Tab Hunter, president of franchise operations for Clockwork Home Services Inc., addresses contractors about the recent No. 1 ranking of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning by Franchise Times.

SARASOTA, Fla. - Clockwork Home Services Inc. added a total of 47 new plumbing and air conditioning and heating franchisees during the first half of the year from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2007.

For the first six months ended in June 2007, Clockwork reported the following growth for its Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating franchises.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing added 22 new franchisees, an increase of 59 percent as compared to the same period a year ago. Including these new franchisees, the company now has a total of 156 franchisees across the United States. During the first six months in 2007, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing also expanded into several new territories including Lexington, Ky., and San Antonio, Texas.

One Hour added 25 new franchisees, an increase of 60 percent as compared to the same period one year ago. Including these new franchisees, it now has a total of 165 franchisees across the United States. During the first six months in 2007, the company also expanded into several new territories including Daytona Beach, Fla., and Salt Lake City.

“The combination of the Clockwork Home Services’ brand reputation, on-time customer service guarantee, professional business practices, and highly-skilled technicians continues to draw new contractors into our growing family of national franchisees,” said Tab Hunter, president of Franchise Operations for Clockwork Home Services Inc. “Clearly, independent home services contractors from across the country see Clockwork Home Services as a highly desirable franchise opportunity and recognize our track record for building our franchisees’ success and growth in the markets they serve.”

For more information, visit www.clockworkhomeservices.com.

Publication Date:08/20/2007