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Cleaning Authority, The
The Cleaning Authority utilizes innovative methods to develop large, successful residential cleaning businesses. Business owners implement an ambitious and effective customer acquisition program. This program, employee management and client satisfaction systems, drives the cased based, residual income model. The Cleaning Authority's business model combines simple business fundamentals with solid systems, and an unprecedented support infrastructure, towards tremendous income potential.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1989
Franchising Since:
1996
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
190
99.5%
Company-Owned Units:
1
0.5%
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Total Operating Units:
191
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
191
100%
In 39 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
191
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
15
2. Texas
14
3. Michigan
13
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$200K
Cash Investment:
$30K
Total Investment:
$90-130K
Average Total Investment:
$110K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K-50K
Average Franchise Fee:
$40K
On-Going Royalty:
4-6%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
1%
Average Number of Employees:
18 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Industrial Space
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:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
20
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers
