Stratus Building Solutions in USA TODAY for 50 Top Franchises for Minorities

Stratus Building Solutions celebrates diversity within the organization once again with inclusion in the Top Ten list of this year’s 50 Top Franchises for Minorities reported by USA Today on November 4, 2011.  The survey is in its fourth annual list and this is Stratus’ second recognition.

The National Minority Franchise Initiative recognizes Stratus to be leader in the franchising field with proven successes for minorities.  Stratus Building Solutions exceed the expectations with over 5,000 franchisees and with 93% minority participation.

“We hope this award reminds people about the strong work ethic and mental perseverance that come with a large minority base,” says CEO Dennis Jarrett.  Stratus Building Solutions also includes a Veteran Program as well as a Referral Program to franchise owners.  “Without dedicated franchise owners, the Stratus name is nothing.  We owe our successes to our team of franchise owners all over the country."
Stratus placed in the Top Ten recommended franchises being called “an optimal franchise that meets your needs” and that “there is no question that these companies are clearly doing something right and that they actively support your inclusion within their systems.”  Click here for the article and list of Top 50 companies.

 The National Minority Franchising Initiative uses a number of different resources such as company’s books, FDDs, etc. that one would reference when considering a franchise.  Access to these materials and for more detailed information on franchises actively seeking minority franchisees, please visit www.MinorityFranchising.com.

Stratus Building Solutions Coming to Lafayette, LA

The nation’s greenest facility services franchise, Stratus Building Solutions, is opening a new Master Franchise location in Lafayette, LA. Entrepreneur’s #1 Fastest Growing Franchise has continued its growth and success with the newest addition to the Stratus Team, Shaun Steckler.  The new office will be open at 315 S College Road, Suite 220 in Lafayette, LA, and available at (337) 376-0674.

Mr. Steckler is ready to offer green commercial cleaning services to the professional buildings in the Lafayette area. He is an experienced entrepreneur with 15 years of business experience in the advertising, medical sales and real estate investing industries. Taking cumulative knowledge from these industries lends to Mr. Steckler’s capabilities in dealing with the dual business to business and franchising world of Stratus. 

“Shaun has extensive knowledge and experience in many industries that make him a favorable person to lead the latest Stratus development,” shared Dennis Jarrett, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions. “Lafayette is a market with a lot of opportunity in regards to facility maintenance and the low cost, home-based franchise.”

Stratus President Pete Frese adds, “With the 16 different franchise plans available, combined with the training and support of the Stratus office, there is the possibility to impact the community in a large and positive way.  We are excited for the successes of Mr. Steckler.” 

 Jarrett and Frese founded Stratus Building Solutions after each worked as top corporate executives for more than ten years in commercial cleaning franchise industries.  With that experience, Stratus Building Solutions currently offers franchises in Arizona, Connecticut, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah, in addition to Louisiana. In May 2009, Stratus Building Solutions of Canada was established to serve all ten provinces in that nation.  The company’s near-term plans include expansion into Europe, South America and the Middle East.

Steckler says, “I have seen the rapid growth of the Stratus model and with the professional support and encouragement from the corporate team, I know there is a game-changing system I have brought to Lafayette.  Besides the company, my wife Marianne and my twin boys are excited to support me in this new chapter.”

Stratus Building Solutions franchise benefits include orientation and training,; customer referrals,; administrative and accounting support; pre-arranged credit lines; access to insurance and surety bonds, financing options, promotional support; and other turn-key advantages. The firm’s headquarters are located at 1976 Innerbelt Business Center Drive in St. Louis, Missouri.

For more information, please visit the website www.stratusclean.com or call Stratus Building Solutions at 314.731.2000 or toll-free at 877.731.2020. Media contact: Dennis Jarrett.

Stratus Building Solutions of Cleveland Established in Summer 2011

Cleveland, Ohio is the next city in line to experience the greener kind of clean from Stratus Building Solutions. The nation’s fastest-growing international brand in the facility maintenance franchise industry has entered the Cleveland market by awarding the new Master Franchise to business partners Tom Grassi and Tim Tilton. This marks the second Stratus location in Ohio after Cincinnati.

Dennis Jarrett, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions, said, “Tom and Tim are strong leaders and fine additions to the Stratus Master Team. Tim’s industry experience combined with Tom’s extensive professional history combine to form an unstoppable combination and we are excited to watch them succeed.”

Pete Frese, President of Stratus Building Solutions, added, “Both gentleman are native to the area and excited to offer the Stratus opportunity to the community. The opening of Stratus of Cleveland is right in line with our projected growth for 2011, marking the fourth newly serviced territory this year.”

With the extreme growth Stratus has experienced since its franchising debut in 2006, it is no wonder that Stratus has been named the #1 Fastest Growing Franchise in 2011 by Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as the #1 Fastest Growing Private Company in 2011 by the St. Louis Business Journal for the second year in a row.

Tim Tilton, who has been the managing partner of Mighty Maids since 1981, shared “With the overall increasing demands in the Facility Services industry, I’m eager to share my 30 plus years experience in the industry in partnership with Stratus Building Solutions.” Tom Grassi added, “After doing extensive research, I partnered up with Tom to offer this tremendous opportunity to the Cleveland area and am ready to offer the Stratus Difference to my hometown.”

Tim Tilton & Tom Grassi

Stratus Building Solutions offers 16 different building service franchise plans providing state of the art environmentally-friendly cleaning systems, products and services along with complete office and marketing support. These include the unique Stratus Green Clean program which uses Green Seal Certified cleaning chemicals and Stratus Private Label products to service facilities with environmental stewardship at the forefront.

Jarrett and Frese founded Stratus Building Solutions after each worked as top corporate executives for more than ten years in commercial cleaning franchise industries. With that experience, Stratus Building Solutions currently offers franchises in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Utah, in addition to Ohio. International territories include Canada, Panama and the Baltic States. The firm’s headquarters are at 1976 Innerbelt Business Center Drive in St. Louis, Missouri.

For more information, please see the website www.stratusbuildingsolutions.com or call Stratus Building Solutions at 877.731.2020. Media contact: Dennis Jarrett.