Vanguard Cleaning Systems®
- Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.
655 Mariners Island Blvd., # 303
San Mateo, CA 94404
USA
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(800) 564-6422
/
(650) 287-2400
- (650) 591-1545 (Fax)
Founded in 1984, the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® organization is built upon over 3,000 independently owned and operated franchised commercial cleaning businesses, which are licensed and supported by a Master Franchise network of 56 independent regional offices throughout North America. Vanguard® franchised commercial cleaning businesses service more than 15,000 businesses, healthcare companies, educational facilities, and non-profit organizations.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 1999
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
55 |
98.2% |
| Company-Owned Units |
1 |
1.8% |
| Total Operating Units |
56 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
52 |
92.9% |
In 32 States
|
| Canada |
4 |
7.1% |
In 3 Provinces
|
| International |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Total |
56 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Florida |
5 |
| California |
4 |
| Texas |
4 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
8 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
| Marketing Materials |
Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items
|
| Additional Services: |
In-House Marketing, Newsletter, Sales Strategies
|
| Other Marketing Support |
Website |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Local Regional Office |
2 Weeks+ |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$2.5-30.8K |
| Cash Investment |
$2.5-30.8K |
| Total Investment |
$142.4-450.8K |
| Average Total Investment |
$297K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$100-350K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$225K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
$5-10K |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
2 |
| General Business Experience |
2 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
1 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
0 |
| USA |
No, All United States |
| Canada |
No, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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