HomeVestors of America®, Inc. Named To Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2006 Franchise 500
DALLAS (Jan. 4, 2006) — HomeVestors of America®, Inc., the company famous for its “We Buy Ugly Houses®” billboards, is ranked #133 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 27th annual Franchise 500 ranking of top franchise opportunities. HomeVestors’ has been ranked annually since 2001, and this year it rises five places from its 2005 listing at #138.
“I credit our franchisees for our prosperity," said John Hayes, HomeVestors’ president and CEO. "Their success in neighborhoods around the country has made HomeVestors a highly competitive, national brand. As a franchisor, our progress has been achieved through the support given to our nearly 250 franchisees with thorough training, financial support, marketing programs and a network of mentors comprised of fellow franchisees. We are committed to their success."
The January 2006 issue of Entrepreneur lists the top 500 franchises that offer the best opportunities for success based on criteria such as financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of system.
"As we look toward our future, we are carefully choosing new markets to offer our business, and we are always looking for qualified franchisees," said Hayes. "Our system can be successfully applied almost anywhere, but it does take the skill of a disciplined leader who can follow our system. We’re very selective of who we choose to join our franchise network, but it’s an excellent opportunity for those who want to own their own business."
About HomeVestors of America, Inc.
Founded in 1989 and franchising since 1996, Dallas-based HomeVestors of America, Inc., has nearly 250 franchises throughout the United States. The first franchise company of its kind, HomeVestors trains and supports franchisees who specialize in buying homes in need of repair. Most commonly known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses" franchise, HomeVestors strives to make a positive impact in each community. More information is available at www.homevestors.com.
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