The Dwyer Group Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Inc. 5,000

WACO, Texas – (September 4, 2007) – The Dwyer Group has been named one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000” list.   

The Dwyer Group was recognized for 254.9 percent revenue growth from 2003 – 2006, placing it #76 among all retail companies and #1,413 overall in the U.S.  The ranking was posted on the Inc Magazine's web site.

"This is a wonderful achievement for The Dwyer Group and our family of franchise brands,” said Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group.  “Our focus on franchising and being the best in the trade services industry has paid off in unprecedented growth.  And we remain committed to that path.”

Inc. noted the increase in The Dwyer Group’s revenues from $27.2 million to $96.4 million over the past three years.  And the company continues to expand.

“Franchise sales have been tremendous,” Dwyer-Owens said.  “We added approximately 200 new franchisees last year, and we are on track to add 300 franchisees in 2007.  In turn, our franchise brands, on average, have experienced double digit same store sales increases.”

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About The Dwyer Group, Inc.®:The Dwyer Group, Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a holding company of six franchise businesses, each selling and supporting a different franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor in the UK), and Rainbow International®. Collectively, these independent franchise concepts offer customers world-wide a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group is a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas and San Francisco. For more information on The Dwyer Group, or its franchise concepts, visit the company’s web site.