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At a Glance
Products & Services: Restroom deodorizing & maintenance services
Number of Locations: 89
Total Investment: $34.08K - 126.9K
Founded: 1958
Began Franchising: 1976
Private Owned
About Aire-Master of America Inc.
Working with his father in the janitorial supply business, Jerry P. McCauley noticed the need for a full-time deodorizing system in public restrooms. The products McCauley saw on the market acted only as air fresheners and did little to actually deodorize.McCauley spent the next few years researching the problem and developing solutions, and in 1960 he unveiled the Aire-Master company and system: room deodorizing machines, chemical deodorants and supplies for restroom fixture cleaning. Employees for the company installed and maintained Aire-Master systems and cleaned restrooms.
Aire-Master began franchising in 1976 and currently operates franchises in the United States and Canada.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 83 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 64 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $34,084 - $126,900
Franchise Fee: $22,900 - $69,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $22,900 - $69,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 5 days. Quarterly training available at headquarters : 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Other marketing support: Customer analysis and literature
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #184 (2011),