|
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: |
| U.S.: | 222 | | 56.1% | | In 50 States |
| Canada: | 6 | | 1.5% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 168 | | 42.4% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| | ______ | | _____ | | |
| Total: | 396 | | 100% | | |
| |
North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. California | 30 | | 2. Florida | 38 | | 3. Illinois | 34 |
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| 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% |
Average Number of Employees: varies Full-time, varies Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 25 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
| |
Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| 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: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
| |
Training: |
| 1. Success Institute, Corp. Office | 5 Days | | 2. On-Site Cleaning | 2 Days | | 3. Home Study Program | |
|
|
Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
| |
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 |
| |
| |
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 15 |
| Asian-American: | 5 |
| Hispanic: | 15 |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
| |
| |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
|
