Business Description

Residential cleaning program with customized one-on-one training and support. Wide variety of services available to offer clients. Large margins for operating. Franchisee is the boss of their business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	4	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 4 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 4 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Wisconsin	2
2. Tennessee	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$5K
Cash Investment:	$5-10K
Total Investment:	$7-12K
Average Total Investment:	$10K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$6K
On-Going Royalty:	6% or flat fee
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 5-8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

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:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/10,5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Madison, WI	3 Days
2. Franchisee Location	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Classy Maids.