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Steamatic
303 Arthur St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2352


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Business Description

The total cleaning and disaster recover franchise, serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets.Emphasis is on combating problems associated with indoor air pollution, such as cleaning/sanitation of the HVAC system, air ducts, coils, carpet cleaning, etc. Emphasis also on water and fire damage restoration of residential/commercial buildings. Plus, general cleaning of residential and commercial properties.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1948

Franchising Since:  1968

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

425

92.6%
Company-Owned Units:347.4%
 
Total Operating Units:
459
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:36178.6%In 43 States
Canada:6013.1%In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:388.3%In 25 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
459
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California43
2. Illinois26
3. Texas56

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:$54-71K
Total Investment:$100-171K
Average Total Investment:$136K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$7-24K
Average Franchise Fee:$16K
On-Going Royalty:8-5%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 5-40 Full-time, 3-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Warehouse

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:10 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?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 32
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
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:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Ft. Worth, TX3 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

U.S.:

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