ABM (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, announced that its subsidiary ABM Franchising Group, LLC, has been honored with the 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Award by Franchise Business Review (FBR). This is the fifth consecutive year Linc Service Network, a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, has been recognized with FBR’s annual award. This year, in the category of franchise systems with 100 to 249 locations, Linc Service Network ranks #29 among a list of 50 top-rated companies.
ABM Franchising Group, a portfolio of franchise networks that deliver mechanical and electrical service and preventive maintenance solutions to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, consists of four franchise brands: Linc Service, GreenHomes America, TEGG, and CurrentSAFE. Linc Service Network is comprised of more than 150 locations across the United States and internationally.
“It is an honor to be ranked amongst the best in franchising for 2013,” said Bert Kendall, Chief Operating Officer of ABM Franchising Group. “The strength of the Linc Service Network lies within its contractors. Therefore, the success of each franchise is paramount to us. We focus on providing our network of contractors with ongoing support and exceptional customer service with the overall goal of helping each franchise become more successful. In addition, our worldwide network of contractors benefit not only from our training and support, but the expertise of more than 150 Linc Service contractors.”
Franchise Business Review’s 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, also known as the FBR50 Awards, are a part of a national project that looks at franchisee satisfaction at some of the country’s most popular franchise brands. The FBR50, now in its 8th year, annually recognizes franchisors with the highest overall franchisee satisfaction based on its survey of franchisees. The survey includes 33 benchmark questions, relating to the franchisee’s experience and satisfaction as well as market area, business lifestyle, and other demographic characteristics. Franchise Business Review recognizes companies with 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards in 4 categories: Top 50 Franchises: 250+ Locations, Top 50 Franchises: 100-249 Locations, Top 50 Franchises: 50-99 Locations, and Top 50 Franchises: Under 50 Locations.
ABOUT ABM
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(NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues exceeding $4 billion and 100,000 employees in over 350 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include facilities engineering, commercial cleaning, energy solutions, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and hospitals to the largest and most complex facilities, such as manufacturing plants and major airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more information, visit
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ABOUT ABM FRANCHISING GROUP
ABM Franchising Group, an operating unit of ABM, is a portfolio of franchise networks that deliver comprehensive mechanical and electrical service and preventive maintenance solutions to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The franchising group consists of four franchise brands: Linc Service, GreenHomes America, TEGG, and CurrentSAFE. Linc Service and TEGG specialize in meeting each client’s unique needs across multiple markets - from commercial office buildings, educational institutions, and municipalities to hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities. As providers to residential buildings, GreenHomes America offers integrated home performance solutions and CurrentSAFE provides certified electrical safety. The international network is comprised of more than 300 mechanical and electrical contractors located in over twenty countries.
