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Cleaning Authority, The
6994 Columbia Gateway Dr., # 100
Columbia, MD 21046
800#: (888) 308-6243
Tel: (443) 283-0406
Fax: (410) 740-1906
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.thecleaningauthority.com
Contact: Ms. Kate Collman, Franchise Development
THE CLEANING AUTHORITY offers franchisees new and innovative methods in developing a successful maid service. Our unique, high-response marketing, coupled with our state-of-the-art proprietary software system, sets us far above the competition in supporting the franchisee. Join us to make your future more successful. Member Platinum 200.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1978
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 125
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 126
Distribution:
U.S. -- 41;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 18 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in MD, 5 in FL, 4 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 3, 1, 1, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,MD,MI,VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-1,200 SF; Industrial
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $15-25K
Total Investment: $50-70K
Average Total Investment: $60.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Fees:
-Franchise: $18-28K
-Average Franchise Fee: $23.0K
-Royalty: 4-6%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: b,C,D,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Corporate Office in Columbia, MD.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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