Glass Doctor Seeks Out Pioneers

Experienced Glaziers, Qualified Entrepreneurs Wanted in Canada

(Tuesday, April 22, 2008) - Glass Doctor is seeking Canadian glaziers
and entrepreneurs with the pioneer spirit vital to duplicating the success
of the largest network of independently owned and operated full-service
glass shops in the United States.

"We're excited to offer Canadian glass service professionals the
opportunity to grow their businesses to the next level and be successful
entrepreneurs in a dynamic market," said Mark Dawson, president of Glass
Doctor. "We believe there is a place in the Canadian glass services
marketplace that only Glass Doctor can fill. That is the full-service
glass mobile glass shop that offers high quality products and fast,
friendly service."

The more than 160 Glass Doctor franchisees across the U.S. offer complete
glass repair, replacement and related services to the residential,
automotive and commercial markets at more than 360 U.S. locations. Glass
Doctor service technicians install and service a variety of glass
products, including low-E windows, insulated glass units, tub and shower
enclosures, entry door panes, windshields, storefronts, furniture and
mirrors.

Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, today Glass Doctor is part
of The Dwyer Group, Inc., an international franchisor of service industry
companies based in Waco, Texas. The Dwyer Group has 43 Canadian franchises
among its five other companies: Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning�
with six, Mr. Appliance� with two, Mr. Electric� with 12, Mr. Rooter� with
17, and Rainbow International Restoration and Cleaning� with six.

"The Glass Doctor team is anxious to welcome Canadian franchisees," Dawson
said. "We're confident that a Glass Doctor franchise that focuses on high
quality service and products will rise above other glass shops that
compete on price alone."

In 2007 Glass Doctor added 28 U.S. franchisees. To continue its growth
trend, the Glass Doctor team seeks qualified Canadian glass professionals
with energy and drive who are capable of using the Glass Doctor service
and support system to accelerate their own success. For 35 years, Glass
Doctor has been working with entrepreneurs and existing glass
professionals to build strong and successful glass services businesses.

"Most glass shop owners simply lack the systems to take their businesses
to the next level," Dawson said. "In looking at the Canadian glass market,
we believe there are a number of shops that may have reached the owner's
potential, but not the potential for the shop in that market. Glass Doctor
offers business systems, service systems and marketing systems that
produce results by re-positioning the glass shop in the market."

Glass Doctor has opportunities to duplicate that success in large and
small markets across Canada. Franchise fees are $22,000 US per 100,000
population, based on counties, regional municipality areas, parishes or
forward sortation areas. Financing is available for up to 70 percent of
the cost. The total investment ranges from $110,000 US to $261,000 US
depending upon shop location, owning versus renting a shop, purchasing
vehicles and equipment, and personnel decisions.

Prime open territories include: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red
Deer, Alberta; Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria,
British Columbia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Hamilton,
London, Mississauga, Ottawa, Peterborough, Scarborough and Toronto,
Ontario; and Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

A typical start-up Glass Doctor franchise will employ a manager (often the
franchise owner), an inside sales representative and two glass service
technicians, preferably one for auto glass and one for residential and
commercial glass, although some service technicians are cross-trained to
handle both types of glass. Other employees may include an outside sales
representative and an office manager/dispatcher. Royalty fees are up to
seven percent of revenue and marketing fees are two percent of revenue.
Franchise agreements are for 10 years.

For more information about Glass Doctor franchising opportunities, contact
Director of Franchise Development for U.S./Canada Nathan Haffke at
1-800-214-7193. For further information or to find the location nearest
you, visit www.glassdoctor.com.

High resolution photos of the following are available upon request:
� Glass Doctor van driving in neighborhood
� Glass Doctor uniform technician carrying glass, parked van outside home

About The Dwyer Group, Inc.:
Based in Waco, Texas, The Dwyer Group, Inc. is a holding company of seven
service-based franchise companies � Aire Serv� Heating and Air
Conditioning, Glass Doctor�, Mr. Appliance�, Mr. Electric�, Mr. Rooter�
and Rainbow International� Restoration and Cleaning. The franchise network
of The Dwyer Group, Inc. consists of more than 1,400 independently owned
and operated franchises. Each company provides high-quality residential
and light commercial services to customers worldwide. The Dwyer Group,
Inc. is a portfolio company of the Riverside Company. For more
information, visit www.dwyergroup.com.

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