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Home Cleaning Centers Of America

Very large franchise zones. Quality Quality Quality. Owners do not clean houses. Every corporate policy is made by the franchise owners. Each and every owner is hand picked - having money is not enough. Corporate 'Mission Statement' is to have the largest grossing, highest-quality offices in the industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1981

Franchising Since:

1984

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	41	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	41	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	41	100%	In 9 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	41	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Missouri	7
2. Colorado	4
3. Kansas	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$20-25K
Total Investment:	$30-40K
Average Total Investment:	$35K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$13K
On-Going Royalty:	4.5-5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

12 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

500

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Non-Retail

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
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:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

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

Training:
1. Denver, CO	5 Days
2. St. Louis, MO	5 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	2
Asian-American:	0
Hispanic:	2
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	We give every potential franchisee the same help!

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 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:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: