Innovating an industry
OpenWorks was founded in 1983 by Eric Roudi, CEO, who set out to create an innovative organization with an entrepreneurial spirit supported by strong management systems (8.0). Today, our combination of premium service and dedication in the hands of our management team, employees and associates, has transformed us into an industry pioneer with humble beginnings to industry leader with soaring revenues.
1983
- Company founded in Phoenix, Arizona
- 800 square foot office with three employees
1984
- First franchise sold in Phoenix-metro
1987
1989
1990
1993
- Company celebrates 10 years in business
1996
- Company adopts account strategy and sets minimum-billing requirement
2000
- Company adopts "premium quality" branding
- Company changes name from O.P.E.N. to OpenWorks
- Develops business-training program
- Develops five stages model for franchisee growth
- Shifts to consultant role to its franchises
- Embraces Open Book Management
2001
- Adds new IT infrastructure
2003
- Company celebrates 20 years in business
- Focuses on national expansion
2004
- OpenWorks grows to 55 employees company-wide, over 400 franchises, and 1,500 customers, covering 30-Million square feet of commercial and industrial space