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ServiceMaster Clean
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN is a division of The ServiceMaster Company. With over 60 years of franchising experience and over 4,000 franchises, SERVICEMASTER CLEAN continues to grow each year and offers franchise opportunities in three distinct categories: 1) Commercial Cleaning services 2) Floor Care services & 3) Disaster Restoration services. Financing is provided for the initial franchise fee, start-up equipment & vehicles to qualified candidates through ServiceMaster Acceptance Co.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1947
Franchising Since:
1952
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
4,450
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
4,450
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
2,914
65.5%
In 50 States
Canada:
176
4%
In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:
1,360
30.6%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
4,450
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Illinois
200
2. California
155
3. Ohio
139
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, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$50K
Cash Investment:
$12K
Total Investment:
$47.9-156.1K
Average Total Investment:
$102K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$24.9-65K
Average Franchise Fee:
$45K
On-Going Royalty:
4-10%
Average Royalty:
7%
Advertising Fee:
0.5-1%
Average Number of Employees:
3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
200
Site Selection Assistance?
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
SERVICEMASTER has estimated that 5% of franchises are owned by minorities in the U.S. An estimated 30% of total franchises are owned internationally. We offer a 10% minority discount off license fee from $2,000 to $4,000. In-house financing of 80% is available to minorities. SERVICEMASTER also has a minority on their collateral material and video that goes out to prospective franchise owners. Unique franchise scholarship awards to minorities in select markets.
