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Serv U-1st

2706 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
800#:
Tel: (503) 244-7628
Fax: (503) 234-3989
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Robert D. Rosenkranz, President


SERV U-1ST owners clean up with know-how. We serve you with on-going instruction in janitorial services for buildings. We teach proven technologies for procuring, servicing and keeping your clients. We offer 20 years' experience and our honest reputation.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1988; First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 11
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 11
Distribution: U.S. -- 11; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in OR
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 1, 2, 3, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: OR
Average Number of Employees: 1 or 2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: N/A SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $4-8K
Total Investment: $6.5-13.5K; Average Total Investment: $10K
Minimum Net Worth: $9K
Fees: Franchise: $2.3K; Average Franchise Fee: $2K
Royalty: 6-15%
Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2
On-Going Support: C,D,E,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 20 2-Hour Sessions, Portland, OR.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Oregon Only
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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