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OpenWorks
4742 N. 24th St., # 300
Phoenix, AZ 85016-4347


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Business Description

OPENWORKS has been granting commercial cleaning franchises since 1983. Our program is centered around on-going training and support in addition to guaranteed initial customers. All franchises include a customer base, equipment and advanced business training. We also offer Master Franchises on an exclusive basis for certain metropolitan areas. Contact us today for more information.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1983

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

405

99%
Company-Owned Units:41%
 
Total Operating Units:
409
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:409100%In 3 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
409
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Arizona187
2. California67
3. Washington155

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $10-500K
Cash Investment:$5-150K
Total Investment:$14-150K
Average Total Investment:$18K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$5-150K
Average Franchise Fee:$5K
On-Going Royalty:10%
Average Royalty:10%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3+ Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000(Master)

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Master

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):4
 
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?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
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: 30
Site Selection Assistance?No
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:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
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. Regional Office (Janitorial)2 Weeks
2. Regional Office4 Weeks
3. Master's Off. (Master)3 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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