Business Description

Commercial cleaning franchise which includes comprehensive training, equipment, billing and collection services, and an initial customer base. With an affordable down payment as low as $2,000, COVERALL HEALTH-BASED CLEANING SYSTEM provides a combination of business programs and support systems that focus on meeting the needs of franchisees and their customers. Master and territory franchises are also available.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	9,151	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	9,151	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 9,151 100% In 40 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 9,151 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	742
2. Florida	778
3. Ohio	754

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10,612
Cash Investment:	$2-27.2K
Total Investment:	$10-37K
Average Total Investment:	$30K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10-32.2K
Average Franchise Fee:	$21K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	90
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Brochures, Promotional Items
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
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. Local Regional Support Center	32-48 Hours
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1257 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System.