Nationwide Franchising Company Stratus Building Solutions Now Under New Ownership
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2015 -- Stratus Building Solutions, a nationwide franchise company in the Commercial Cleaning Services industry, previously based in St. Louis, MO, has changed ownership. The acquisition of Stratus Building Solutions was completed the beginning of February 2015. Three business partners Afshin Cangarlu, CEO, Foad Rekabi, CTO and Channen Smith, COO purchased the company and relocated the headquarters to Los Angeles, California. The three investors are current owners of numerous, successful Stratus Master Franchises across the country since 2008.
The new corporate ownership is determined to reestablish Stratus to its former glory. Stratus gained top recognition in the franchising industry from Entrepreneur Magazine in 2010 & 2011 for #1 Fastest Growing Franchise, three Top Ten Spots in the Franchise 500, and ranking in the Franchise Times Fast 55 amongst others.
“Our goal is to reintroduce Stratus and put it back on the map and restart growing the company,” Cangarlu said. “We want to give it a fresh start with new management and commitment for growth.”
With direct experience in management of their own successful franchises, the new ownership has a definitive, effective plan to put Stratus Building Solutions back on track and revive its fervor for growth. With introduction of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to help the master franchises manage their entire businesses from sales to operations, this new software application is already active in twelve master regional offices and to be installed in the remaining offices through the summer. In addition, the new Stratus corporate office is actively marketing and re-branding the company, they have already introduced two completely redesigned websites and new sales materials, demonstrating their dedication to provide the best support possible to its master offices.
“Our goal is to reintroduce Stratus and put it back on the map and restart growing the company,” Cangarlu said. “We want to give it a fresh start with new management and commitment for growth.”
For the past nine years, Stratus Building Solutions has developed into a household name in the janitorial service franchise industry. Offering professional training programs, multi-level business support, state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, Green Seal Certified, biodegradable, non-toxic “Stratus Green Clean” chemicals, 24-Hour emergency services, Stratus Building Solutions is at the forefront of cleaning for health. With customizable cleaning options, Stratus Building Solutions provides services to a large range of clients, from schools, medical offices, shopping centers, warehouses, dealerships, religious centers, professional offices, day cares, retail stores, gyms and more.
Currently, Stratus has over 2,500 Unit Franchisees spread throughout the United States in over 25 major cities. The company is looking both for Master Franchises to cover specific available territories, such as in Atlanta, Miami and Seattle, as well as Unit Franchisees in all active territories.
About Stratus Building Solutions
Stratus Building Solutions is a nationwide franchise company in the commercial cleaning industry, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Stratus was developed to provide a superior, environmentally friendly commercial cleaning experience driven by dedicated, entrepreneurial, small business owners and regional support offices. Stratus has over 2,500 unit franchisees in 25 major cities across the United States. Stratus is setting new standards in the building services and maintenance franchise industry by being the first to offer sustainable Green Cleaning janitorial with their own proprietary Stratus Green Clean products and green consulting services. For more information, please visit http://www.stratusbuildingsolutions.com.
Rachel Frazier, Stratus Building Solutions, http://www.stratusbuildingsolutions.com/, +1 (888) 981-1555, [email protected]
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