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MTO Cleaning Services
 

Established in 1988, MTO Cleaning Services, formerly Maids to Order, now enables franchisees to offer carpet cleaning, floor care, air duct and power washing services for residential and commercial clients. On top of this exceptional revenue potential, MTO Cleaning Services gives its franchisees initial training and on-going support in marketing, technology and business planning.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1988

Franchising Since:

  1992

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:62 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:62 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:62 100% In 19 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:62 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. New Hampshire3
2. Ohio10
3. Texas4

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$300K
Cash Investment:$5-9.9K
Total Investment:$52.6-91.9K
Average Total Investment:$72K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$5-9K
Average Franchise Fee:$7K
On-Going Royalty:3-6%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:4.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   500

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:Public Relations Planning and Execution
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Independence, OH & On-Site6 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   20
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada, except ON and AB
Overseas:No
 
 
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