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At a Glance
Products & Services: Commercial cleaning
Number of Locations: 376
Total Investment: $2.2K - 52.8K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 2000
About Buildingstars Int'l. Inc.
Buildingstars, a commercial cleaning company founded in 1994, is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company began franchising in 2000 and now has regional offices in Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, and Tampa Bay. Services include nightly cleaning, green cleaning and consulting, and carpet and floor care.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 376 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Midwest, Northeast, South, Southeast, Southwest.
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Midwest, Northeast, South, Southeast, Southwest.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $2,195 - $52,795
Franchise Fee: $995 - $38,595
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $995 - $38,595
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $1,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Internet
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