Service Team of Professionals (STOP)

Water/fire restoration, mold remediation

About

Founded

1971

Franchising Since

1996 (23 Years)

Corporate Address

101 N. Kirkwood Ave., #211
Bloomington, IN 47404

CEO

Brian Clark

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$78,600 - $138,500

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$100,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$50,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$48,000 - $48,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

9-7%

Ad Royalty Fee

$595+/mo.

Financing Options

Service Team of Professionals (STOP) has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following:  franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives

15% off franchise fee

Support Options

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Site Selection

Proprietary Software

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

On-The-Job Training:

Varies

Classroom Training:

48 hours

Additional Training:

Training conventions

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Bio

Service Team of Professionals (STOP) was founded in 1971 by Mack Clark, a former employee with General Dynamics, Honeywell and BF Goodrich. STOP franchisees specialize in fire, smoke and water damage cleanup and restoration, deodorizing, and carpet and furniture repair.

Cost

Initial Investment: Low - $78,600 High - $138,500

Units

-11.8%-4 UNITS (1 Year) -21.1%-8 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Franchise Financing

Using 401(K)/IRA Funds

Tax Penalty-Free
Debt Free
Expert Guidance

Learn More

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