The newest awards topping Jan-Pro’s list include being named a “Top 50 Franchise for Military Veterans,” a “Military Friendly Franchise,” and a “Top Franchise for 2011” overall.

Alpharetta, GA May 3, 2011 — Jan-Pro International, Inc. (Jan-Pro), an established global leader in commercial cleaning, today graciously accepted the newest of its top business rankings - being named in USA Today as a “Top 50 Franchise for Military Veterans,“ being chosen as a “Military Friendly Franchise” by GI Jobs, and being selected as a “Top Franchise for 2011” overall, a highly-acclaimed honor bestowed by industry experts Franchise Business Review.

Rich Kissane, President & CEO, Jan-Pro, was especially proud of the recent Top 50 Military Award, presented by the World Franchising Network, who selected Jan-Pro from hundreds of companies offering business opportunities to veterans. To be named a Top 50 winner, Jan-Pro demonstrated a significant number of operating units owned by veterans, as well as a high number of veterans in senior management earning over $60,000 per year.  Additionally, Jan-Pro offers these veterans zero-interest financing.

 “All of us at Jan-Pro recognize and support our country’s servicemen and women for their sacrifices and dedication,” said Kissane. “It is our extreme pleasure to welcome our vets back into the business world with a proven successful business opportunity, coupled with the financial incentive to help them achieve success.”

Jan-Pro recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a leader in Commercial Cleaning – the company currently stands alone in this category, with over 11,000 worldwide franchisees, and a presence in 7 countries. It’s no wonder the Jan-Pro International business leadership awards have become a hallmark of the Jan-Pro Brand.

Jan-Pro was founded in 1991 by Jacques Lapointe in Providence, Rhode Island, with a desire to offer the highest quality cleaning techniques and systems available. Currently, the Jan-Pro team is comprised of business leaders with experience around the world, as well as seasoned cleaning industry executives. Today, company structure is comprised of Master and Unit franchisees. Jan-Pro regularly receives inquiries and accolades from around the world.