subject: Ronald Mcdonald And Mr. Rooter [print this page] Set up in 1970, MrSet up in 1970, Mr. Rooter is an all franchised, full-service drain cleaning and plumbing company with about 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Business owner journal amongst its "Franchise five hundred" and Franchise Times Top 200, Mr. Rooter franchisees supply services to both commercial and residential clients. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. Exactly what began as a regular monthly contribution for the needy at a Pennsylvania church by a Mr. Rooter staff member's mom became a North American donation drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchises in the United States and Canada gave away $19000 worth of 'Wish Listing' products to the Ronald McDonald Residence program in their communities. Contributions consisted of toilet paper and paper towels-- the same items that propelled this offer.
"I had no idea it would get this big," stated Barbara Sullivan, whose daughter Bobbi is a franchise consultant for Mr. Rooter LLC. When the more youthful Sullivan shared this at a local meeting, Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchise managers proposed they do this.
2012 is the third year Mr. Rooter Plumbing and its affiliate business-- Aire Serv, Glass Specialist, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, The Grounds Guys and Rainbow International - have made a yearly nationwide commitment of $ 100,000 to the nonprofit. RMHC was set up in memory of McDonald's creator and franchise image Ray Kroc in 1984. The foundation program, the Ronald McDonald Home, provides a "home-away-from-home" so families can easily stay close by while their ill child gets the health care they need.
"We are very grateful to Mr. Rooter and its employees who have actually picked RMHC as their charity of selection," said Jennifer Blanchard Smith, senior director of Communications and Special Programs, RMHC. "Your generosity will most certainly make a difference in the lives of youngsters and families served with our Ronald McDonald Houses, a family-center program that supplies stability and resources to families fighting the illness of a youngster." As for Barbara Sullivan, she is wowed by the result of the "Rolls of Love" Drive and humbled to be the catalyst that is now helping hundreds-- if not thousands-- of households. "This is a phenomenal purpose," she stated. "Whenever I turn around there is more toilet tissue on my doorstep to contribute. Individuals who offer feel great, and there have to be great deals of individuals who feel good about contributing to the 'Rolls of Love' Drive."
