MTO Cleaning Services

  • Merrymeeting, Inc.
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Rd., # 300
Independence, OH 44131
  • (877) 392-6278 / (216) 674-0645
  • (216) 674-0650 (Fax)

Established in 1988, MTO Cleaning Services, formerly Maids to Order, now enables franchisees to offer carpet cleaning, floor care, air duct and power washing services for residential and commercial clients. On top of this exceptional revenue potential, MTO Cleaning Services gives its franchisees initial training and on-going support in marketing, technology and business planning.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1988

Franchising Since: 1992

Operating Units

Franchised Units 62 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 62 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 62 100.0% In 19 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 62 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

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

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Ohio 10
Texas 4
New Hampshire 3

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 10
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance No

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No
Marketing Materials Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services: Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support Public Relations Planning and Execution

Ongoing Support

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

Training

Independence, OH & On-Site 6 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $300K
Cash Investment $5-9.9K
Total Investment $52.6-91.9K
Average Total Investment $72K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $5-9K
Average Franchise Fee $7K
On-Going Royalty 3-6%
Average Royalty 4%
Advertising Fee 4.50%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 12
Space Needs (in square feet) 500
Preferred Site Types Storefront, Strip Center
Encourages Conversions No
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 3
General Business Experience 2
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 2
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 15
Term of Renewal Period 15
Passive Ownership? Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 20
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada, except ON and AB
Overseas No
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