Five Star Franchisee Expands Into Virginia

Springville, UT, March 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Five Star Painting is excited to announce its expansion with a new franchise owner, Bill McElyea, who recently decided to purchase within the Virginia market. Bill has a B.S. degree in Commerce from the University of Maryland and a M.S. degree in Educational Technology from Johns Hopkins University. After a 14-year teaching career, he also succeeded in running a service business in Delaware. Now retired with his wife in the Lynchburg area, Bill looks forward to building his Five Star business in the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Roanoke areas, while having the flexibility to spend time with his nearby family.

Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Painting, commented about Bill joining the team, “He will be a great asset in growing the Five Star system, and it will be a great opportunity for him to leverage his experience and skills to build a successful business.” Bill’s sentiments also echo this excitement. In choosing the Five Star model, he mentions that it was because of the use of state of the art technology and marketing expertise. Together with Five Star, he hopes to become an asset to the community.

Five Star Painting is the fastest growing and second largest painting franchise in North America with operations from California to Florida, and from Canada to Mexico. Five Star Painting is seeing phenomenal expansion from current and new franchisees in order to meet the growing demand of its clients across North America and is at 50+ franchise territories.

About Five Star Painting

Formed in 2001 and franchising since 2005, Utah-based Five Star Painting Inc. has grown to more than 50 franchises in North America, with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Five Star Painting offers its franchisees access to software, a 24/7 call center, marketing, training and management support. Five Star Painting customers receive a Five Star job without a five star price. As one of the fastest-growing franchises in the service industry, Five Star Painting works with industry leaders to deliver business opportunities to entrepreneurs committed to a high level of customer service. For more information about Five Star Painting franchises, please visit www.fivestarpaintingfranchise.com.

Media Contacts:
Amanda Campbell, Five Star Painting, 801.704.6500

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