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SERVICEMASTER CLEAN - BATTIER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO AWARD OVER $150,000 WORTH IN FRANCHISE LICENSES

MEMPHIS, Tenn (April 25, 2007) -Basketball superstar Shane Battier, in partnership with ServiceMaster Clean, announces the launch of the ServiceMaster Clean - Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship program which will award five ServiceMaster Clean commercial cleaning licenses in 2007.

Battier, a spokesperson for ServiceMaster Clean since 2005, is working closely with the national franchise company on a diversity initiative to widen the door for those interested in being their own boss. The ServiceMaster Clean - Battier Scholarship Program provides a unique opportunity for U.S. residents interested in owning their own commercial cleaning franchise to overcome some of the barriers that might limit the applicant pool, including the minimum financial investment usually required.

Battier is proud of his association and reflects on his own desire to empower people to become business owners. "Not only is ServiceMaster Clean an internationally recognized brand, but the company itself is recognized for maintaining strong values and uncompromising principles," said Battier. "They are committed to encouraging franchise opportunities and this scholarship is intended to further expand the reach of the company. Seeing the life-long dream of owning a business become a reality for aspiring entrepreneurs is an experience that I know will be very rewarding – for everyone involved."

A total of five ServiceMaster Clean commercial cleaning licenses will be awarded throughout 2007, with the first award expected in June. Applicants will select their top three choices from predetermined areas which include Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Desoto County, Mississippi, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando and San Diego. These franchise licenses are worth more than $30,000 each.



To be considered for a commercial cleaning franchise license, applicants must submit a 1,000-1,500 word essay on how they will exemplify the ServiceMaster Corporate Objectives in running their own business. A panel of independent judges will select the top entries based on the essays and other key factors. For more information on applying for this scholarship, submission forms and full application rules, interested parties are invited to visit www.ownafranchise.com/battierprogram.



About ServiceMaster Clean

ServiceMaster Clean is a member of the ServiceMaster Family of Brands. ServiceMaster currently serves residential and commercial customers through a network of over 4,500 company-owned locations and franchised licenses. The Company's brands include TruGreen ChemLawn®, TruGreen LandCare®, Terminix®, American Home Shield®, InStar® Services Group, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, Furniture Medic®, and AmeriSpec®. The core services of the Company include lawn care and landscape maintenance, termite and pest control, home warranties, disaster response and reconstruction, cleaning and disaster restoration, house cleaning, furniture repair, and home inspection.



About Shane Battier

Selected sixth by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft Battier was traded to the Houston Rockets in July 2006. Battier won numerous awards throughout his collegiate career at Duke and in 2001 was named the National Player of the Year and received the Naismith and Wooden Awards. Battier joined the Rockets after five seasons in Memphis and is a member of the USA Basketball squad to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is the Grizzlies' all-time leader in games played (396) and steals (507). He has averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game over his career. Last season, he knocked down 48.8 percent of shots, including 39.4 percent of his three-point attempts. He is currently averaging 10.6 points per game, 4.10 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game and ranks #11 in the NBA is three-point field-goal percentage (.425)

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