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SERVPRO
 

A completely diversified cleaning and restoration business, with multiple income opportunities. The insurance restoration market (fire, smoke and water damages) is our main focus. We also specialize in commercial and residential cleaning. SERVPRO teaches effective management, marketing and technical skills. We are seeking qualified individuals with the desire to own their own business and become part of the SERVPRO team. If you want to be the best, join the best team. Call 1-800-826-9586.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1967

Franchising Since:

  1969

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:1,571 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:1,571 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:1,571 99.9% In 47 States
Canada:1 0.1% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:1,572 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California172
2. Florida101
3. Texas95

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:$150K
Cash Investment:$60-70K
Total Investment:$132,050-180,450
Average Total Investment:$133K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$42K
Average Franchise Fee:$42K
On-Going Royalty:3-10%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   5-10 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,500+

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Home-based

Other Sites:

   Warehouse

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:320
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:Various
 

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. Franchisee's Location1 Week
2. Gallatin, TN2.5 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   95
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All
Overseas:No
 
 
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