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Swisher Hygiene

6849 Fairview Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28210
800#: (800) 444-4138
Tel: (704) 364-7707
Fax: (704) 364-1202
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.swisheronline.com
Contact: Mr. Bruce Mullan, Vice President Sales

SWISHER HYGIENE is the world's largest commercial restroom hygiene franchise. This unique niche franchise offers limited competition with high profit returns. Complete training and an extensive support program are provided. Franchisees provide a weekly service that is a combination of a sanitary cleaning and product supply.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1981;	First Franchise:	1990
Franchise Units:	111
Company-Owned Units:	1
Total Units:	112

Distribution: U.S. -- 98; Canada -- 8; International -- 6
> North America -- Operations in 40 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 12 in CA, 8 in FL, 6 in MI

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20

Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 3 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: All States

Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 900-1,200 SF; HB, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$50-100K;		Average Total Investment:	$75K
Minimum Net Worth:	$N/A
Fees:	Franchise:	$15-85K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
	Royalty:	6%
	Advertising:	2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	5/5
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	N/A
Area Development Agreements:	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	No
Cooperative Advertising:	No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	55
On-Going Support:	A,B,C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	1 Week Charlotte, NC.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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