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Professional Carpet Systems
4211 Atlantic Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27604


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Business Description

PROFESSIONAL CARPET SYSTEMS is the leader in "on-site" carpet re-dyeing, servicing thousands of apartment complexes, hotels and motels worldwide. Services also include carpet cleaning, rejuvenation, repair, water and flood damage restoration and "guaranteed odor control." A total carpet care concept serving commercial and residential customers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1979

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

58

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
58
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:5187.9%In 26 States
Canada:46.9%In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:35.2%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
58
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida7
2. North Carolina7
3. North Carolina0

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $
Cash Investment:$20K
Total Investment:$40K
Average Total Investment:$40K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$14.7K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 With Truck Full-time, 0 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:N/A
General Business Experience:N/A
Specific Industry Experience:N/A
Formal Education:N/A
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5 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: 8
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
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:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Headquarters2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6

U.S.:

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