26851 Richmond Rd.
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
800#: (800) 321-0770
Tel: (216) 464-4212
Fax: (216) 464-8869
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.sparklewash.com
Contact: Mr. Hans G. Funk, President
SPARKLE WASH provides mobile power-cleaning and restoration, providing broad market opportunities to our franchisees for the commercial, industrial, residential and fleet markets. SPARKLE WASH franchisees can also provide special services, including wood restoration, all using our environmentally-friendly products.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1965; |
First Franchise: |
1967 |
| Franchise Units: |
171 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
172 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 93;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 79
> North America -- Operations in 32 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 13 in OH, 13 in PA, 8 in NY
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; N/A
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$19.3-21.3K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$50K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$50K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$60K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$15K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$15K |
|
Royalty: |
3-5% |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
Continual |
| Passive Ownership: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(B) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
No |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
15 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week Headquarters; 3 Days Franchisee Location; 3 Days National/Regional Meetings. |
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.