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| Cleaning Authority, The 7230 Lee DeForest Dr., # 200 Columbia, MD 21046 |
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Business Description
The Cleaning Authority utilizes innovative methods to develop large, successful residential cleaning businesses. Business owners implement an ambitious and effective customer acquisition program. This program, employee management and client satisfaction systems, drives the cased based, residual income model. The Cleaning Authority's business model combines simple business fundamentals with solid systems, and an unprecedented support infrastructure, towards tremendous income potential.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1977
Franchising Since: 1996
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 18 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Industrial Space
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
The Cleaning Authority utilizes innovative methods to develop large, successful residential cleaning businesses. Business owners implement an ambitious and effective customer acquisition program. This program, employee management and client satisfaction systems, drives the cased based, residual income model. The Cleaning Authority's business model combines simple business fundamentals with solid systems, and an unprecedented support infrastructure, towards tremendous income potential.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1977
Franchising Since: 1996
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 185 | 99.5% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 1 | 0.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 186 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Florida | 15 |
| 2. Michigan | 13 |
| 3. Texas | 14 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $200K |
| Cash Investment: | $30K |
| Total Investment: | $113K |
| Average Total Investment: | $113K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $30K-50K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4-6% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Industrial Space
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 20 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet | ||||||||
| 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: | 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. Corporate Office | 2 weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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