Business Description

DUCTBUSTERS is the largest franchisor of duct-cleaning businesses selling exclusively to air conditioning contractors. You receive a protected territory, full use of the nationally registered name and logo, the Busterlink computer software, training for production-sales-and management, 14-volume training and reference manuals, equipment recommendations and continual on-going support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1989

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	29	96.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	3.3%
Total Operating Units:	30	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 27 90% In 8 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 3 10% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 30 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	17
2. Louisiana	3
3. Texas	2

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$7.5K
Total Investment:	$2.5-50K
Average Total Investment:	$26K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$7.5-24K
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
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:	6
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:	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:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Clearwater, FL	5 Days
2. Franchisee's Facilities	2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 16 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 DuctBusters.