October 10, 2008 - SARASOTA, FL – Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, a franchise system owned by Clockwork Home Services, Inc. based in Sarasota, FL, has been ranked No. 249 among “Up and Comers” associated with the Franchise Times list of the Top 200 Franchise Systems in the United States. Benjamin Franklin’s 2007 sales were $108 million with 275 units. The franchise system was previously ranked No. 255.

Franchise Times also recognized One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, another brand franchised by Clockwork Home Services. One Hour was ranked No. 173 in the Top 200, up from No. 195 the previous year. One Hour’s sales were $278 million for 2007 with a total of 237 units in the U.S. and Canada. For details on the Franchise Times listing, visit www.franchisetimes.com.

“We are excited to be recognized once again by Franchise Times as a leader in the franchise industry,” said Tab Hunter, president of franchise operations at Clockwork. “The sales and unit growth at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning are testament to our focus on customer service and the strong support we provide to franchisees.”

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is one of the fastest growing plumbing franchises in the United States. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing ranked #249 on the 2008 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list and #36 on the 2007 Franchise Times® “Fast 55” list. A customer’s time is the No. 1 priority for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. The franchise offers customers on-time service, replacement and repairs done right the first time with courtesy, convenience, cleanliness, competence and character. The company is owned by Clockwork Home Services Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. For more information about Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchising or to locate a franchise in your area, visit www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com or call 877-454-4903.

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™, Roofers’ Success International®, Success Academy®, AirTime Canada™ ULC, SuccessWare, Inc.® and company-owned One Hour® operations in Nevada, Florida, Tennessee, Minnesota, Indiana, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Colorado and throughout Canada; company-owned Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® operations in Indiana, Tennessee, Minnesota, Ohio, California and Colorado; and company-owned Mister Sparky® operations in Colorado, Indiana and Georgia. 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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