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Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System
 

This is a great time to look at starting a commercial cleaning business. No matter what happens in the economy, facilities always need to be cleaned. With low overhead and operating costs, a franchised service business with a proven system and support offers an exciting model for entrepreneurs. Coverall supports it Franchise Owners through comprehensive training, an initial customer base, billing and collections services, financing, a global network of 90 Support Centers, plus the unique benefits of the Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® Program.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1985

Franchising Since:

  1985

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:9,137 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:9,137 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:8,047 88.1% In 40 States
Canada:384 4.2% In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:706 7.7% In 5 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:9,137 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Florida772
2. Ohio709
3. California697

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$10.7K
Cash Investment:$2-27.2K
Total Investment:$10.6-37.8K
Average Total Investment:$24K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$9.1-30.6K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   1-2 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

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:82
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Promotional Items
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
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
 

Training:

1. Local Regional Support Center32-48 Hours
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:3372
Asian-American:255
Hispanic:2248
Native American:87
Other:1900
Specific Minority:Equipment financing, loan assistance, cash discount, VetFran program.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   1,309
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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