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Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 2010
Highlights Get A Grip again as a good franchise opportunity because of our no royalty franchise program and turnkey business system. Notes our multiple surface resurfacing and repair products and techniques, too.
2010 Franchise Opportunities List

Entrepreneur® Magazine – 31st Annual Franchise 500®, January 2010
Yep, we did it again! Get A Grip appeared in the Entrepreneur®’s Franchise 500® list of franchise companies for the second year in a row. We’re pleased that recognition of our great value, turnkey franchise program keeps earning kudos.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500/index.html

Entrepreneur® Start Ups – Be Your Own Boss, Fall 2009
Get A Grip makes the cut of companies who want you to be the boss in Entrepreneur® Start Ups’ features on franchise opportunities. We’re one of only seven in the surface refinishing/restoration industry that the magazine considers worthy of mention.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/startups/index.html

Entrepreneur® Magazine – 30th Annual Franchise 500®, January 2009
Albuquerque headquartered Get A Grip debuted on Entrepreneur®’s Franchise 500® list of franchise companies in the United States and Canada at #467 and ranked fifth in its industry category of surface refinishing/restoration. The recognition comes from the company’s fast growth, commitment to quality, and green focus of keeping material out of landfills.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500/index.html

Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 2009
Calls Get A Grip a good franchise opportunity for its readers. We’re thrilled to be recognized for our no royalty franchise program and turnkey business system.
Featured Story - ‘09 Franchise Opportunities List

Print Media

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New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
VIEWPOINT – Five customer service musts to thrive in any economy
May 28 – June 3, 2010

New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
Franchising took Get A Grip to the next level – A grip on profits
February 26 – March 4, 2010

Albuquerque The Magazine, www.abqthemag.com
Sharon Dillard, Get A Grip Inc. – The A List
The Best of the City issue – Dec. 2009 / Jan. 2010

New Mexico Market Place™, www.nmmarketplace.com
Get A Grip: New Technology, Superlative Resurfacing
September issue 2009 – by Kelly Koepke

New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
Movers & Shakers
January 16 – 20, 2009

New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
Movers & Shakers
January 9 – 15, 2009

ABQJournal The Albuquerque Journal®, www.abqjournal.com
Business Outlook – Merchants & Menus
Monday, January 5, 2009 – by Tamara N. Shope

ABQJournal The Albuquerque Journal®, www.abqjournal.com
Business Outlook – Welcome
Monday, December 8, 2008

New Mexico Market Place™, www.nmmarketplace.com
Get A Grip: Give Your Home’s Surfaces Some Pizzazz
September issue 2008 – by Kelly Koepke

The Albuquerque Journal®, www.abqjournal.com
Bathing Beauty - Refresh bathtub’s look while sparing walls - Home - D4
Saturday, February 16, 2008 – by Rick Nathanson

The Albuquerque Journal®, www.abqjournal.com
Surface Beauty - Spray on a new look for your old counter - Home - C4
Saturday, December 29, 2007 – by Rick Nathanson

New Mexico Market Place™, www.nmmarketplace.com
Get the Look of Granite or Stone with Get A Grip
September issue 2007 – by Kelly Koepke

New Mexico Market Place™, www.nmmarketplace.com
Get A Grip: Affordable, Quality Resurfacing
September issue 2006 – by Kelly Koepke

SuCasa Magazine, www.sucasamagazine.com
Counter Pointers - SuCasa takes a shine to surfacing your kitchen
Summer issue 2006 – Edited by Alicia Kellogg

New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
Movers & Shakers
November 11 - 17, 2005

The Albuquerque Journa, www.abqjournal.com
Business Outlook – Moving Up
November 7, 2005

New Mexico Women Magazine, www.nmwoman.com
Women on the Up & Up
October issue 2005

The Albuquerque Journal®, www.abqjournal.com
Business Outlook, Letters to Outlook – Ways to resurface the old bathtub
Thursday, September 22, 2005 – by Mike Murphy, Business Editor

New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
Movers & Shakers - (PDF)
August 5 - 11, 2005

The Albuquerque Journa, www.abqjournal.com
Business Outlook, Moving Up
Monday, August 1, 2005

Internet

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New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com

Get A Grip acquires new headquarters
Monday, June 28, 2010


New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com

VIEWPOINT – Five customer service musts to thrive in any economy
May 28 – June 3, 2010


How I Changed Careers, www.howichangedcareers.com
From CHANEL to Franchise Owner – How I Changed Careers
Interview with Sharon Dillard, President of Get A Grip, Inc. 2010


Resources for Entrepreneur’s, www.gaebler.com
Interview with Sharon Dillard, President of Get A Grip, Inc. 2010


Entrepreneur.com, www.entrepreneur.com
Recognized Get A Grip Franchising, LLC as a qualified franchise business
Monday, August 4, 2008


New Mexico Business Weekly, www.newmexico.bizjournals.com
Get A Grip makes national franchise list
Monday, January 5, 2009


PR News Now, www.prnewsnow.com
Albuquerque Get A Grip Inc. Announces New Franchising Opportunities for 2008

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KRQE News 13, www.krqe.com
NM Market Place Magazine featuring Get A Grip Inc. - (MPG)
February-April 2005, Commercial segments

Print Advertising

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Albuquerque The Magazine, www.abqthemag.com
Avocado green countertops, your days are numbered.
Can you guess which samples cost 70% less than granite?
Your Get A Grip resurfacing sample kit.
June issue 2008 – May issue 2009

Su Casa Magazine, www.sucasamagazine.com
Avocado green countertops, your days are numbered.
Can you guess which samples cost 70% less than granite?
Your Get A Grip resurfacing sample kit.
Summer 2008 – Autumn 2008 – Spring 2009 issues

New Mexico Market Place™, www.nmmarketplace.com
Remodel at the fraction of the cost of replacement
January issue 2009 – December issue 2009

New Mexico Apartment News, www.aanm.org
Remodel at the fraction of the cost of replacement
January – December 2009

Corporate Office and Showroom

GET A GRIP, Inc.

11840 Cochiti Rd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87123

Office: 505.268.0929

Fax: 505.268.2776

Toll-free: 800.290.6004

  • Each Get A Grip franchise and dealer is independently owned and operated.