Puroclean Franchise News

PuroClean Pledges $250,000 in 2012 to the Disaster Responder Program
February 28, 2012 // Franchising.com // PuroClean, Inc., a national property emergency restoration company, announced today that it has partnered with the American Red Cross as a member of the Red Cross Disaster Responder Program. PuroClean will be the first partner in the American Red Cross’ history to have the distinct privilege of incorporating the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program logo on all PuroClean collateral and on all vehicles throughout North America.
PuroClean will provide support to the Disaster Responder Program by donating on an ongoing basis, in advance of major disasters, to help the Red Cross ensure an immediate response to meet the needs of those affected by disasters of all sizes, at no cost and regardless of income...

Property Emergency Specialist Offers Warm Weather Tips on Moisture Control TAMARAC, FL--(Marketwire - Jun 1, 2011) - Should homeowners worry about mold in their homes during the summer months? The answer is an absolute "Yes," according to Steve Leger, executive vice president of operations for PuroClean. "Mold can grow almost anywhere there is moisture," says Leger. "And it grows on almost anything: paper, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood, fabric, insulation, even dust. It can cause serious damage to a family's home and health if the homeowner doesn't take steps to control and deal with it quickly and effectively."

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the key to both preventing and remediating mold in the home is controlling moisture...

In Recognition of National Small Business Week, PuroClean Franchise Development Team Invites Would-Be Entrepreneurs to Investigate the Option of Franchise Ownership TAMARAC, FL--(Marketwire - May 5, 2011) - National Small Business Week, May 16-20, shines a spotlight on the role that the nation's entrepreneurs play in keeping our economy strong and providing new jobs to help fuel the recovery.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than one in two Americans today either works for or owns a small business. And these small businesses account for 60-80 percent of the new jobs being created in our economy.

"Our PuroClean Franchisees are proud members of this group of small businesses," says Cliff Nonnenmacher, Vice President of Franchise Development for PuroClean, "but with one critical difference...

Leading Property Damage Restoration Company Offers a Checklist for Homeowners TAMARAC, FL--(Marketwire - March 7, 2011) - Insurance policies, emergency evacuation plans, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers -- these are the types of things that knowledgeable homeowners put in place to help minimize the losses if a disaster strikes. And, according to the following PuroClean, a leading property damage restoration company, that's where the preparation stops for most people, because they never fully plan for disasters that might devastate their home.

But, the fact is that disasters do happen. A cooking accident, electrical short, a burst pipe, a blocked chimney, a severe storm and other everyday hazards can turn an ordinary day into a nightmare...

February 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, FL – PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property emergency services franchise, announced today the deployment of the company's Large Loss and Catastrophe Operations team, comprised of disaster restoration experts with more than 100 years of combined experience in 1,000+ large loss projects.

With the direction of Tom McGuire, PuroClean's Executive Director of Large Loss and Catastrophe Operations, the team will work with technicians from over 300 PuroClean franchise offices in North America to mitigate and restore large-scale property disasters caused by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, and other emergencies.

"We've worked diligently over the last five months to assemble a group of seasoned restoration professionals who have the expertise in servicing large, catastrophic losses, but also have a deep passion for helping policy holders cope and recover from traumatic situations," said Lauren Reid, President and CEO of PuroClean...

Restoration Specialist Suggests Simple Precautions to Help Prevent Holiday-Related Fires TAMARAC, FL--(Marketwire - December 1, 2010) - Holiday celebrations are often accented with the glow of candles and twinkling holiday lights. Parties and gatherings of friends and family bring multiple rooms of your home into use at one time, and the kitchen in particular is working overtime. Unfortunately, the combination of crowds, flickering candles, overloaded electric circuits, elaborate meals and a festive mood can quickly ignite into a holiday fire.

"We know that the number of home fires increases as the holidays grow near," says Steve Leger, Executive Vice President of Operations for PuroClean, a leader in property damage restoration...

October 28, 2010 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, FL – In just three months, the nation's fastest growing franchise specializing in property emergency restoration services, PuroClean®, will unveil the newest Applied Structural Drying (ASD) Demonstration Facility in the country and only the seventeenth training center of its kind in the world.

PuroClean's new Property Restoration Training Center will include a state-of-the-science flood house, a smoke and soot simulator, and a contents cleaning room specifically designed for PuroClean's integrated contents management system.

The training center, known as the "PuroClean Academy," offers PuroClean franchise owners and their employees the opportunity to receive IICRC certification (the restoration industry's top designation from The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration) in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Odor Control, Carpet Cleaning, and Carpet Color Repair, in addition to other courses in business and financial management, sales and marketing...

October 20, 2010 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, FL – With more than 23 years of experience in the disaster recovery industry, Tom McGuire will play a critical new role in catapulting PuroClean to becoming the top choice for property emergency services across the nation. As the new Director of Catastrophe and Large Loss Operations, McGuire will work closely with PuroClean's recently formed Business Development Division to market the Network's ability to mobilize and help clients recover from large-scale disasters, that could require emergency water and fire damage restoration.

McGuire joins PuroClean after 16 years at Munters Corporation, a global leader in structural drying and emergency restoration services, where he served as the National Catastrophe Manager and Document Recovery Manager for North America...

</p><h2>Local Entrepreneur honored by the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce</h2><p> October 04, 2010 // Franchising.com // Cleveland, OH – Since launching Cleveland's PuroClean Professional Services, part of the nation's fastest growing property emergency franchise, three years ago, co-owner George Cruz has seen business increase by more than 300 percent. Recognizing his impressive start, along with his dedication to the community, the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce honored Cruz as the 2010 Cleveland Hispanic Businessman of the Year.

Each year, the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (through the local chambers in Ohio) recognizes area professionals who exemplify leadership, dedication and commitment to the Hispanic community...

The PuroClean Leadership Team has hit the road once again to host a series of training seminars for franchisees

TAMARAC, FL, September 26, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Just six months after PuroClean's newly appointed CEO, Lauren Reid, embarked on a 100-day tour to share his vision for the future of the company with franchisees across the county, the Leadership Team has hit the road once again to host a series of training seminars to give franchisees the knowledge and tools to catapult their businesses to the next level.

The regional training seminars will take place in 12 different cities for the duration of 2010, followed by 5 more in early 2011. PuroClean franchisees will receive instruction to fine-tune their business development skills as well as operational training related to handling large-scale natural disasters and commercial property damage emergencies...

September 24, 2010 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, FL – Just six months after PuroClean's newly appointed CEO, Lauren Reid, embarked on a 100-day tour to share his vision for the future of the company with franchisees across the county, the Leadership Team has hit the road once again to host a series of training seminars to give franchisees the knowledge and tools to catapult their businesses to the next level.

The regional training seminars will take place in 12 different cities for the duration of 2010, followed by 5 more in early 2011. PuroClean franchisees will receive instruction to fine-tune their business development skills as well as operational training related to handling large-scale natural disasters and commercial property damage emergencies...

Inc. magazine ranked PuroClean No. 1579 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. TAMARAC, FL /24-7PressRelease/ -- Inc. magazine ranked PuroClean No. 1579 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

"The leaders of the companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."

PuroClean has been named among Inc...

August 31, 2010 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, FL -- Inc. magazine ranked PuroClean No. 1579 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

"The leaders of the companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."

PuroClean has been named among Inc.'s 5000 fastest-growing private companies every year since the ranking's inception in 2006...

Prevention and Quick Clean-Up Are Keys to a Mold-Free Home TAMARAC, FL - (Marketwire) - Summer's storms and high humidity can allow moisture to build up in your home, providing a great environment for molds to grow, according to PuroClean, a property damage restoration company with more than 300 franchise offices nationwide. PuroClean's certified technicians remind homeowners to be on the watch for signs of this potentially harmful and damaging organism in their homes.

Preventing mold growth indoors is straightforward -- mold will not grow without moisture or water. But, if your walls or carpets do get wet, it's important to dry them quickly, within two days. "Our state-of-the-science drying equipment can remove moisture from your home and dry out carpets and walls before mold has time to grow," says Steve Leger, Executive Vice President of Operations for PuroClean...

May 26, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Known across the nation as the "Paramedics of Property Damage™," PuroClean technicians are called to help save a family's home from disaster on an upcoming episode of The Style Network's "Clean House: Search For The Messiest Home In The Country."

In each new "Clean House: Search for the Messiest Home in the Country" episode, host Niecy Nash, interior design guru Mark Brunetz, yard sale diva Trish Suhr, go-to-guy Matt Iseman and guest host Lisa Arch (on select episodes), are on a mission to help families regain control of their messy homes. After addressing the root causes of a homeowner's clutter, the "Clean House" crew makes its way through the mountains of "stuff," determining what must go...

Property Emergency Services Franchise Hires Three Regional Business Development Directors May 24, 2010 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, FL - PuroClean, a property emergency services franchise that continues to experience unprecedented and consistent growth, announced today the creation of the company's new Business Development Division, consisting of three seasoned property restoration professionals with more than 60 years of combined industry experience.

The new Regional Business Development Directors are tasked with working directly with national and regional insurance companies, as well as property management companies, to increase awareness about PuroClean's services and the franchise network's capabilities in reducing property losses across the country...

March 29, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ft. Lauderdale, FL – In the midst of one of the worst economic downturns in U.S. history, PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property emergency services franchise, attracted more than 3,400 qualified franchise prospect in 2009, which led to 88 new franchises sold. The 25 percent increase in 2009 franchise leads over last year is largely credited to the company's innovative Franchise Force campaign, a marketing initiative that rallied franchise brokers around a single cause: saving entrepreneurs through the sale of economy-resistant PuroClean franchises.

Through colorful, animated themed marketing collateral, PuroClean encouraged brokers to join the Franchise Force and help save hopeful entrepreneurs from the "evil villain" – otherwise known as the recession...

Steve Leger Joins Nation's Fastest Growing Property Damage Emergency Services Franchise

March 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ft. Lauderdale, FL - When a company seeks to rise to the top of its game, it has to bring on the best players to lead the team. PuroClean, continuing its quest to become the No. 1 choice of insurance companies for property damage emergency mitigation services for homes and commercial businesses, announced today it has appointed noted IT and operations specialist Steve Leger as Executive Vice President of Operations.

Leger, an information technology veteran with proven success in implementing systems that improve efficiencies between restoration companies like PuroClean and insurance carriers, will enhance PuroClean's existing processes, technology and training to help franchise owners become more visible and better connected to the insurance industry...

March 03, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ft. Lauderdale, FL – In an effort to rally the system behind his vision for the future of the nation's fastest growing property emergency services franchise, new PuroClean CEO Lauren John Reid is embarking on an international tour to build relationships with the men and women who ultimately determine the company's success -- its franchise owners.

Reid, who officially took the post on February 8, 2010, is setting out on the tour during his first 100 days on the job to share his strategic plan for PuroClean - to make them the No. 1 choice of insurance companies for property damage emergency mitigation services for homes and commercial businesses, as well as large-scale natural disaster and catastrophic clean up projects...

PuroClean Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Training and Demonstration Facility March 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // Ft. Lauderdale, FL - PuroClean Academy, the training school of the nation's fastest growing property emergency services company, has earned Approved School status from The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

More than 300 PuroClean franchise owners across the country now have access to a variety of IICRC approved courses at the company's headquarters in Tamarac, FL, where technicians can turn for IICRC approved training and certification in the categories of Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Odor Control, Carpet Cleaning, and Color Repair.

"The IICRC S500 certification is the Cadillac of designations in the cleaning and restoration industry," said John Capponi, CR, PuroClean's Vice President of Operations...