#43
At a Glance
Products & Services: Residential cleaning
Number of Locations: 1,116
Total Investment: $92.55K - 120.3K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1981
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 1,058 | 32 | 0 | 26 |
| 2010 | 1,048 | 32 | 0 | 26 |
| 2009 | 1,062 | 32 | 0 | 23 |
| 2008 | 1,001 | 32 | 0 | 26 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $92,545 - $120,295
Franchise Fee: $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6.9-3.9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6.9-3.9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
68% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% 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: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 5 days. Phone consultation (before & after corporate training) : 7-10 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Intranet, PR support, customized collateral pieces, proprietary software, business coach
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