Mr. Rooter® Hires Franchise Systems Manager

(Thursday, May 11, 2006) - Mr. Rooter announces the addition of Bobby Pruitt to its franchise systems management team. Pruitt also serves as technology solutions manager. In his new roles with Mr. Rooter, Pruitt works directly with franchisees, supporting them in all aspects of their business, as well as providing service and support for business applications to associates at The Dwyer Group®. "Bobby is an ideal fit for coaching and supporting our franchisees because of his understanding of the franchising industry," said Mike Bidwell, president of Mr. Rooter. "We're impressed with his knowledge, management skills and most importantly, his dedication to this company." Pruitt began his career at The Dwyer Group, the holding company for Mr. Rooter and five other franchising companies, in 1999, as an FSM for Rainbow International®. After four years he made the move to ZorWare™, a subsidiary technology company of The Dwyer Group, where he served as product support manager. For the past two years, he's been the business analyst for The Dwyer Group. "It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of a great organization," Pruitt said. "Dedication to our customers' needs and our franchisees' growth is a tradition I look forward to continuing with Mr. Rooter." Before moving to Waco, he spent four years in hotel management. About Mr. Rooter®: Established in 1970, Mr. Rooter is the largest all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company in the world. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500" and Franchise Times Top 200, Mr. Rooter franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers at more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada and more than 100 locations internationally through master licensees. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you, please visit our Web site at www.mrrooter.com. About The Dwyer Group®: The Dwyer Group, Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a holding company of six franchise businesses, each selling and supporting a different franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), and Rainbow International®. Collectively, these independent franchise concepts offer customers world-wide a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group also owns Harmon Solutions Group™, a third party administrator for the insurance community. The Dwyer Group is a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas and San Francisco. For more information on The Dwyer Group, or its franchise concepts, visit the company's Web site at www.dwyergroup.com.

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