The Association announced that the largest ever number of entries received for this year’s Franchise Awards has been reduced to a list of finalists from which the overall winner in thirteen categories was chosen. The Irish Franchise Awards celebrate 20 years this year and it is one of the longest running business award ceremonies in Ireland. The awards recognise excellence in franchising and reward outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the franchise industry. The judging panel for the 2015 Irish Franchise Awards include Newstalk Business Presenter and former Irish Dragon Bobby Kerr; Orla Nugent, Director Executive MBA, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School; Greg Swift, head of enterprise at Dublin Local Enterprise Office; Michael Bradley, former CEO of the Irish Franchise Association and Paul Cooke, CEO of the Sunday Business Post.

The awards categories represent both retail and service industries across thirteen categories.

Chem-Dry Ireland Ltd was the overall winner in the Best Franchise System & Business Practice (On-going Support) category.

The ceremony was an impressive business event reflecting the strength of the franchise sector over the last two decades. David Killeen, Chairman of the Irish Franchise Association said “The awards are an opportunity for us to formally acknowledge the excellent work being done by all franchise practitioners in growing the sector, consolidating existing businesses and contributing significant new sustainable jobs“.

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“With the housing market recovering and new construction on the rise, more and more people will be investing in the life of their flooring. And our franchisees can provide homeowners with the best services available for carpet and beyond. Using the power of Chem-Dry to clean tile and stone, upholstery, and area rugs in addition to carpet means that we can take care of whatever needs our customers have like no other,” D’Wayne says. “We’re really excited about what’s to come both for us and for driven entrepreneurs who are ready to build a business with Chem-Dry.”

In recent years, Chem-Dry’s growth has been a result of franchisees looking to expand their business, as well as driven entrepreneurs looking for a recession-proof opportunity. The average annual income for a franchise grew 5% from $250,297 in 2012 to $263,779 in 2013, as documented in Chem-Dry’s latest Franchise Disclosure Document.

Targeted Markets for 2015

We’ll be growing throughout North America and globally in the coming year, but we are paying special attention to a few markets, including including Detroit, Michigan; Lexington, Kentucky; Orlando, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Queens, New York; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

These are cities where Chem-Dry already has an established reputation, but has plenty of room to grow and win over more customers.

With more than 2,000 locations, Chem-Dry is the largest carpet cleaning provider in the United States. The company sets itself apart from competitors thanks to its exceptional, non-toxic cleaning method that is safe for kids and pets. Chem-Dry’s environmentally conscious approach and commitment to innovation have earned them twice as much market share as their nearest competitor.

Chem-Dry can be started with relatively little money, and the business model is designed to help you ramp up your business and expand. While startup costs are as low as $39,999, the earning potential is high with the average franchise revenue in 2013 at $263,779.

Interested in starting your own Chem-Dry?

Entrepreneur magazine names Chem-Dry the No. 1 carpet cleaning franchise, as well as a top home-based business opportunity, a top low-cost franchise, a top franchise for minorities, and a top franchise for veterans.

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