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Modernistic Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Co.
1460 Rankin St.
Troy, MI 48083




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Business Description

We are a full-service carpet and upholstery cleaning company, established in 1972 and the largest of its kind in Michigan. We rank in the top 5 nationally among all independent companies, we grant larger territories and we are looking for qualified people to represent our brand name in major U.S. markets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1972

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

4

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
4
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:4100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
4
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Michigan4

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Cash Investment:$50K
Total Investment:$50-100K
Average Total Investment:$85K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$12-40K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:14%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Storefront

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:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:Life Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
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:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 70
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:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Troy, MI2 Weeks
2. On-Site1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8-15

U.S.:

Yes, 43 States Where Registered
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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