Philadelphia, PA – February 11, 2009 – Mr. Sandless, the rapidly expanding wood floor refinishing system recently named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List, is hosting its annual conference later this month. The 2009 convention will be held at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from Friday, February 20, 2009 through Sunday, February 22nd.

“This year’s conference should be very exciting,” says Dan Praz, founder and President of the Pennsylvania-based company. “Not only did we make Entrepreneur’s 500 List, but we also announced our 100th franchise in 2008, so we’re looking forward to celebrating our successes but also strategizing our future.”

Events will kick-off Friday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony to recognize top performing franchises. Recipients include:

· Franchise of the Year 2009
Mr. Sandless Northeast PA., Luke Anastasio

· Top Franchise of the Year 2009
Mr. Sandless Delmarva, Jesse and Ashley Brown

· Franchise Leadership Award 2009
Mr. Sandless Knoxville, Bill and Debbie Ishak

· Most Improved Franchise of the Year 2009
Mr. Sandless Chester/Berks County PA., Tom Dykie

· 2009 Team Spirit Award
Mr. Sandless Central New Jersey, Kathleen Conti

On Saturday, February 21st, guest speaker Karen Wells, regional developer for Sales Partners Worldwide, will discuss how to utilize her company’s Rent-a-Sales-Manager™ service, which offers business owners a senior-level sales executive in their business each week for less than the price of an entry-level receptionist.

The weekend concludes, on Sunday, February 22nd, with a Q&A breakfast led by Mr. Sandless CEO Dan Praz. In addition, Praz will discuss expectations for 2009.

For more information regarding the annual convention or Mr. Sandless’ products or services, please call (610) 364-2080 or visit www.mrsandless.com.