyer Group. "That is why supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities is a perfect fit to extend that message in another meaningful way...

WACO, Texas, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dwyer Group has announced a business agreement with Canadian-based Sunshine Grounds Care and will market franchises in the United States under the brand of The Grounds Guys, effective immediately. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The deal introduces the first grounds care franchise to The Dwyer Group's trades service brands, which include: Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter and Rainbow International.

The Grounds Guys franchise opportunity will offer lawn care, landscaping and maintenance services -- a complementary line of business to the residential and commercial target customers that The Dwyer Group's existing concepts already serve...

January 30, 2009 // Franchising.com // Waco, Texas –– The Dwyer Group has launched a new franchise development Web site for franchise prospects interested in joining one of company's six franchise concepts. The company added 226 additional franchises in 2008 and continues to grow across its brands that include: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® and Rainbow International®.

The new Web site features an easy-to-use navigation system created to provide detailed information about each concept, and serve as a guide for successful franchise ownership. In addition, the Web site features The Dwyer Group's proven business models, a rotating franchisee spotlight and the company's Code of Values...

January 19, 2009 // Franchising.com // Waco, Texas -– The Dwyer Group was recently honored for donating more food than any other company with 100 or more employees to the local Food for Families food drive. The company also set a new internal record, donating 27,717 pounds of food to the Waco-based Caritas agency to feed needy families of Central Texas.

"Once again our associates have let their actions speak for themselves at this important time of the year," said Debbie Wright-Hood, chief administrative officer for The Dwyer Group. "Giving back to our community has always played an important role for The Dwyer Group, and we never want to see someone go hungry."

The Dwyer Group donates money to Caritas, a locally owned and operated non-profit agency, to purchase food for the needy in the area...

The Dwyer Group detailed in cover story about multi-concept franchisors leading business trend.

June 23, 2008 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – Dina Dwyer-Owens, chair and CEO of The Dwyer Group, is featured on the current cover of Franchise Update Magazine in an issue championing the trend of multiple concept franchisors bolstering growth across the franchising spectrum.[www.franchiseupdate-digital.com/franchiseupdate/2008iss2/] The Dwyer Group is the parent company over several franchise brands that include Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter and Rainbow International.

The cover story: "Playing Well Together: Multi-concept franchisors share how they orchestrate success," underscores a business phenomenon that is defying current economic hardships...

February 20, 2008 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – Dina Dwyer-Owens, chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, has been promoted to first vice chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the world's oldest and largest association representing the industry. Its membership consists of nearly 10,000 franchisees, 1,300 franchise companies and 500 suppliers.

Dwyer-Owens accepted the post at the IFA's 48th annual convention recently held in Orlando, and she will hold the position for one year.

"This is an exciting time to be in a leadership role representing our industry," Dwyer-Owens said. "And I'm honored to be part of such an important organization whose members lead by example through the very brands they have grown into household names across our country...

The Dwyer Group Named Among Best Companies to Work for in Texas

February 06, 2008 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas - The Dwyer Group has been named one of The Best Companies to Work for in Texas.

The ranking is published in the February issue of Texas Monthly and is sponsored by the Texas Association of Business (TAC) and the Texas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management (TSC-SHRM).

"It takes great people to build a great company, and we think we have both at The Dwyer Group," said Dina Dwyer- Owens, CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group. "This is a wonderful honor to be recognized for the environment we have created. And we look to re-earn our position every day as a place where people want to work...

January 23, 2008 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas — The Dwyer Group recently had its entire network of companies named to Entrepreneur magazine's 29th annual "Franchise 500" ranking of the top franchise opportunities. The list honors franchises that offer the best opportunities for success based on criteria such as financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of system.

The Dwyer Group is a holding company for six home improvement and repair franchise brands. Its companies made the ranking in the following order: Mr. Rooter, #159; Mr. Appliance, #230; Aire Serv, #245; Mr. Electric, # 287; Glass Doctor, #312; and Rainbow International Carpet Care, #376.

"To have all of our companies named to the industry's best is a true honor and affirmation of the stability and continued growth opportunities we offer for our whole system," said Mike Bidwell, president of The Dwyer Group...

October 29, 2007 // Franchising.com // WACO, Texas – The Dwyer Group has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.

The ranking promoted by Texas Monthly is sponsored by the Texas Association of Business (TAC), the Texas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management (TSC-SHRM) and the Best Companies Group. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Texas, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.

"It takes great people to build a great company, and we think we have both at The Dwyer Group," said Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group. "This is a wonderful honor to be recognized for the environment we have created...