Business Description

DURACLEAN offers distinct services, markets and revenue center packages to fit your needs for independence and growth. Carpet cleaning, ceiling and wall cleaning, upholstery and drapery cleaning, mold remediation, fire/water damage restoration, janitorial, pressure washing,hard surface floor care, duct cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning are all services that we offer. We are the most diversified cleaning franchise in the world.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1930

Franchising Since:  1945

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	388	98%
Company-Owned Units:	8	2%
Total Operating Units:	396	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 222 56.1% In 50 States Canada: 6 1.5% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 168 42.4% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 396 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	30
2. Florida	38
3. Illinois	34

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$25K
Total Investment:	$32.5-89K
Average Total Investment:	$61K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$17K
On-Going Royalty:	2-8%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: varies Full-time, varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	25
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Success Institute, Corp. Office	5 Days
2. On-Site Cleaning	2 Days
3. Home Study Program
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Duraclean International.