Released on: August 8, 2008, 4:46 am

Press Release Author: Dryer Vent Wizard

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Concepts continuing to hit a nerve with consumers include
saving time, money and safety

Press Release Body: According to Greg Longe and co-president John Lynch, AFS Group
of Companies franchisors of Collision on Wheels, We Come to You! (CW) and Dryer Vent
Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, the demand for each of the AFS concepts has
led to increases in staffing and support personnel at home office to accommodate
increased growth.

"People are keeping their cars longer so naturally there will be more dents and
dings. Demand for a concept like Collision on Wheels delivering convenience and
quality body work at prices lower than a traditional body shop charges is very
appealing to consumers in today's economy," says Longe.

The company recently appointed Dick Atchity as Executive VP and COO, formerly
National Sales Manager for ServiceMaster Clean and National Manager of Sales
Planning for Safelite AutoGlass. They also added two Regional Sales Directors and a
National Business Development Manager to help support franchisees sales effort and
secure national accounts.

In addition, the mobile concept has garnered the attention of several insurance
companies who are working with CW to provide their customers with efficient and
quality auto body service while creating efficiencies in their own businesses.

As demand for consumer convenience and money saving services increases, the demand
on Collision on Wheels franchisees to provide a more efficient estimating process
was identified. To that end, the company recently signed a multi-year contact with
CCC Information Service, Inc. a company that provides auto body estimating software.
The software, called Pathways, makes it easier for franchisees to estimate, creates
consistent franchise pricing from coast to coast and speeds up the repair process
for retail and wholesale customers.

There are over 55 Collision on Wheels location in the U.S. with the newest CW
markets opening up in Chattanooga Tennessee, Lansing, Michigan, Orange County
California, Columbia, South Carolina, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Southern
California, Orange County, New York and Fort Pierce, Florida.

Collision on Wheels, We Come to You! is a mobile body shop on wheels performing the
body and paint work for consumer, insurance, fleet and dealer customers. For more
information visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com.

Dryer Vent Wizard
When people stop to wonder how in the world a dryer vent franchise concept could
trend at all much less upward, take a look at the U.S. Fire Administration
statistics that show 15,500 dryer fires start every year due to lack of maintenance
in dryers and dryer vents.
"As more people become aware of the fact that taking three cycles to dry clothes
means there's a dryer vent clog-a known fire hazard, it becomes a safety issue in
addition to getting that dryer back up and running again," says Longe. The demand is
reflected in our same store sales up 80 percent over last year's numbers."

With 51 franchisees and growing, the Dryer Vent Wizard services has also gained the
attention of condo associations whose insurance companies are concerned about lint
accumulation in dryer vents causing dryer fires.

Adding more fuel to the fire is the recent class action lawsuit against Sears and
Lowes for improper installing of dryer venting.

The company recently appointed Dayn Benson, VP corporate development to the Dryer
Vent Wizard team. Benson, is interested in partnering with Sears and Lowes to assist
them in a national solution to their situation.

"While cleaning and maintenance is a part of the services provided, we're nationally
known as specialists in the field of dryer vent repair, replacement, installation
and alteration, " says Benson. Many of our franchisees are already doing business
with Sears and Lowes on the local level.

Fold in dryer manufacturers who for years have put warnings in their customers'
dryer manuals regarding the importance of regular maintenance are now cracking down
on warranties due to improper venting.

While getting a homeowners' dryer running properly and preventing dryer fires is the
priority, most people don't realize how much more efficient their dryer is after the
venting has been cleared of lint and debris saving energy dollars on average to the
tune of $18 to $24 per month. Another triumph for the green movement.
For more information visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Contact:
Dayn Benson
5523 East Nine Mile Road
Warren, MI 48091
1-866-498-7233
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC


Web Site: http://www.dryerventwizard.com

Contact Details: Name : Dayne Benson

Company name: Dryer Vent Wizard

URL: http://www.dryerventwizard.com/

Address: 5523 E. 9 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48091

phone: 866-498-7233