Anago Cleaning Systems

#39

At a Glance

Products & Services: Commercial cleaning

Number of Locations: 2,434

Total Investment: $8.54K - 65.41K

Founded: 1989

Began Franchising: 1991

About Anago Cleaning Systems

David Povlitz first began offering cleaning services to commercial customers under the Anago name in 1989. The company, which began franchising in 1991, offers its services to customers throughout the United States. Franchises provide regularly scheduled office cleanings as well as periodic maintenance, such as carpet shampooing and window powerwashing.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	2,427	0	5	2
2011	2,239	0	0	0
2010	2,196	0	0	0
2009	1,673	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $8,543 - $65,406
Franchise Fee: $4,590 - $32,348
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $10,000 - $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $2,000 - $50,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 16% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,