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At a Glance
Products & Services: Comm'l./residential cleaning & disaster restoration
Number of Locations: 4,939
Total Investment: $47.86K - 168.92K
Founded: 1947
Began Franchising: 1952
About ServiceMaster Clean
ServiceMaster Clean franchises offer janitorial, floor care, disaster restoration and rebuild services. ServiceMaster Clean is part of the ServiceMaster family of brands, which also includes Terminix, TruGreen, Merry Maids, AmeriSpec Inspection Services, Furniture Medic and American Home Shield.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 3,068 | 189 | 1,682 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3,034 | 183 | 1,722 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3,043 | 180 | 1,728 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3,036 | 177 | 1,727 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $47,860 - $168,921
Franchise Fee: $24,900 - $67,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $24,900 - $67,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000 - $75,000
Liquid Cash Available: $15,000 - $25,000
Operations
10-15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1-2 days. Annual convention and regional seminars
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Intranet, web design templates, digital marketing
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #60 (2013),
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