2777 E. Camelback Rd., # 350
Phoenix, AZ 85016
800#: (800) 777-6736
Tel: (602) 224-0440
Fax: (602) 468-3788
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.openworksweb.com
Contact: Ms. Shelly Cahill, Director of Marketing
OPENWORKS has been granting commercial cleaning franchises since 1983. Our program is centered around on-going training and support in addition to guaranteed initial customers. All franchises include a customer base, equipment and advanced business training. We also offer Master Franchises on an exclusive basis for certain metropolitan areas.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1983; |
First Franchise: |
1983 |
| Franchise Units: |
387 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
3 |
| Total Units: |
390 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 390;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 187 in AZ, 125 in WA, 75 CA
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 1, 2, 4, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL,WA |
| Average Number of Employees: 3+ FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 3,000(master) SF; Master
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$5-150K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$14-150K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$82K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$10-500K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$9-45K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$27K |
|
Royalty: |
10% |
|
Advertising: |
1% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/20 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
Yes |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
N/A |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
40 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2 Wks. Regional Office (Janitorial); 4 Wks. Regional Off. & 3 Wks. Master's Off. (Master). |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
All Countries |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.