Clockwork Reports Franchise Growth

SARASOTA, FLA. – Clockwork Home Services has announced its fourth quarter and full-year franchise growth for 2007.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing added 10 new franchisees in the fourth quarter of 2007, bringing the year-end number of new franchisees to 43. Including these new franchisees, Benjamin Franklin now has a total of 167 franchisees in 232 territories across the U.S. During the fourth quarter in 2007, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing expanded into new territories in Fort Myers, Atlantic Beach and Winter Garden, Fla.; North San Antonio and Pearland, Texas; Littleton, N.H.; Stevens Point, Wis.; Kannapolis, N.C.; Cleveland; and Hutchinson, Kan.

One Hour added 14 new franchisees in the fourth quarter of 2007, bringing the year-end number of new franchisees to 47. Including these new franchisees, One Hour now has a total of 177 franchisees in 212 territories across the U.S. During the fourth quarter in 2007, One Hour expanded into several new territories within Covington, La.; Gilbert, Ariz.; Plant City and Vero Beach, Fla.; Midland and Carrollton, Texas; Sandy, Utah; Ramsey, Minn.; North Pittsburgh, Pa.; Buford, Ga.; Alexandria, Va.; Wichita, Kan.; Lexington, Ky.; and Jackson, Mich.

"We continue to see strong demand from independent contractors who want to join our franchises because they recognize our solid track record of accelerating their growth through our professional business practices, high ethical standards and dedication to delivering outstanding customer service," said James Abrams, CEO of Clockwork Home Services Inc. "We are pleased with the strong momentum that our franchises experienced in 2007, as they expanded into several new territories across the U.S."

Clockwork currently operates plumbing, heating and air conditioning and electrical franchises within its portfolio of home services businesses.