BearCom Building Services Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Commercial cleaning
Number of Locations: 58
Total Investment: $12.79K - 39.29K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1990
About BearCom Building Services Inc.
Dennis and Jill Jenkins, parents of nine children, started their first cleaning business in Billings, Montana, in 1971. Eight years later, after expanding their business through Montana, Missouri, Utah and Kansas, the Jenkins officially founded Laser Chem Commercial Cleaning. In 2004, the company changed its name to BearCom Building Services.Today the company, now lead by son Michael, offers janitorial services to commercial customers across the United States.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $12,787 - $39,287
Franchise Fee: $9,995 - $14,995
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $9,995 - $14,995
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 24 hours.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Other marketing support: Marketing training
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