Servpro Industries Franchise News

Disaster Recovery and Damage Restoration Franchisor Says Knowledge and Preparation Can Help Property Owners Weather Violent Storms
GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - Mar 16, 2012) - The announcement comes over your TV or radio: there's a storm headed your way. What can you do to help protect yourself, your family and your home?
According to SERVPRO®, the answers to those questions lie in understanding the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning; in knowing where to seek shelter if you're caught by a storm; in taking precautions as storm season approaches to minimize the potential for storm-related property damage; and finally in knowing where to turn for prompt, professional help if your home or property does sustain damage...

GALLATIN, Tenn. (Grassroots Newswire) February 18, 2012 -- SERVPRO, a disaster recovery and restoration company, has been ranked fifth on Forbes magazine’s “Top 20 Franchises For The Buck.” SERVPRO is the only restoration company featured on the list.
Forbes magazine, with the assistance of the World Franchising Network, compiled the list of the twenty franchise opportunities that deliver the most bang for the buck. The evaluation criteria included average initial investment, total locations, growth and closure rates in the last three years and training and support.
"We are honored to be included in this elite franchise group," said Rick Isaacson, Executive Vice President of Servpro Industries, Inc. "It is a blessing to have the opportunity to help customers restore their lives and Franchisees pursue their dreams at the same time...

SERVPRO® Encourages Property Owners to Take Advantage of Free Download to Create an Emergency Ready Profile
GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - Feb 17, 2012) - For a property owner, a worst-case disaster scenario involving fire or water damage can seem unthinkable and then suddenly become a reality. In the aftermath of a disaster, quick response time by a disaster recovery and restoration specialist can help minimize property damage as well as inventory or home contents loss. To provide home and business owners with a quick and convenient way to call in the experts when disaster strikes, SERVPRO® announces the public release of their SERVPRO® Ready Plan Mobile Application. The free App is now available to download from app stores across three mobile platforms: Android™, iOS® and BlackBerry®...

Disaster Recovery and Restoration Specialist Celebrates Third Consecutive Appearance on Annual Top 10 List.
GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - Jan 12, 2012) - SERVPRO®, a disaster recovery and restoration franchise company, jumped up four notches on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking this year, moving to the No. 4 spot in 2012 from the No. 8 spot in 2011. This year's results make SERVPRO® No. 1 in the cleanup and restoration industry for the ninth consecutive year.
"It's very satisfying to see our Franchisees' efforts recognized year after year in this prestigious ranking," said Rick Isaacson, Executive Vice President of Servpro Industries, Inc. "It is a blessing to have the opportunity to help customers restore their lives and Franchisees pursue their dreams at the same time...

SERVPRO® Damage Restoration Experts Advise Homeowners on Preparing for and Cleaning up After Summer Storms GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - Jul 28, 2011) - The summer season brings warm weather, sunshine and balmy breezes. It also brings sudden, sometimes violent, storms that can leave homeowners wondering what hit them. SERVPRO® says that homeowners need to employ a two-pronged strategy to minimize the potential for property damage and injury from summer storms. First, take steps in advance of a summer storm strike and second, repair any property damage promptly -- before the next storm hits.

"Summer storm damage can range from wet basements to a devastating flood, and from downed tree limbs to a tree falling on your home," said Rick Isaacson, executive vice president of Servpro Industries, Inc...

SERVPRO Says Hard Work, Management Support and a Strong Company Reputation Are Keys to Small Business Success GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - Apr 25, 2011) - This year, National Small Business Week, May 16-20, will again shine the spotlight on entrepreneurs and independent business owners and the unique contribution they make to the economic strength of America. SERVPRO hopes that the week's focus on the opportunity inherent in small business ownership may strike a responsive chord with experienced professionals who are looking to take a new direction in the workplace.

Whether attracted by the lure of independence, or driven by competition in the jobs marketplace, more and more seasoned professionals are investigating franchise ownership as their next career move...

Property Restoration Service Observes National Cleaning Week With Tips on Heading Off Health and Property Problems GALLATIN, TN --(Marketwire - March 1, 2011) - Each year, homeowners and businesses observe National Cleaning Week during the last week of March. As always, this year's campaign, from March 27 - April 4, is designed to encourage property owners to clean out winter's cobwebs, odors and dampness and get ready to enjoy spring's breezes and warmer weather.

But if your spring cleaning turns up signs of mold or water damage, then it's probably time to call in the professionals. According to Rick Isaacson, executive vice president of Servpro Industries, Inc., these types of problems, left untreated, may cause major structural and health problems that can mean big expense down the road...

Disaster Recovery and Restoration Firm Awarded Top 10 Rating for Service and Reliability GALLATIN, TN --(Marketwire - February 9, 2011) - SERVPRO earned the #8 spot in Entrepreneur magazine's 2011 Franchise 500 ranking, moving up one notch from their 2010 ranking. The disaster recovery and restoration franchise company also placed #1 in its category for the eighth consecutive year.

SERVPRO specializes in disaster restoration, cleanup and repair services, helping to remediate fire damage or water damage for both commercial and residential customers. The service company also offers mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning and other home-maintenance and restoration services.

"This recognition from Entrepreneur magazine emphasizes the value of SERVPRO, not only to the franchisees, but to their clients," said Rick Isaacson, executive vice president of SERVPRO Industries, Inc...

SERVPRO Warns of Home Fire Danger During December GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwire - December 8, 2010) - The holiday season is right around the corner, and many families are preparing to celebrate their individual traditions with Christmas trees, candles and holiday lights. SERVPRO is offering tips to local residents to help ensure that the warm glow of holiday decorations doesn't erupt into a destructive and potentially deadly holiday fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the top five days for residential candle fires are Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day, Halloween and December 23rd. In addition, Christmas tree fires cause $13.8 million in direct property damage each year, and holiday light-related fires are responsible for another $7...

Restoration Service Offers Tips to Help Prevent Kitchen Accidents This Thanksgiving Day GALLATIN, TN -(Marketwire - November 16, 2010) - As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and home cooks begin preparations for this annual family feast, Servpro Industries, Inc., a franchisor of water and fire damage restoration specialists, wants to remind families that cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. And, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires.

Rick Isaacson, executive vice president of SERVPRO, says the best remedy for fire damage is to take steps to prevent a fire from starting. "By taking a few common-sense precautions, families can spend the Thanksgiving holiday savoring the aroma of roasting turkey and apple pie, and not dealing with the smoke and damage from a kitchen fire," said Isaacson...

National Preparedness Month Emphasizes the Importance of Individual Action GALLATIN, TN - (Marketwire ) - Throughout September, in recognition of the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), activities and events will take place across the country to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and to promote individual involvement in preparation for emergency response. Area franchises of the restoration company SERVPRO are proud to be offering free preparedness materials for NPM.

The focus of this year's campaign -- "Plan Now - Work Together - Be Ready" -- is to encourage Americans to work together to take concrete actions toward emergency preparedness. SERVPRO often sees the benefits of emergency preparedness...

February 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // GALLATIN, Tenn.--As the American Red Cross amasses and distributes supplies and volunteers to bring relief to the victims of last week's devastating tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, Servpro Industries, Inc., has volunteered much-needed office, warehouse and staging space to aid in the relief effort.

SERVPRO, a nationally franchised fire and water cleanup and restoration company, is honored to be hosting the Red Cross in its former headquarters in Gallatin. The Red Cross is using the building and warehouse facility as its central command to coordinate relief efforts for the affected areas of Middle Tennessee.

From the central command headquarters, the Red Cross is coordinating more than 300 official Red Cross volunteers from more than 20 states in the mid-state area alone...

January 21, 2008 // Franchising.com // Gallatin, TN: – SERVPRO Industries, Inc., a nationally franchised fire and water cleanup and restoration company headquartered in Gallatin, Tenn., has been recognized by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). SERVPRO was honored for their outstanding achievements in workplace learning and received the Golden Torch Award for Innovation in Practice.

SERVPRO's Training Division, headed by Linda Parrish, reports directly to the Executive Vice President, underscoring their belief that training is critical to the corporation's success. Supporting that belief, SERVPRO has dedicated over 100,000 sq. ft. to training facilities, employs 16 corporate trainers and 60 field trainers, and focuses 23 IT staff to the training effort...