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Vanguard Cleaning Systems
VANGUARD CLEANING SYSTEMS has been successfully franchising in the commercial cleaning industry since 1984. VANGUARD is currently seeking unit and master franchisees in the United States and Canada. Currently, Vanguard has 1,847 franchises and 51 regional offices.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984Franchising Since: 1984IFA Member
Operating Units: Franchised Units: 2,713 100% Company-Owned Units: 0 0% ______ _____ Total Operating Units: 2,713 100% Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1,996 92.8% In 27 States Canada: 156 7.2% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries ______ _____ Total: 2,152 100% North America: States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: Density Units 1. California 386
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin Financial Requirements
Investment: Minimum Net Worth: $1.5-35K Cash Investment: $1.5-35K Total Investment: $150-200K Average Total Investment: $175K Fees: Initial Franchise Fee: $7-35K Average Franchise Fee: $12K On-Going Royalty: 5% Average Royalty: 5% Advertising Fee:
Average Number of Employees: , 1 Part-timeSpace Needs (in square footage): N/APreferred Sites: Other Sites: Encourage Conversions? YesEarnings Claims Provided? NoListed in the SBA Registry? NoSupport and Training
International Franchise Association: Yes Canadian Franchise Association: No Franchisee Association/Member: No Size of Corporate Staff: 26 Site Selection Assistance? Not Applicable Lease Negotiation Assistance? Not Applicable Financial Assistance? Yes, Direct Marketing Support: Co-Op Advertising: No National Advertising: No Regional Advertising: No Local Advertising: No Marketing Materials: Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items Additional Services: In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Sales Strategies Other Marketing Support: None Specified On-Going Support: Central Data Processing: Included in Fees Central Purchasing: Not Applicable Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees 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 Office 2 Weeks+
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): Financial Net Worth: 2 General Business Experience: 2 Specific Industry Experience: 3 Formal Education: 1 Psychological Profile: 3 Personal Interview(s): 5
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 477 Asian-American: 176 Hispanic: 925 Native American: 8 Other: 258 Specific Minority: Equipment financing, loan assistance.
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? Yes Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 700
U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No
