Business Description

Buy into experience and professionalism. MILLICARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES is currently seeking to select people to become franchisees in select cities in North America. The MILLICARE system includes a variety of services provided to commercial facility managers including carpet maintenance, carpet recycling, panel and upholstery cleaning and entryway systems. Franchisees receive world-class training, sales and marketing programs from a strong, experienced global franchisor.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	95	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	95	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 82 86.3% In 3 States Canada: 6 6.3% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 7 7.4% In 1 Foreign Countries   Total: 95 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$50-75K
Total Investment:	$106-138K
Average Total Investment:	$120K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15-25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1-20 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
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?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	No
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:	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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. La Grange, GA	3 Days
2. Model Franchise Location, DE	3 Days
3. Franchisee's Location	2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15-20 U.S.: Yes, All Major 2ndary Metro Areas Canada: Yes, Toronto,Montreal Overseas: Yes, Mexico	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care.