FRANCHISE SUMMARY Monitor Closely is the nation’s leading digital surveillance franchise within the DSS (Digi- tal Surveillance System) industry. Monitor Closely launched in 2006 and in a short time, has exploded onto several of Entre- preneur Magazine’s renowned franchise rankings: Franchise 500® Rank: #386 (2009); #442 (2008); Fastest-Growing Franchises: #57 (2009); #84 (2008); Low-Cost Franchises: #86 (2009); Top New Ranking: #26 (2009); #39 (2008); Monitor Closely , now under the ownership of HSF (Home Service Franchising), is poised for large yet sustainable growth. This is a niche opportunity in a rapidly growing segment of security solutions that offers tremendous revenue potential. Home Service Franchising (HSF) The executive team has a combined 35 years of franchising/entrepreneurial experi- ence. HSF is one of the fastest growing multi-brand franchisors within the service in- dustry. 360 PAINTING and Monitor Closely currently operate in the United States, Canada and Mexico and the Middle East with over 100 franchisees servicing thou- sands of customers. HSF is currently seeking Master Licensees, Regional Developers as well as Single and Multi-Unit Franchisees for both of their Flagship Brands. The DSS Industry A Frost and Sullivan Industry Report identified the industry growth for Digital Sur- veillance Systems/DSS at over 44%. Monitor Closely is experiencing the benefits of being part of such a high growth business. Along with rapid growth, the industry is experiencing tremendous fragmentation resulting in deficient service, support and cus- tomer care. It is these market conditions that have propelled the rapid growth of Monitor Closely . The DSS industry demand is worldwide. Asia, Europe and the Middle East are all ex- periencing high demand for quality digital surveillance technology and a service pro- vider to meet the needs of all customer segments large and small.