John Duffy and steve howerton build $35 million Developing business while giving back to the local community
Lenexa, Kan., February 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — international franchise association (IFA) name John Duffy and steve howertonowner of City Wide Facility Solutions tampa bay and miami, as Franchisee of the Year.Duffy and Howerton honored at the 64th Olympic Gamesth IFA Annual Conference at Phoenix, Arizona.recognized for being an excellent franchise facility owner-operator.
“We couldn’t be more delighted that John and Steve have received this prestigious award and are incredibly proud of all they have achieved at Citywide.” . Jeff Odd, CEO of Citywide. “John and Steve embody what business ownership and leadership should be. Their dedication to growing their business, fostering a positive culture, and spreading positive ripples in their local communities has led to their success. It is a blueprint for entrepreneurship.”
John and Steve opened stores across the city in 2010 and have grown their business over 2010. $30 million Sale. City Wide, the largest management company in the facility maintenance industry, partners with independent contractors to enable local small businesses to participate in City Wide’s growth. In 2018, Duffy & Howerton expanded and opened its second store. miami.
The key to the duo’s success was the relationships they built within the community and spreading positive ripples by giving back.At Citywide’s annual conference held in tampa bayDuffy and Howerton almost raised $650,000 for tampais based at the non-profit Learning Independent Learning for Tomorrow (LiFT).
“The Franchise of the Year embodies the essence of franchising: providing opportunity, serving others and realizing the American Dream.” Matthew HallerRepresentative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) international franchise association. “We are proud to recognize John and Steve with this highest honor.” if We award individual franchisees and have no doubt that their work changes lives and has a lasting impact on their communities. ”
About city-wide facility solutions:
Founded in 1961, City Wide has a reputation as the go-to resource for national commercial property solutions. kansas city Market and approximately 95 locations nationwide we and Canada. Our professional management team, which independently represents our clients, acts as a single-source solution by managing dozens of interior and exterior services through independent contractors. City Wide simplifies the most important cleaning, disinfection and maintenance issues for building owners, operators and management companies, saving them time, solving problems and reducing the stress typically associated with facility management.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions or to find a location near you, visit www.gocitywide.com.
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