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Our franchisees are highly trained in the fleet cleaning industry and maintain the same high standards Fleet Clean was founded upon. Fleet Clean utilizes proprietary technology and top-of-the-line training, and has thus broken new ground in the trucking industry by operating with peak efficiency and reliability. For our customers, this results in the greatest possible attention to detail and an ability to operate whenever and wherever you need us. For our franchisees equipped with Fleet Clean’s innovative technology, this provides a proven business model. Quality control and customer satisfaction are our primary goals. It all comes down to customer satisfaction – Our satisfied customers report an increase in their own customer satisfaction!
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | -- | 8 | 14.29% | 11 | 57.14% |
| 2012 | 0 | -- | 7 | -- | 7 | -- |
Investment Required
The initial fee to purchase a Fleet Clean franchise is $10,000 to $50,000. Fleet Clean provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Office and Warehouse Lease | $0 | $12,500 |
| Signage | $0 | $1,000 |
| Utilities | $0 | $3,000 |
| Fleet Clean Vehicle | $29,000 | $125,000 |
| Initial Chemicals and Supplies | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| Insurance | $1,500 | $7,000 |
| Training | $4,500 | $7,500 |
| Training Wages, Travel, and Living Expenses | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Employee Salaries (3 months) | $10,000 | $35,000 |
| iPhone 5s and Computer Equipment | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| myFC Software | $1,625 | $1,625 |
| Permits, Licenses and Fees | $500 | $2,500 |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $90,625 | $321,125 |
Ongoing Expenses
Fleet Clean franchisees are responsible for a weekly royalty fee of 8.5% of gross revenue and a weekly advertising fee of 4.5% of gross revenue. Other fees include a daily non-compliance fee (if any operating standard is violated) of $100, among others.
What You Get: Training and Support
Fleet Clean provides training for up to two people. Classroom training, a total of 40 hours, will be conducted at Fleet Clean's headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. On-the-job training, a total of 53.25 hours, will be conducted at a franchised Fleet Clean located in Macon, Georgia. Topics covered will include bookkeeping, equipment operation, chemical safety, and fleet washing. Fleet Clean will continue to offer ongoing advice and guidance regarding the daily operations of the franchise, as well as offer additional training when needed.
Territory
Fleet Clean does not grant exclusive territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2014 FDD.
