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OpenWorks

OPENWORKS has been granting commercial cleaning franchises since 1983. Our program is centered around on-going training and support in addition to guaranteed initial customers. All franchises include a customer base, equipment and advanced business training. Contact us today for more information.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1983

Franchising Since:

1983

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	400	98.8%
Company-Owned Units:	5	1.2%
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Total Operating Units:	405	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	400	100%	In 4 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	400	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arizona	147
2. Washington	143
3. California	33

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Illinois, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10-500K
Cash Investment:	$6.5-150K
Total Investment:	$14-150K
Average Total Investment:	$82K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5-150K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:	10%
Average Royalty:	10%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

3+ Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	30
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
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:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Regional Office (Janitorial)	2 Weeks
2. Regional Office	4 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	40
Asian-American:	25
Hispanic:	95
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Involving franchisees in local Hispanic/Black/Asian Chambers of Commerce; promoting franchisees to gain certification as minority vendors.

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?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

100

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: