National Parking Association releases parking in America report 2012

The National Parking Association recently released their comprehensive report on parking in America, titled "Parking in Perspective: The Size and Scope of Parking in America". The report which analyzes date from public and private research on the parking industry analyzes the entire state of parking in America. It goes into details on the number of facilities, market size, population projections, as well as numerous other things crucial to anyone in the parking industry. It is definitely essential for all parking professionals, to help you gain information on the state of the industry, what your potential is in the market, and how you can maximize the opportunities that are out there. Click here to download the report. 

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We do lines does more than just parking lot striping, we are your full service parking lot striping company. We also do curb paint and stencils, handicapped spaces, wheel stops, traffic sign installation, warehouse floor striping and staging, pavement stencils, and parking lot cleaning. We cover the whole gamut as well as doing some specialty jobs. We love what we do, and we're good at it. Visit our website to find out more!

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Franchisee Profile: Rob Schlosser

Name: Rob Schlosser
Development Date: January 1, 2011
Brand: We Do Lines
Territory: Nassau/Suffolk, NY.
Phone Number: 631-445-3779
Email: robs@wedolines.com

Rob Schlosser grew up in East Islip, New York, where he became a New York City fireman for 10 years. During his time in the fire department, Rob started an asphalt maintenance business that he currently owns called All County Asphalt Maintenance. They do full service parking lot maintenance including sealcoating, crack filling, pothole repair, and snow removal.

Q: How did you learn about the brand?
A: I was working on a job for my business, and I needed a parking lot striped. After searching and searching I couldn’t find anyone reliable until I stumbled upon We Do Lines. I called We Do Lines and talked with Skip Barrett, my current business partner and Director of Franchise Development at We Do Lines. Skip convinced me to take a trip to Connecticut to learn more about the company and becoming a possible franchise owner. At the time, I wasn’t ready to take on another business by myself so I declined the offer. A month later, Skip contacted me and asked me if I wanted to go into business as partners. Skip was so passionate about the growth opportunities and successes of We Do Lines that I couldn’t decline his offer. We Do Lines is a great compliment to my current business.

Q: What was appealing to you about joining We Do Lines?
A: First and foremost, the name. It is catchy, turns heads and makes people pay attention which is important for any business. I constantly have people admiring my truck and trailer, and sometimes people take pictures. I don’t think I would have bought the franchise if it wasn’t for the name.

The other reason is that my other business was primarily working asphalt repair and resurfacing on residential properties. We Do Lines offered me the opportunity to break into the commercial asphalt industry and work on large scale projects.

Q: What makes your business different?
A: The thing that separates We Do Lines from our competitors is professionalism. Aside from We Do Lines, the industry is underdeveloped which allows us to expand into more markets. Most other people in this line of work are untrained or just trying to make a few dollars quickly. Our employees are fully trained, have clean trucks, and uniforms. The We Do Lines standard of excellence is incomparable.

Q: What challenges have you overcome to get where you are now?
A: Finding passionate and reliable employees is the biggest challenge in any industry. Our employees are fully trained in house as well as on the job. We also send our employees to school given by the leading manufacturer of the machines we use daily. Our business is around the clock so we need people who can be flexible and work efficiently. We only hire excellent workers.

Q: Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?
A: I’m an outdoorsy guy. I love boating, horseback riding, sky diving vacationing and staying in shape.

Franchisee Profile: Skip Barrett

Name: Skip Barrett
Development Date: January 1, 2011 

Brand: We Do Lines
Territory: Nassau/Suffolk, NY.
Phone Number: 516-320-4750
Email: sbarrett@wedolines.com

Skip Barrett is a Huntington, New York native with a background as a franchisor. His first company was Garage Tek, a franchise he started with a partner that focuses on garage storage systems. Skip was previously the Director of Franchise Development for We Do Lines. His belief in the company and the We Do Lines system was so strong that he evolved into a franchise owner in Long Island.

Q: How did you learn about the brand?
A: When the housing market turned down I found myself not being able to keep working for Garage Tek in the capacity that I wanted. I decided that I wanted to be a part of a company that was a necessity in these hard times rather than a luxury. I began doing research and attending forums on different franchises, and I found out about We Do Lines. I contacted Chris Couri, CEO of We Do Lines, and we began building a relationship. I felt We Do Lines was a perfect fit with my background.

Q: What was appealing to you about joining We Do Lines?
A: We Do Lines offers a service that is a necessity for other businesses. Currently the market for parking lot striping is fractured. It’s exciting to be working for a company that is quickly growing and expanding as a leader in the industry. The centerpiece of the We Do Lines success is a strong set of corporate ethics coupled with a vision of social responsibility that ensures continued growth, brand development, and loyalty.

Q: What makes your business different?
A: We Do Lines offer its clients a higher class of focused operators. Our processes are standardized, and our employees are trained professionals. Most of our competition is unskilled and unreliable private contractors looking for one time work opportunities. This allows us the opportunity to build greater relationships in the communities that we service in order to become the transcending brand within the industry.

Q: What are your business development plans?
A: As a continually growing company, our goal is to be the leading national brand for parking lot striping solutions.

Q: Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?
A: Aside from being a tri-athlete, I am currently learning to be a pilot. Flying allows for an incredible experience that focuses your senses, and lets you escape the stresses of everyday life. I primarily fly single engine planes. My son also flies, and trains me directly sometimes. It’s a great way for us to spend some unique father-son time together.

ABOUT WE DO LINES, USA Based in Ridgefield, Conn., and founded in 2008 by three friends looking to revolutionize a $1 billion segment of a $29 billion industry, We Do Lines, USA, a full-service parking lot striping franchise provides quality, professional, and reliable line striping services in a timely and cost efficient manner. Its services make parking lots everywhere safer, cleaner and more functional, while enhancing the overall aesthetics of the property. We Do Lines, USA accomplishes this mission by utilizing a combination of state-of-the-art technology and trained professionals to ensure a top-quality end result. For more information, please visit www.wedolines.com.

Franchisee Profile: Tim Janasek

Name: Tim Janasek
Development Date: Spring, 2010
Territory: Cleveland (Cuyahoga County), OH
Phone Number: 440-829-0224
Email: tjanasek@wedolines.com

Tim Janasek is from the Cleveland, Ohio area. He is a graduate of Wittenberg University and has a business background of over 25 years in sales and marketing management. We Do Lines of Cleveland, Ohio is family owned and operated. 
 
How did you learn about the brand? 
A family member who lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut, where We Do Lines is based, read some of the local press for We Do Lines and told me about them. We were immediately intrigued by the concept and I began doing market research regarding the viability of the business model within the Northeast Ohio area. We   decided that a We Do Lines franchise would be a perfect fit for developing a new brand and business within the pavement marking industry.                                                                         
                                                                                                    

What was appealing to you about joining We Do Lines? 
The We Do Lines franchise has provided us with the opportunity to own, manage and operate a family business. We couldn’t be happier with the national branding and support system that We Do Lines offers. Their intranet management system really streamlines the administrative tasks associated with running a small business allowing us to focus on sales, marketing, networking, building and maintaining client relationships and of course spraying paint on the ground.

What makes your business different? 
Professionalism, dependability and customer service are what separates, We Do Lines from our competitors. We Do Lines is not a “weekend warrior” striping company. Our project range has included private jet centers, churches, school districts, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, parking garages and retail plazas. We also have the support and power of a national brand behind us that allows for increased market exposure and continued growth.

What are your business development plans? 
Currently, our focus is on pavement markings and line striping projects that require either re-striping, striping over sealcoating or new layouts. However, the ability to provide additional services within the pavement marking and maintenance category is a growth opportunity. We will continue to develop business relationships with respected and quality focused Seal Coaters, Paving and Construction Companies in the Northeast Ohio area.

Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions? 
I enjoy playing golf whenever I get the chance. However, growing and expanding the business is my passion at the moment.

ABOUT WE DO LINES, USA 
Based in Ridgefield, Conn., and founded in 2008 by three friends looking to revolutionize a $1 billion segment of a $29 billion industry, We Do Lines, USA, a full-service parking lot striping franchise provides quality, professional, and reliable line striping services in a timely and cost efficient manner. Its services make parking lots everywhere safer, cleaner and more functional, while enhancing the overall aesthetics of the property. We Do Lines, USA accomplishes this mission by utilizing a combination of state-of-the-art technology and trained professionals to ensure a top-quality end result. For more information, please visit 

www.wedolines.com.