Business Description

CAPITAL CARPET CLEANING was developed out of an unquestionable need in the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry to provide a superior, ultra-high powered, carpet and upholstery cleaning system.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	12	85.7%
Company-Owned Units:	2	14.3%
Total Operating Units:	14	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 14 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Minnesota	4
2. Florida	7
3. California	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Minnesota

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$0-5K
Total Investment:	$35-45K
Average Total Investment:	$40K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$1-10K
Average Franchise Fee:	$6K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	1
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
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:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. FL	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Capital Carpet Cleaning & Dye.