Local Entrepreneurs Win Franchisee of the Year Award and PT Cruiser from The Cleaning Authority

COLUMBIA, Md., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Norman Boyd & Drew Liedeker, Austin, TX franchise owners of The Cleaning Authority (TCA) were recently named Franchisee of the Year for 2007. Awarded at the national convention in Baltimore, the Franchisee of the Year is The Cleaning Authority's most prestigious honor. In addition to the corporate accolade, this award comes with a brand new PT Cruiser from Chrysler Corporation, complete with a corporate vehicle wrap.

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Norman & Drew opened their residential cleaning franchise in March 2003 and quickly skyrocketed to one of The Cleaning Authority's top performers, culminating in the 2007 Franchisee of the Year Award. Boyd & Liedeker have grown their business from start-up, currently employing 51 people and servicing a customer base of around 610 homes. Boyd said, "The Cleaning Authority's trademarked Detail Clean Rotation System and unsurpassed commitment to customer service has provided exactly the opportunity we sought."

Both coming from white collar corporate settings, Norman & Drew were searching for an opportunity to utilize their professional skills and backgrounds while simultaneously having more direct control over their time and lives. After almost two years of searching independent business opportunities as well as franchises, they selected The Cleaning Authority, who was well on the way to becoming a leader in the residential housecleaning industry.

Norman Boyd & Drew Liedeker are also three time winners of the Mark of Excellence award, given to the TCA offices with the best quality measurements in the system.

ABOUT THE CLEANING AUTHORITY: Founded in 1989, The Cleaning Authority currently operates 183 residential cleaning franchise locations with over 64,000 customers and 4,000 employees nationwide. The company features a commitment to environmentally responsible housecleaning*, a unique Detail-Clean Rotation System(R), proprietary operations software, national call center, and an extensive employee training program that is a model for the residential cleaning industry. The Cleaning Authority is privately held and headquartered in Columbia, MD.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Emilee Garber at 410/740-1900 or by email at Emilee@thecleaningauthority.com.

*Available at participating franchised locations only. Not all franchised locations will use Green Seal Certified(R) products for residential housecleaning services, or follow US Dept. of Health and Human Services recommended practices such as using HEPA vacuums and microfiber dusting cloths. Contact your local franchised office to determine what types of products and services are offered in your area.