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Service Business Opportunity - PuroClean Franchisees, known as the "Paramedics of Property Damage", offer emergency restoration services to insurance companies and property owners for water damage, mold, smoke, fire clean up, and biohazard events. PuroClean was identified by FRANdata as one of the fastest-growing U.S. franchise concepts, ranking 53rd in the nation. As a PuroClean franchise owner, you have an opportunity to profit from the huge potential of the disaster restoration claims industry -- an industry that pays out approximately $162 billion for insured property losses each year. Supported by a national business training support center, PuroClean Franchisees have become the property restoration provider of choice for insurance professionals and property owners throughout the United States and Canada. - Recession-proof industry - High-profit margins - Business-to-Business Model - Low startup costs!
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1991
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 282 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 282 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 277 | | 98.2% | | In 41 States |
| Canada: | 5 | | 1.8% | | In 1 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 282 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Florida | 26 | | 2. California | 23 | | 3. North Carolina | 17 |
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: | $Not Required |
| Cash Investment: | $35K |
| Total Investment: | $69K-93K |
| Average Total Investment: | $81K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $45K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $45K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 10-8% |
| Average Royalty: | 9% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): Varies
Preferred Sites: Not Applicable
Other Sites: Warehouse
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 35 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | Marketing Fund |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 15 Days | | 2. Franchise Location | 5 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 2 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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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: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 85-100
| U.S.: | Yes, Southeast, Midwest, West |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |
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