Business Description

FABRI-ZONE offers a full-service affiliate concept to start with a turn-key system with an environmentally sensitive cleaning program, a patented dry cleaning and purification carpet cleaning process. Steam finishing process cleans upholstery and draperies. 14 profit centers mean high returns for affiliates. Recommended by carpet manufacturers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1981

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	39	97.5%
Company-Owned Units:	1	2.5%
Total Operating Units:	40	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 7 17.5% In 0 States Canada: 30 75% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 3 7.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 40 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$6K
Total Investment:	$14K
Average Total Investment:	$14K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$Varies
Average Franchise Fee:	$-1K
On-Going Royalty:	$150/Mo.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 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:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	3 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	3 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Toronto, ON	8 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8 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 FabriZone Cleaning Systems.