Business Description

3 franchise concepts - 1 franchise fee when you join the DIAMOND HOME CLEANING SERVICES franchise system. After completion of our extensive training program, you will be an expert in maid services, carpet cleaning and window cleaning services. Benefits include explosive 20% annual customer growth demand; home-based business; no weekends (have a life!); low investment of $25-60K, including start-up/working capital; and prime territories available.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	26	76.5%
Company-Owned Units:	8	23.5%
Total Operating Units:	34	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 34 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 34 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	13

Registered in Following Registration States: California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$25K
Total Investment:	$25-61K
Average Total Investment:	$43K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:	4-6%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 24 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

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:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
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:	6
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:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Anaheim, CA	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, Southwest Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Diamond Home Cleaning Services.