Business Description

A completely diversified cleaning and restoration business, with multiple income opportunities. The insurance restoration market (fire, smoke and water damages) is our main focus. We also specialize in commercial and residential cleaning. SERVPRO teaches effective management, marketing and technical skills. We are seeking qualified individuals with the desire to own their own business and become part of the SERVPRO team. If you want to be the best, join the best team. Call 1-800-826-9586.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1967

Franchising Since:  1969

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1,326	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	1,326	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1,326 100% In 47 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 1,326 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	127
2. Florida	99
3. Texas	81

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:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$60-70K
Total Investment:	$102.5-163K
Average Total Investment:	$133K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$37K
Average Franchise Fee:	$37K
On-Going Royalty:	3-10%
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 5-10 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500+

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Home-based

Other Sites: Warehouse

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:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
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?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	200
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Gallatin, TN	2.5 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Location	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 95 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from SERVPRO.