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Larry and Tina Boger Receive Chem-Dry's 2016 Franchise of the Year Award

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Larry and Tina Boger, owners of multiple Chem-Dry locations, were honored with the pinnacle award naming their Champion Chem-Dry as the 2016 Franchise of the Year. Franchisees selected for Chem-Dry Franchise of the Year represent the best of the best in the system, from among nearly 2,000 Chem-Dry locations across the United States.

The Bogers were honored at Chem-Dry’s annual convention held recently in Miami. They were recognized as the company’s best brand operators and franchise leaders, and received outstanding marks in the award’s categories, including leadership, support, and overall service excellence as a Chem-Dry operator. Their selection was also a reflection of their unwavering dedication to enhancing and fostering the growth of the Chem-Dry brand. The Champion Chem-Dry operators were honored for lifting their local presence in a way that has strengthened Chem-Dry nationally and supported the success of their fellow franchisees as well.

“There were many well-deserving nominees this year and it was not easy to select our winner,” said Chem-Dry President, Dan Tarantin. “But Larry and Tina truly set themselves apart in the Chem-Dry network. They have demonstrated both the business savvy and the leadership needed to succeed in our company and in the industry. Their drive, willingness to support other franchise owners, and commitment to providing outstanding customer service are inspirational and have made the Chem-Dry brand stronger.”

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One of the key factors contributing to the Boger’s recognition has been their commitment to the success of the network, including their willingness to spend time helping other franchisees and share their ideas and best practices. Their tireless efforts and perseverance in providing outstanding service to their customers, managing their business with integrity and growing their operation were also factors that influenced the recognition they have earned.

Another quality that helped the Bogers stand out is their meticulous approach to searching for the best employees and building a team of people who enjoy and value the work they do and the lives they impact. The Bogers spend a lot of time training their employees and following up with them on progress, always working to further develop their skill sets. Because the employees are the ones who interact with the public, the Bogers believe that their business can only be as good as their employees are with the customer, which is why they are so dedicated to educating, coaching and growing the skills of their employees on a variety levels.

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“We are in a relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Larry. “This award means that all of the hard work our team has put into the business has been recognized. We could not do what we do without the amazing people we have the pleasure of working with every day. Tina and I are truly blessed.”

The Boger’s Champion Chem-Dry franchise services several areas of Florida, including Orange, Brevard, Marion, Seminole, Pinellas and Pasco counties. For more information about Champion Chem-Dry in Florida, please contact 727-934-7500 or visit www.championchemdry.com.

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