Top 100 Franchises
2016
Founded in 1985, Coverall North America, Inc. is a leading franchised brand, licensing thousands of entrepreneurs to operate independent professional commercial cleaning businesses using the Coverall® brand in 90 markets across the United States and Canada. Local Coverall Franchised Businesses are trained to deliver the Core 4® Process using hospital-grade disinfectants, advanced cleaning products and infection control protocols developed over three decades of industry experience to kill and remove germs, helping reduce the risk of illness and infection. Today, more than 40,000 customers count on Coverall Franchisees to deliver the Coverall® Program for a consistently healthy clean, high quality service, fast response time, trained and supported by a trusted, global brand. Please note that the numbers below reflect operating units for Coverall North America, Inc. only.
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5,246 | 14.14% | 0 | -- | 5,246 | 14.14% |
| 2013 | 4,596 | -8.35% | 0 | -- | 4,596 | -8.35% |
| 2012 | 5,015 | -- | 0 | -- | 5,015 | -- |
Investment Required
Coverall offers a range of investment options, depending on your business and investment goals. The fee to purchase a Coverall Franchised Business ranges from $13,500 - $38,400. Coverall also offers financing options for your franchised business. Coverall will provide financing for the following items: initial franchise fee, new equipment, additional business, branded apparel or other business supply purchases. The following details the range of investments required to open your initial franchised business. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $13,500 | $38,400 |
| Initial Equipment and Supply Package | $1,261 | $2,235 |
| Corporate Filings, Banking, Business License, and Permits | $175 | $475 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $0 | $100 |
| Apparel | $0 | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-Opening Costs | $0 | $200 |
| Additional Funds (4 Months) | $314 | $3,400 |
| General Liability Insurance (monthly) | $116 | $351 |
| Franchise Owner On The Job Accident Insurance | $48 | $240 |
| Automobile Insurance | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| Workers' Compensation Insurance (per $100 of payroll) | $12 | $23 |
| Vehicle | $225 | $900 |
| Total Initial Investment | $16,839 | $49,401 |
Ongoing Expenses
Coverall Franchise Owners pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 5% of Gross Monthly Dollar Volume and support fees equal to 10% of Gross Monthly Dollar volume.
What You Get: Training and Support
Coverall offers training, an initial package of customers, business support options, immediate financing and a local Coverall team to support your business.
Territory
Coverall does not grant exclusive territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2015 FDD.
2015
The Coverall Brand represents a better way to clean. As a Coverall Franchised Business Owner, you will be fully trained and certified in the Health-Based Cleaning System® Program and prepared to help your customers improve the cleanliness, health, and wellness of their facilities. Financing available; Initial customer base with all franchise packages; Excellent business development support services; Training and Professional Certification Programs. Coverall is recognized as a leading brand in the commercial cleaning industry. The Coverall® Program removes the maximum amount of dirt as quickly as possible, kills germs that can cause illness, and improves air quality. For over 28 years we've helped thousands of entrepreneurs build commercial cleaning franchised businesses by implementing our program. Are you ready to start your business today?
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4,596 | -8.35% | 0 | -- | 4,596 | -8.35% |
| 2012 | 5,015 | -3.91% | 0 | -- | 5,015 | -3.91% |
| 2011 | 5,219 | -- | 0 | -- | 5,219 | -- |
Investment Required
Coverall offers entry level, mid-level, and executive level franchise packages, depending on your business and investment goals. The fee to purchase a Coverall Franchised Business ranges from $11,250 to $37,000. Coverall also offers financing options that will help you to start, maintain, and grow your franchised business. Coverall will provide financing for the following items: Initial Franchise Fee, New Equipment, Additional Business, Apparel or other business supply purchases. The following details the range of investments required to open your initial franchised business. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $11,250 | $37,000 |
| Initial Equipment and Supply Package | $890 | $1,890 |
| Corporate Filings, Banking, Business License, and Permits | $175 | $475 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $0 | $100 |
| Apparel | $0 | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-Opening Costs | $0 | $200 |
| Additional Funds (4 Months) | $314 | $3,400 |
| General Liability Insurance (monthly) | $58 | $351 |
| Automobile Insurance | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| Workers' Compensation Insurance (per $100 of payroll) | $12 | $23 |
| Vehicle | $225 | $900 |
| Total Initial Investment | $14,148 | $47,656 |
Ongoing Expenses
Coverall Franchise Owners pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 5% of Gross Monthly Dollar Volume and support fees equal to 10% of Gross Monthly Dollar volume.
What You Get: Training and Support
Coverall offers the most advanced training program in the industry with a comprehensive classroom, online and a hands-on approach to training. Our Franchised Business Owners and their employees are trained and certified to become Health-Based Cleaning System Professionals. The Coverall Training Program also includes small business ownership education, strategies for growth, and further professional certification programs that can help further your expertise as an independent franchised business owner. With a network of 90 Support Centers, Coverall Franchised Business Owners are part of a larger System that is available to provide valuable support and advice as needed. Additional benefits include billing and collections services and a Cash Flow Protection Program to help with day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Territory
Coverall does not grant exclusive territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2014 FDD.
2014
The Coverall Brand represents a better way to clean. As a Coverall Franchised Business Owner, you will be fully trained and certified in the Health-Based Cleaning System® Program and prepared to help your customers improve the cleanliness, health, and wellness of their facilities. Financing available; Initial customer base with all franchise packages; Excellent business development support services; Training and Professional Certification Programs. Coverall is recognized as a leading brand in the commercial cleaning industry. The Coverall® Program removes the maximum amount of dirt as quickly as possible, kills germs that can cause illness, and improves air quality. For over 28 years we've helped thousands of entrepreneurs build commercial cleaning franchised businesses by implementing our program. Are you ready to start your business today?
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5,015 | -3.91% | 0 | -- | 5,015 | -3.91% |
| 2011 | 5,219 | -3.14% | 0 | -- | 5,219 | -3.14% |
| 2010 | 5,388 | -- | 0 | -- | 5,388 | -- |
Investment Required
Coverall offers entry level, mid-level, and executive level franchise packages, depending on your business and investment goals. The fee to purchase a Coverall Franchised Business ranges from $9,120 to $37,000. Coverall also offers financing options that will help you to start, maintain, and grow your franchised business. Coverall will provide financing for the following items: Initial Franchise Fee, New Equipment, Additional Business, Apparel or other business supply purchases. The following details the range of investments required to open your initial franchised business. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $9,120 | $37,000 |
| Initial Equipment and Supply Package | $880 | $1,557 |
| Corporate Filings, Banking, Business License, and Permits | $175 | $475 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $0 | $100 |
| Apparel | $0 | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-Opening Costs | $0 | $200 |
| Vehicle | $225 | $900 |
| General Liability Insurance (monthly) | $58 | $351 |
| Additional Funds (4 Months) | $314 | $3,400 |
| Total Initial Investment | $10,796 | $44,323 |
Ongoing Expenses
Coverall Franchise Owners pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 5% of Gross Monthly Dollar Volume and support fees equal to 10% of Gross Monthly Dollar volume.
What You Get: Training and Support
Coverall offers the most advanced training program in the industry with a comprehensive classroom, online and a hands-on approach to training. Our Franchised Business Owners and their employees are trained and certified to become Health-Based Cleaning System Professionals. The Coverall Training Program also includes small business ownership education, strategies for growth, and further professional certification programs that can help further your expertise as an independent franchised business owner. With a network of 90 Support Centers, Coverall Franchised Business Owners are part of a larger System that is available to provide valuable support and advice as needed. Additional benefits include billing and collections services and a Cash Flow Protection Program to help with day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Territory
Coverall does not grant exclusive territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2013 FDD.
2013
The Coverall Brand represents a better way to clean. As a Coverall Franchised Business Owner, you will be fully trained and certified in the Health-Based Cleaning System Program and prepared to help your customers improve the cleanliness, health and wellness of their facilities. The Coverall System is on a mission to make the world a cleaner, healthier place. Join us? Financing available; Initial customer base with all franchise packages; Excellent business development support services; Training and Professional Certification Programs.
Coverall is recognized as a leading brand in the commercial cleaning industry. The Coverall Program removes the maximum amount of dirt as quickly as possible, kills germs that can cause illness, and improves air quality. For over 28 years we've helped thousands of entrepreneurs build commercial cleaning franchised businesses by implementing our program. Are you ready to start your business today? This is a great time to look at the benefits of owning a commercial cleaning franchise and decide if it is right for you. According to the International Franchise Association, franchising provides nearly 18 million jobs in the United States, generating $2.1 trillion to the economy.
Coverall is Recession Resilient: No matter what happens in the economy, facilities always need to be cleaned.
Join a Growth Industry: According to IBIS World the janitorial services industry is in a "growth phase," and a key factor for success is being part of a franchise system. Be an Industry Leader: The Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Program sets a new standard for commercial cleaning, going beyond just cleaning for appearance to focus on reducing the spread of illness-causing germs in commercial facilities. Take the first step toward starting your own business today!
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,219 | -3.14% | 0 | -- | 5,219 | -3.14% |
| 2010 | 5,388 | -2.27% | 0 | -- | 5,388 | -2.27% |
| 2009 | 5,513 | -- | 0 | -- | 5,513 | -- |
Investment Required
Coverall offers entry level, mid-level, and executive level franchise packages, depending on your business and investment goals. The fee to purchase a Coverall Franchised Business ranges from $10,620 to $37,000. Coverall also offers financing options that will help you to start, maintain and grow your franchised business. Coverall will provide financing for the following items: Initial Franchise Fee, New Equipment, Additional Business, Apparel or other business supply purchases. The following details the range of investments required to open your initial franchised business. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,620 | $37,000 |
| Initial Equipment and Supply Package | $880 | $1,557 |
| Banking, Business License, Assumed Name Filings and Permits | $50 | $350 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $0 | $100 |
| Apparel | $0 | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-Opening Costs | $0 | $200 |
| Vehicle | $225 | $900 |
| Additional Funds (4 Months) | $314 | $3,400 |
| Total Initial Investment | $10,796 | $44,323 |
Ongoing Expenses
Coverall Franchise Owners pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 5% of Gross Monthly Dollar Volume and support fees equal to 10% of Gross Monthly Dollar volume.
What You Get: Training and Support
Coverall offers the most advanced training program in the industry with a comprehensive classroom, online and a hands-on approach to training. Our Franchised Business Owners and their employees are trained and certified to become Health-Based Cleaning System Professionals. The Coverall Training Program also includes small business ownership education, strategies for growth and further professional certification programs that can help further your expertise as an independent franchised business owner. With a network of 90 Support Centers, Coverall Franchised Business Owners are part of a larger System that is available to provide valuable support and advice as needed. Additional benefits include billing and collections services and a Cash Flow Protection Program to help with day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Territory
Coverall does not grant exclusive territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2012 FDD.
2012
Interested in starting a cleaning business? Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System has helped thousands of entrepreneurs succeed in building a commercial cleaning business. With an industry-leading approach to Franchise Owner training and support, together with Coverall's advanced, science-based commercial cleaning program, you gain the opportunities and skills needed to start and grow a successful cleaning business.
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System was founded in 1985 and is a leading franchisor in the commercial cleaning industry. Since the beginning, our mission has always been "to promote economic growth and independence for a diverse group of business owners by providing franchise ownership opportunities." Coverall Franchise Owners are trained and certified in the Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Program to clean and disinfect their clients' workplaces to help reduce the spread of illness-causing germs creating cleaner, healthier environments.
Coverall supports its Franchisees with comprehensive training, an initial customer base, billing and collection services, financing and a global network of 90 Support Centers. The Coverall System will work with you every step of the way to guide and support your success. When you join forces with one of the top-ranking commercial cleaning franchisors in the world, you have the competitive advantage of using a proven franchise system with over 25 years of experience and stability.
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,388 | -2.27% | 0 | -- | 5,388 | -2.27% |
| 2009 | 5,513 | 1.44% | 0 | -- | 5,513 | 1.44% |
| 2008 | 5,435 | -- | 0 | -- | 5,435 | -- |
Investment Required
The fee to purchase a Coverall franchise ranges from $9,120 to $30,643, depending on the volume of business desired by a franchisee. Coverall offers financing options that will help you obtain the capital you need to start your business, maintain a thriving franchise and grow your company. Coverall will provide financing for the following items: Initial Franchise Fee New Equipment Additional Business Uniforms or Other Business Supply Purchases Coverall provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $9,120 | $30,643 |
| Inital Equipment and Supply Package | $880 | $1,557 |
| Banking, Business License, Assumed Name Filings and Permits | $37 | $350 |
| Franchise Owner On-the-Job Accident Insurance | 2.4% of gross monthly billings | 2.4% of gross monthly billings |
| Licenses and Permits | $25 | $300 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $0 | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-Opening Costs | $0 | $100 |
| General Liability Insurance | $72 / month | $345 / month |
| Uniforms | $0 | $100 |
| Vehicle | $225 | $900 |
| Additional Funds (4 Months) | $314 | $3,400 |
| Total Initial Investment | $10,576 | $37,150 |
Ongoing Expenses
Coverall Franchisees pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 5% of gross monthly billings, support fees equal to 10% of gross monthly billings, and franchise owner insurance coverage equal to 2.4% of gross monthly billings. Additional fees include optional sales and marketing fees, premium account fees and a referral fee for special one-time services such as window cleaning or floor refinishing.
What You Get: Training and Support
Coverall offers the most advanced training program in the industry with a comprehensive classroom, online and hands-on approach to training. Our Franchise Owners are trained and certified to become health-based cleaning professionals. The Coverall training program also includes small business ownership education, strategies for growth and further professional certification programs that can help further your expertise as an independent business owner. With a network of 90 Support Centers, Coverall Franchisees are backed by a strong team that is available to provide valuable support and advice as needed. Additional benefits include billing and collections services and a cash flow protection program to help you with your day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Territory
Coverall's Master Franchise program offers exclusive developmental rights to operate the Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System in an entire metropolitan area. Janitorial franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2011 FDD.
