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Modernistic Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Co.

We are a full-service carpet and upholstery cleaning company, established in 1972 and the largest of its kind in Michigan. We rank in the top 5 nationally among all independent companies, we grant larger territories and we are looking for qualified people to represent our brand name in major U.S. markets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1972

Franchising Since:

1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	4	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	4	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	4	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Michigan	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$50-100K
Average Total Investment:	$85K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12-40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	14%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	70
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Troy, MI	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4

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

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	Life Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

8-15

U.S.:	Yes, 43 States Where Registered
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: