Duraclean International

  • Duraclean International, Inc.
220 Campus Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1485
  • (800) 251-7070 x 130 / (847) 704-7100 x 122
  • (847) 704-7101 (Fax)

DURACLEAN offers distinct services, markets and revenue center packages to fit your needs for independence and growth. Carpet cleaning, ceiling and wall cleaning, upholstery and drapery cleaning, mold remediation, fire/water damage restoration, janitorial, pressure washing,hard surface floor care, duct cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning are all services that we offer. We are the most diversified cleaning franchise in the world.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1930

Franchising Since: 1945

Operating Units

Franchised Units 346 97.7%
Company-Owned Units 8 2.3%
Total Operating Units 354 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 222 56.1% In 50 States
Canada 6 1.5% In 0 Provinces
International 168 42.4% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 396 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Florida 38
Illinois 34
California 30

Registered in the 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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 25
Site Selection
Assistance
N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance N/A
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening N/A
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Home Study Program Ongoing
Success Institute, Corp. Office 5 Days
On-Site Cleaning 2 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth N/A
Cash Investment $51K-91.5K
Total Investment $30-144K
Average Total Investment $87K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $17.5K
Average Franchise Fee $17K
On-Going Royalty 2-8%
Average Royalty 5%
Advertising Fee 0%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees varies
Average Number of Part-Time Employees varies
Space Needs (in square feet) None
Preferred Site Types Home-Based
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 3
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 3
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 5
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 30
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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