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1. A Q&A session with an up-and-coming franchisor 2. A passionate CEO talks about her emerging brand
Colleen Pyle, along with her husband
Curtis, launched Just Let Me Do It! Commercial Services in 1997. For about two decades, they grew the company to six corporate locations, and in 2018 began franchising. Here, Colleen tells us what might attract someone to invest in a JLMDI franchise. Contact her at Colleen@JustLetMeDoIt.com or visit www.JustLetMeDoIt.com.
Q
In a nutshell, can you describe the services that Just Let Me Do It! provides and tell us how you came up with the concept?
A
JLMDI is a commercial service repair and remodel company that works with large chain stores, major retailers, big-box stores, restaurants, and convenience stores. Our customers need to be up and running efficiently to make money, and we’re their onecall-does-it-all service provider. We focus on everyday maintenance, such as door closures, cabinet doors, ceiling tiles, paint, flooring, and other tune-ups that the business needs to stay open and function smoothly. Typical JLMDI jobs range from plumbing and electrical to carpentry, drywall, and painting. But we take on more specialized work, too—concrete, power-washing, asphalt repair, cooking equipment, drinking fountains, building displays, stucco, brick, lighting, and emergency services to name a few. You can see a more complete list on our website, JustLetMeDoIt.com. We saw the need for small remodeling and maintenance jobs, and started with residential services. But then we found a higher demand in the commercial arena. Retail stores are in need of preventive maintenance daily. We knew if we could deliver on-time response, daily status reports, and timely billing, then we would always stay busy and profitable. And we’ve done just that.
QA
What kind of franchisees are you looking to partner with? The perfect franchisee is someone with trade experience—carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and so on—and with business knowledge. We look for positive, caring, and friendly partners who are hardworking. We want franchisees to take pride in a job well-done and customers who are thrilled.
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