Business Description

Aroma enhancement plus infection control systems for retail, commercial and industrial manufacturing, specializing in full line of high profit products and services for germ killing, restroom supplies and maintenance. Also, interior non-toxic power washing of kitchens, restrooms, delis, coolers, food prep areas, etc. to eliminate cross contamination of infectious diseases. Plus, exterior, environmentally-friendly high-heat power washing of sidewalks, grease pits and dumpster areas.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	30	75%
Company-Owned Units:	10	25%
Total Operating Units:	40	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 40 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 40 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	36
2. Indiana	3
3. Wisconsin	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$2.5-9.5K
Total Investment:	$9.5-95K
Average Total Investment:	$52K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$9.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	8-13%
Average Royalty:	10%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
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. Addison, IL	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, IL, IN, MI, WI Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from AmeriCare Restroom Hygiene & Supply.