Clockwork Home Services'(R) HVAC and Plumbing Units Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500(R).One Hour Air Conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. & Heating Also #1 For Home Repairs, #5 On "Top Franchises" List SARASOTA, Fla. -- Clockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork) today announced that both of its One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating[R] and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing[R] units are ranked among the nation's top 500 franchises for 2008, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Entrepreneur's 29th annual "Franchise 500." One Hour Air ranked #162 on this year's list and Benjamin Franklin ranked #248. These rankings are published in the current January 2008 issue of Entrepreneur. The rankings are compiled annually by the magazine and based on companies' growth rate, financial strength and stability, and size of the franchise system. Other considerations for inclusion in the prestigious list included the number of years in business, length of time franchising, startup costs, low employee turnover and whether the company provided financing. For 2008, both Clockwork-owned franchises showed positive growth, resulting in improved rankings over 2007. In addition to its listing on the Franchise 500, One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating received two additional nods in specific categories. The HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free franchise is ranked #1 on Entrepreneur's "Miscellaneous Home Repairs" list and #5 on the magazine's list of "Top Franchises" for 2008, which Entrepreneur awards to the top companies that have been franchising since 2003. "One Hour and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's rankings by Entrepreneur reflect Clockwork's leadership in the home services industry and the continued strong appeal that these franchises have to contractors who are seeking to join an organization that is consistently recognized for best practices, outstanding customer service and a solid brand reputation," said Jim Abrams, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Clockwork Home Services, Inc. "We are pleased to be recognized by Entrepreneur for our franchises' strong performance and growth year over year, which we believe is inspired by our high business and ethical standards - the ultimate keystones to our future success." One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating, along with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, collectively serve a population of nearly 40 million consumers. Clockwork currently operates electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning franchises within its portfolio of home services franchises. About Clockwork Home Services, Inc. Clockwork Home Services, Inc. is dedicated to improving the operations, efficiency, customer service and profitability of contractors in the home services industry in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. through affinity group A special interest group. This is a marketing term for a group of people with similar interests. membership and nationally branded franchises. Its companies include Mister Sparky spark·y adj. spark·i·er, spark·i·est Animated; lively. spark  i·ly adv. [R] Electrical Franchising, Benjamin
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