Sarasota, Fla. — Clockwork Home Services Inc. announced that 47 new plumbing, air conditioning and heating franchisees joined the company during the first half of the year from Jan. 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing added 22 new franchisees in the first six months of 2007, an increase of 59% compared to the same period a year ago. Including these new franchisees, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing now has 156 franchisees in 222 territories across the U.S. During the first six months, Benjamin Franklin expanded into several new territories including Lexington, Ky., and San Antonio, Texas.

One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating added 25 new franchisees, an increase of 60% compared to the same period a year ago. Including these new franchisees, One Hour now has a total of 165 franchisees in 199 territories across the US. During the first six months in 2007, One Hour expanded into new territories including Daytona Beach, Fla., and Salt Lake City, Utah.

“The combination of the Clockwork Home Services' brand reputation, on-time customer service guarantee, professional business practices and highly skilled technicians continues to draw new contractors into our growing family of national franchisees,” said Tab Hunter, president of Franchise Operations for Clockwork Home Services. “Clearly, independent home services contractors from across the country see Clockwork Home Services as a highly desirable franchise opportunity, and recognize our track record for building our franchisees' success and growth in the markets they serve.”

Additional information is available at www.clockworkhomeservices.com.