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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Stu Martin, Sr., (800) 361-5296
ORANGEVILLE, Ontario (May 9, 2011) - The Grounds Guys™ Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise location in Kingston, Ontario.
The new owners of The Grounds Guys™ Kingston franchise are Murray and Cathy Forshner. The Grounds Guys™ Brand provides Landscape and Grounds Maintenance services for commercial and residential customers throughout Canada and the USA.
Murray Forshner brings a wealth of both practical and technical expertise, coupled with outstanding customer service and managerial experience, to their new Grounds Guys™ landscape and grounds maintenance Company. Over the past two years Murray gained experience in the Landscape and Maintenance field as the Owner / Operator of his own Maintenance Company 'Calys Property Maintenance'. Prior to this Murray was employed as a Sales Representative (6 years), and then as a District Manager (5 years) for the Coca-Cola Distributor in the Kingston area where he excelled in meeting distribution sales goals, on-time delivery and Customer Service. Murray also has valuable college training in the Law Enforcement field. When asked why they decided to rebrand to The Grounds Guys™, Murray responded: "We looked at the options available to us for moving our current landscape business to the next level and we recognized the incredible value that The Grounds Guys™ business system had to offer. The Home Office is truly dedicated and staffed to provide any followup support. Plus, they have years of combined landscaping expertise that we can leverage to provide our current and new Customers with exceptional service. The Code of Values that The Grounds Guys™ is built on matched our own goals. Goals like Pride of Ownership, Customer Service, personal and Team accountability, as well as a strong sense of family, made our decision easy". Murray's knowledge, skills, and passion will enable The Grounds Guys™ Kingston Team to exceed their customers' expectations.
Cathy Forshner also brings a passion for success and has extensive practical and Customer Service skills gained through her career working at an investment firm. She currently works in the medical field as a Specialist providing Hearing Instruments. Murray and Cathy live in the Kingston area and have two wonderful daughters, Cassandra and Alycia.
The working assets of both Murray and Cathy joined with The Grounds Guys™ award winning* Business Model and Operating System, provides a dynamic environment for business growth and success. "Murray's passion to succeed, coupled with his outstanding managerial background, will enhance the success of their business. Both Murray and Cathy bring the experience, energy and commitment to service excellence that will enable them to provide an outstanding value to their community, their employees and their family," said Peter van Stralen, President and CEO of Sunshine® Brands. "We are very excited to welcome them into the growing network of The Grounds Guys™ franchisees."
*CFA (Canadian Franchise Association) Award of Excellence Gold Medal (two years running, 2010 and 2011) for Non-Traditional Franchises, New and Emerging Franchises. Refer to media release at the CFA website:
Canadian Franchise Association - 2011 Winners 2011 Winner The Grounds Guys
About The Grounds Guys™ Canada:
Since 1987, the van Stralen brothers have built The Grounds Guys™ (formerly Sunshine Grounds Care®) to become Canada's foremost landscape management company, servicing a broad range of commercial and residential clients. The Grounds Guys™ business offers strong margins, sophisticated business systems, extensive ongoing support and low capital investment. New market opportunities combined with a well-established, reputable brand and mature operating systems represent a phenomenal franchised business for the right person. For more information visit: www.groundsguysfranchise.com
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