I hope this isn't to arrogant but I just had to share this info.  Thanks to everyone in the Pillar To Post family, clients and all our realestate friends  for making us #1 again for the 6th year in a row.

PRESS RELEASE

Tampa, FLA/Toronto CAN-January 15, 2008-For the sixth consecutive year, Pillar To Post, Inc., the leader in home inspection services, has been named #1 in the Home Inspection category by Entrepreneur Magazine's 29^th Annual Franchise 500® issue. Overall Pillar To Post ranked #143 in the Entrepreneur 500 list.

"Earning a #1 ranking in Entrepreneur Magazine is one of the highest accolades we could achieve," said Dan Steward, president. "The foundation to our success is the relationships we have with our Franchise owners and the innovative programs we enact together. Having been acknowledged with such a high ranking from Entrepreneur is extremely gratifying."

Entrepreneur Magazine conducted extensive evaluations of franchise organizations covering a range of criterion to create the Franchise 500 lists. Key points included financial strength and stability, growth rate, and size of the system. Entrepreneur also considered the number of years in business and length of time franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of terminations, and financial data. Financial data was audited by an independent CPA firm. Every company with verifiable data received a cumulative score, with the highest scoring franchises becoming the Franchise 500.

"Pillar To Post has maintained our dominant position in rankings this year thanks to the dedication and success of our franchise owners and staff," said Steward. "We anticipate continued forward momentum and growth in 2008, and appreciate Entrepreneur's support as we pursue aggressive business objectives."

About Pillar To Post

Pillar To Post is the leading provider of home inspection services to home buyers and real estate professionals in North America.  Operating more than 450 franchises in the U.S. and Canada, Pillar To Post offers the most comprehensive inspection program available to residential buyers and sellers and real estate professionals. 

Founded more than a decade ago, Pillar To Post is today ranked #1 in the Home Inspections category by Entrepreneur Magazine.  The company's home inspections and Ready For Sale services ensure that Pillar To Post supports home buyers, sellers and real estate professionals to provide peace of mind and informed decisions.  For more information visit http://www.pillartopost.com/.