The Grounds Guys™ Award New Franchise Location In Ajax-Whitby-Oshawa, Ontario

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Contact: Stu Martin, Sr., (800) 361-5296

ORANGEVILLE, Ontario (October 18, 2010) - The Grounds Guys™ is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise location in Ajax-Whitby-Oshawa, Ontario.

The new owners of The Grounds Guys™ Ajax / Oshawa franchise are Graham and Jenni Randall. Graham brings an extensive résumé to the operation including fourteen years as the Owner / Operator of his own successful landscape - hardscapes installation company serving the Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa areas. Graham is committed to the same strong business ethics defined within The Grounds Guys™ Code of Values (CARE). He brings a wealth of both practical and managerial experience to The Grounds Guys Team in Ajax. Over the years Graham has developed a strong base of horticultural knowledge, and the 'artisan's eye' that is necessary in evaluating any landscape project. He also has advanced schooling and training in metal fabrication. Graham's knowledge, skills, and passion will enable The Grounds Guys Ajax Team to exceed their customers' expectations.

Jenni has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resources, and has gained practical skills through her career working with the Government Pensions Plan. Jenni will bring her knowledge and energy to The Grounds Guys as the Sales and Customer Service Department Manager. The working assets of both Graham and Jenni, coupled with The Grounds Guys™ award winning* Business Model and Operating System, should provide a dynamic environment for continued business growth and success. Jenni commented, "... once Graham and I had the opportunity to study the Grounds Guys business system we saw that it offered us a strong Brand name, startup and ongoing training, and a 'roadmap' to business and personal success that can be passed on to our children".

"Graham and Jenni 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 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; (Sunshine Grounds Care®) Gold Medal 2010 for New and Emerging Franchise's. Refer to media release at the CFA website:   Canadian Franchise Association - 2010 Winners

About The Grounds Guys™:

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 Sunshine 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