KINGPINS OF BOWLING INDUSTRY MEET THE KING OF CLEAN: BPAA SIGNS GROUNDBREAKING SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH JANI-KING

World’s Largest Commercial Cleaning Franchise Company Becomes the Historic, First-Ever “Official Cleaning Provider of the BPAA”

Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement Includes Prominent Brand Presence at 2011 Bowling’s U.S. Women’s Open

ARLINGTON, TX (Nov. 16, 2010) – The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) today announced that worldwide leader in cleaning Jani-King International has signed a multi-year partnership to become the “Official Cleaning Provider of the BPAA.”  The partnership brings together the largest and most respected leaders in their respective business sectors in an agreement that is international in scope.  Through the sponsorship agreement Jani-King and its network of more than 13,000 franchise owners worldwide will offer service to the more than 4,000 bowling centers that are members of the BPAA.

"This historic partnership speaks to both the power that BPAA brings as a business partner and the commitment that our member centers have made to offering consumers a clean, wholesome and welcoming experience every time they hit the lanes,” said Steve Johnson, executive director of the BPAA.  “Jani-King is absolutely unparalleled in the commercial cleaning category with a reach that spans the globe and services that are second to none, a perfect partner to match our own expansive footprint. We are proud to join Jani-King’s elite stable of partners as well as welcome them into our own.”

Jani-King’s roster of corporate partners includes an elite group of brands that are synonymous with quality and providing a stellar consumer and fan experience.  In addition to the BPAA, Jani-King sponsors a host of blue-chip organizations ranging from the PGA Tour to more than a dozen professional sports teams and world-class venues including Cowboys Stadium and the Louisiana Superdome, among many others.  

“Having an opportunity to team with the BPAA provides a uniquely beneficial partnership experience that cannot be equaled.  By providing access to the more than 71 million people who bowl annually across virtually every major market, this is a partnership opportunity that is simply unrivaled in its breadth and scope,” said Jerry Crawford, president of Jani-King International.  “The bowling industry’s remarkable resurgence has been fueled by an industry-wide commitment to offering the best possible experience to its consumers and we’re so proud and honored to join and help advance this mission.”

As the “Official Cleaning Provider of the BPAA,” Jani-King is guaranteed an exclusive presence at the bowling industry’s premier national and regional trade and association shows and events including the 2011 International Bowl Expo, Mid-Winter Bowling Summit, East Coast Bowling Centers’ Convention as well as numerous BPAA managed tournaments.  Additionally, as a sponsor of the 2011 Bowling’s U.S. Women’s Open, Jani-King will have a significant promotional presence in centers throughout the country as part of the leagues, qualifying tournaments, clinics and training sessions during the months leading up to the finals event.  The company will also receive prominent exposure at the finals which will be televised from midfield of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas in June, 2011.

Jani-King is consistently ranked the number one commercial cleaning franchise company in the world and is trusted by business and industry leaders for its steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction.  Jani-King provides commercial cleaning services to tens of thousands of customers in a variety of industries in 17 countries.  

Bowling continues to be the largest participatory sport in the United States with more than 71 million consumers annually taking to the lanes, contributing to a ten billion dollar impact on the U.S. economy in the past year alone.

About BPAA

Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, the 78-year-old Bowling Proprietors' Association of America is a trade association representing the business interests of bowling center owners worldwide.  BPAA’s mission is to enhance the profitability of its member bowling centers. 

About Jani-King

Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with over 13,000 franchise owners worldwide. Founded in 1969, the company has over 120 regional offices in 17 countries. Through a network of regional support offices, Jani-King contracts commercial cleaning services for many different facilities including healthcare, office, hotel/resort, manufacturing, restaurant, and sporting venues. The company has consistently ranked as the top performer among commercial cleaning franchise businesses.

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