The Cleaning Authority
- The Cleaning Authority, Inc.
7230 Lee DeForest Dr., # 200
Columbia, MD 21046
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(866) 682-6243
/
(410) 740-1900
- (866) 685-6243 (Fax)
The Cleaning Authority utilizes innovative methods to develop large, successful residential cleaning businesses. Business owners implement an ambitious and effective customer acquisition program. This program, employee management and client satisfaction systems, drives the cased based, residual income model. The Cleaning Authority's business model combines simple business fundamentals with solid systems, and an unprecedented support infrastructure, towards tremendous income potential.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1989
Franchising Since: 1996
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
190 |
99.5% |
| Company-Owned Units |
1 |
0.5% |
| Total Operating Units |
191 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
191 |
100.0% |
In 39 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
191 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Florida |
15 |
| Texas |
14 |
| Michigan |
13 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
20 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers
|
| Additional Services: |
In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$200K |
| Cash Investment |
$30K |
| Total Investment |
$90-130K |
| Average Total Investment |
$110K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$30K-50K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$40K |
| On-Going Royalty |
4-6% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
1% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
18 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Industrial Space |
| Encourages Conversions |
No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
25 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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