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At a Glance
Products & Services: Pressure washing, restoration & preservation services
Number of Locations: 91
Total Investment: $35K - 103.45K
Founded: 1965
Began Franchising: 1967
Private Owned
About Sparkle Wash
SparkleWash was founded in 1965 and began franchising in 1967. It is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations throughout the United States and internationally. It provides power washing services for transportation, residential, industrial and commercial customers.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 64 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 | 64 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 66 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| 2008 | 75 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $35,000 - $103,450
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% 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: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Additional training available
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Prospecting programs