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At a Glance
Products & Services: Commercial cleaning
Number of Locations: 2,239
Total Investment: $8.54K - 65.41K
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1991
Private Owned
About Anago Cleaning Systems
David Povlitz first began offering cleaning services to commercial customers under the Anago name in 1989. The company, which began franchising in 1991, offers its services to customers throughout the United States. Franchises provide regularly scheduled office cleanings as well as periodic maintenance, such as carpet shampooing and window powerwashing.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 2,239 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2,196 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1,673 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1,233 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $8,543 - $65,406
Franchise Fee: $4,590 - $32,348
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $4,590 - $32,348
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $10,000 - $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $2,000 - $50,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 16% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 10. 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: At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,