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At a Glance
Products & Services: Industrial cleanser manufacturing & distribution
Number of Locations: 53
Total Investment: $212.45K - 305.45K
Founded: 1965
Began Franchising: 1983
Private Owned
About Chemstation
In the early '80s, George Homan's Dayton, Ohio, distribution company was suffering from the impact of the recession. To combat this, the company began manufacturing its own detergent formulas, delivering the detergent to industrial customers in refillable containers.Chemstation customers receive free containers that franchisees refill. Franchisees handle all receiving, storing, disposing and rendering of the detergent for their customers.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Midwest, Northeast, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada, Mexico.
Midwest, Northeast, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada, Mexico.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $212,450 - $305,450
Franchise Fee: $0 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $0 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $300,000 - $500,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6. 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: As needed. At franchisee's location: As needed.
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,