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Independent Research by Franchise Business Review Places Clockwork Home Services Brand Among Nation's Best Franchise Opportunities

SARASOTA, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 07/20/09 -- Clockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork) today announced that Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® is ranked among the nation's top 50 low investment franchise opportunities, according to independent research by Franchise Business Review. Benjamin Franklin ranked #36.

Out of thousands of franchisees surveyed, just 50 companies received this award in 2009. These franchise opportunities all fall under $100,000 investment and prove to be the best of the best in franchisee satisfaction, according to Franchise Business Review.

"Franchisee satisfaction is one of the most critical pieces of information to consider before investing in any franchise," said Eric Stites, Founder and President of Franchise Business Review. "Very few franchise opportunities have strong satisfaction among their franchise owners. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is clearly one of the few franchise companies that truly delivers for their franchisees and we are happy to recognize them with this elite honor."

"We are pleased to be ranked as one of the nation's top low investment franchise opportunities," said Tab Hunter, president of franchise operations for Clockwork Home Services, Inc. "Independent contractors across the U.S. value being part of an organization that is consistently recognized for best practices, outstanding customer service and a solid brand reputation."

For a complete list of this year's winners, go to www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.

About Clockwork Home Services

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 through affinity group membership and nationally branded franchises. Its companies include Mister Sparky® Franchising, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Franchising, One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating® Franchising, BuyMax®, Plumbers' Success International®, Electricians' Success International®, AirTime 500(TM), Roofers' Success International®, Success Academy®, AirTime Canada(TM) ULC, SuccessWare, Inc.® and company-owned One Hour® operations in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and throughout Canada; company-owned Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® operations in California, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Tennessee; and company-owned Mister Sparky® operations in Colorado, Georgia and Indiana. In 2008, Clockwork was ranked #933 on Inc. magazine's Inc. 5,000® list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. For more information, visit www.clockworkhomeservices.com.

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