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At a Glance
Products & Services: Commercial cleaning & facility services
Number of Locations: 300
Total Investment: $16.45K - 119.95K
Founded: 1983
Began Franchising: 1983
Private Owned
About OpenWorks
Founded in 1983, OpenWorks provides cleaning; carpet and upholstery service; hard floor maintenance; pressure washing; window cleaning; day porter; and handyman services for large and small offices, medical facilities, hotels, restaurants and financial institutions. Master franchises are also available nationwide.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 320 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, California, Midwest, Southwest, Texas, West, Washington.
Arizona, California, Midwest, Southwest, Texas, West, Washington.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $16,450 - $119,950
Franchise Fee: $15,200 - $67,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,200 - $67,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $16,200
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 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. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising,