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TOWER CLEANING was rated in the top 100 franchises by "Entrepreneur"; "Inc. Magazine" says we are one of the country's fastest-growing franchises of 1997. We feature a tested, proven program with your initial clients already obtained; full start-up package, complete step-by-step and on-going training; professional administrative support (customer relations, accounting, invoicing, on-going marketing).
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1988
Franchising Since: 1990
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 449 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 449 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 449 | | 100% | | In 19 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 449 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. New Jersey | 138 | | 2. Pennsylvania | 183 | | 3. Washington | 128 |
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: | $10K |
| Cash Investment: | $1.5-25K |
| Total Investment: | $3.4-34K |
| Average Total Investment: | $19K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $4-33.6K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $19K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 3% |
| Average Royalty: | 3% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Average Number of Employees: 1-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | No |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 50 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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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 |
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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: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Local Office | 1 Week | | 2. On-Site | 2-3 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 1 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 500
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |
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