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At a Glance
Products & Services: Carpet & upholstery cleaning
Number of Locations: 1,304
Total Investment: $44.9K - 65.9K
Founded: 1983
Began Franchising: 1983
About Heaven's Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Based in Rexburg, Idaho, Heaven's Best uses a low-moisture cleaning system, so the carpet dries completely in under an hour. The company was founded in 1983 and began franchising the same year.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 1,273 | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1,241 | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1,268 | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1,271 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $44,900 - $65,900
Franchise Fee: $28,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $80/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $28,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $80/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $20,000
Liquid Cash Available: $9,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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: 4 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
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