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Steamatic
The total cleaning and disaster recover franchise, serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets.Emphasis is on combating problems associated with indoor air pollution, such as cleaning/sanitation of the HVAC system, air ducts, coils, carpet cleaning, etc. Emphasis also on water and fire damage restoration of residential/commercial buildings. Plus, general cleaning of residential and commercial properties.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1967
Franchising Since:
1968
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
400
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
400
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
302
75.5%
In 43 States
Canada:
60
15%
In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:
38
9.5%
In 26 Foreign Countries
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Total:
400
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Texas
56
2. California
43
3. Illinois
26
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:
$
Cash Investment:
$25-80K
Total Investment:
$55-150K
Average Total Investment:
$103K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$7-24K
Average Franchise Fee:
$16K
On-Going Royalty:
8-5%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
0%
Average Number of Employees:
5-40 Full-time, 3-10 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Warehouse
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:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
32
Site Selection Assistance?
Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
