Screenmobile News Across The Nation

The DeSoto Appeal profiles Screenmobile franchisees Phil and Joan Wren who were the top producers in the nation for 2007.  The Wrens' Screenmobile provides service to homes and businesses in DeSoto County and Shelby and Fayette counties in Tennessee. The Wrens became Screenmobile franchisees in 1996 and have consistently been top performers for the chain. Click here to read the entire article

The Wall Street Journal reports on the national trend of independent businesses “adding on” franchises to fill gaps during off-peak season and expand services and clientele base. One of the successful examples profiled is Screenmobile franchisee Jason Oldham who “added on” a Screenmobile franchise to his home remodeling business and now his revenue is up 50% from a year ago before he became a Screenmobile franchisee.  Click here to read the entire article.

The New York Times reports on the front page of its recent Sunday Edition about the national problem of errant golf balls crashing through window. The reporter noted that two of the people profiled in the article "turned to Screenmobile, a company that specializes in heavy-duty screens for doors and windows. Screenmobile said it received more than 400 calls from homeowners last year.  Ms. Smith said the screens helped considerably.”  Click here to read the entire June 24, 2007 article.

This article was picked up by at least five other daily newspapers across the nation including the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Los Angeles Daily News, The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida), The Dispatch (Lexington, North Carolina), and the Gadsden Times (Alabama)

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070624/ZNYT02/706240307 The Dispatch (Lexington, North Carolina)

http://gtedit.ny.publicus.com/article/20070624/ZNYT02/706240371/1009/SPORTS  The Gadsden Times (Alabama)

http://lledit.ny.publicus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20070624&Category=ZNYT02&ArtNo=706240545&Ref=AR The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida)

The Christian Science Monitor writes about the latest trend in business: entrepreneurs bringing premium products to the customers’ doors.  Screenmobile President Scott Walker explained mobile franchising is all about bringing convenience and premium services to the customer.  Click here to read the entire article. 

TheStreet.com lists Screenmobile as one of "Five Great Franchises for 2008," citing Screenmobile's screen repair business as a home owner solution where "convenience is king." Reporter Suzanne Barlyn discusses Screenmobile's history and current growth strategy with a product that gives consumers their leisure time back.  Click here to read the entire article.

The Desert Sun calls Screenmobile "a national legacy" and profiles the company that "has grown to be a leader in the field." Click here to read the  entire article.

San Gabriel Valley Tribune profiles local Screenmobile franchisee Jason Oldham and details why he wanted to invest in Screenmobile. Click here to read the entire article.

The Desert Sun reports that Screenmobile founders Monty and Scott Walker's golf ball-deflecting window screens are a product whose time has come.," and details some of the increased business activity the brand has experienced since its front page coverage in the New York Times. Click here to read the entire article.

Springfield Business Journal announces opening of franchisee Eric Shryer's screen repair center and showroom. Please click here to read the entire article.

IndUS Business Journal reporter Martin Desmarais interviews Scott D. Walker, president and CEO of Screenmobile, who talks about how he is leading the company into a period of adjustment that is taking a  more "Customer Centric" ideology for the future of Screenmobile. Martin also speaks with Richard Rennick, founder of a 360-unit franchise chain, American Leak Detection, founder and president of consulting firm TEAM Rennick and a former chairman of the International Franchise Association, who talks about how to avoid potential pitfalls when making the decision to invest in a franchise. Click here to read the entire article.

Brattleboro Reformer talks with our Screenmobile of Southeastern Vermont about their services for all seasons. Read the article here...

Albuquerque Tribune profiles Screenmobile franchisee James Gonzales, describes the value of the sun protection screens and provides his phone number for potential clients.  Click here to read the entire article.

Columbus Dispatch profiles Screenmobile franchisees Marilyn and Jim Kulp, and details how the husband-and-wife team can make any screen to fit any door or window—quickly, and to the customer’s satisfaction.  Click here to read the entire article. 

Fox 2 News calls Screenmobile “a truly cool career” that has given franchisee Sondra Costa a whole new outlook on life.”  Click here to watch the entire segment.

Franchise Times examines the residential remodeling industry, which is “thriving because of Baby Boomers' busy lifestyles,” and uses Screenmobile as a “case in point.”  Click here to read the entire article. 

Franchising World writes about the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program, where participating franchise brands offer discounted rates to veterans.  Screenmobile offers veterans a 10% discount off of their franchise fee of $25,000.  Click to read the first article, second article, third article and fourth article. 

Modesto Bee reporter Dennis Roberts writes a humorous account of how he tried to install a screen himself, injuring his hand, disturbing a cat and breaking a kitchen light along the way.  He then discovers the services of Screenmobile and has great praise for the work of franchisee Roger Ramey.  Click here to read the entire article. 

The San Francisco Chronicle writes about downsizing and where corporate refugees find new careers.  One of the people profiled is Screenmobile franchisee David Hansen who notes that he used to get migraines all the time when working for Corporate America and now that he owns a Screenmobile franchise he can’t remember the last time he had a migraine!  Click here to read the entire article.

Window & Door Magazine writes about Retractable Screen Door Sales in the United States. One of the people profiled in this article, "Retractable Screen Sales Continue to Gain Momentum",  is Scott D. Walker, President & CEO of The Screenmobile Corporation. Scott shares his experience with retractable screen door sales and their history with the Screenmobile. Click here to read the article.