Business Description

Specializing in REAL carpet dry cleaning which is dry & can be used immediately. We guarantee that the spots removed do not return. Unique ways of getting business without telemarketing gets tremendous referrals and repeat business. This proven 17 year old business offers extensive individual training and on-going support in carpet dry cleaning, upholstery & drapery cleaning, air duct cleaning & water damage restoration.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1998

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	3	75%
Company-Owned Units:	1	25%
Total Operating Units:	4	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 4 100% In 1 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. Texas	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$15-20K
Total Investment:	$30-50K
Average Total Investment:	$40K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
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. Plano, TX	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10-20 U.S.: Yes, SW, Southeast, Midwest Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Joy Carpet Dry Cleaning.