Harris Research, Inc. Information

HRI (Harris Research Inc.) is one of the largest franchisors in the service industry with nearly 3,500 franchises in over 50 countries. HRI owns the Chem-Dry and N-Hance franchise brands and is backed by Baird Capital Partners. CHEM-DRY Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world's largest floor cleaning franchise, with more than 3,500 locations in over 50 countries that serve more than 10,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry's patented hot carbonating extraction process provides an environmentally friendly, deeper clean for carpets, tile, stone, upholstery and other surfaces. Chem-Dry has over 40 Green Certified products. green-certified hot carbonating extraction cleaning process allows surfaces to dry faster, provides a deeper clean, and leaves homes healthier. Chem-Dry has been ranked the number one carpet cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 29 consecutive years and has been selected by Franchise Direct as one of the top 100 global franchises. For more information, visit www.chemdry.com. N-HANCE N-Hance Wood Refinishing, founded in 2001, is the #1 choice for refinishing hardwood floors, cabinets, furniture and other wood surfaces. N-Hance is transforming the cabinet and hardwood floor renewal industry. Our Lightspeed® process of refinishing cabinets, hardwood floors and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) requires no sanding, is non-toxic and has very little odor. Plus, most jobs can be completed in half the time as traditional refinishing—often in as little as one day. The Lightspeed process cures wood surfaces with a powerful ultraviolet (UV) light that provides a professional and durable factory finish. N-Hance, a trusted partner of The Home Depot, has over 200 franchises across the U.S. and Canada and recently expanded into Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.nhance.com. Baird Capital makes private equity, growth equity and venture capital investments in strategically targeted sectors around the world. Having invested in more than 295 companies over its history, Baird Capital partners with entrepreneurs and, leveraging its executive networks, strives to build exceptional companies. Baird Capital provides operational support to its portfolio companies through a proactive portfolio operations team and a deep network of relationships which together strive to deliver enhanced shareholder value. Baird Capital is the direct private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co. For more information, please visit www.BairdCapital.com. Mission Statement: We are committed to the entrepreneurial success of our franchisees as well as industry leadership by providing innovative products and processes and unparalleled service, while enriching the lives of all of our customers and associates.