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OK Can Cleaning is in the trashcan and garbage can cleaning business, for households and businesses Business Type: Garbage Can Cleaning Franchise Year Founded: 2004 Franchise Fee: $25,000 Initial Investment: $35,000 to $55,000 Liquid Capital: $35,000 Support and Training: Yes Home Based: Yes Financing Available: Yes Number of Operating Units: 25
OK Can Cleaning Franchise Opportunity OK Can Cleaning is in the trash and garbage can cleaning business, which is developing very quickly across the United States. We are seeking only franchisee-s that have the vision to operate their own successful trash and garbage can cleaning franchise.
7 OK Can Cleaning has been working with entrepreneurs for over 10 years in the trash and garbage can cleaning franchise business and the Company has many years of experience. Our simple to operate system provides each franchisee with all the equipment, training, help and guidance that they need to help them achieve their dream of owning and managing their own successful can cleaning business. The steps to becoming an OK Can Cleaning franchisee are easy: 1. Complete the inquiry form on your right – hand side 2. Receive and read the Franchise Information Pack 3. Discuss the opportunity with the Franchisor 4. Receive a copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document to study 5. Discuss in detail the financial information with the Franchisor 6. Book a Discovery Day to visit the Franchisor and discuss & support 7. Accept Franchisor-s invitation to be come a Franchisee 8. Complete your training and start your business The franchise complies with the International Franchise Association-s Code of Ethics, which details standards of fairness and ethical conduct for Franchisors. Cleaning equipment is funded in house by the Franchisor. 20% discount will be given to Veterans that have been honorably discharged
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Mower Doc provides an on-site mobile repair business servicing lawn mowers, lawn maintenance equipment, and any type of small engine. No mechanic experience required! Business Type: Service Franchise Year Founded: 2005 Franchise Fee: $25,000 Initial Investment: $163,200 to $214,000 Liquid Capital: $100,000 Support and Training: Yes Home Based: Yes Financing Available: 3rd Party
Mower Doc Mower Doc is a mobile mower service and repair franchise that offers customers everything from minor tune-ups and maintenance to major overhauls, all done quickly and efficiently in their home by our knowledgeable, certified mechanics. Our customers never have to take their mower to the shop. The shop comes to them! Mower Doc prides itself on its customer service. Our first-class service department has the best on-site service for mower equipment. Our goal to create a brand that means quality, great service and the most effective mobile mower care in the market is well under way. You can join us in achieving that goal, building your own Mower Doc business as we roll our brand out across the United States.
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Our founder, Duane Smith, has perfected the service model and service delivery process for the Mower Doc brand. He has also defined the marketing and business development models used to attract and generate interest in the services. In addition to residential customers, Mower Doc also works with many commercial clients including most major mower brands, and we intend to scale future opportunities for the benefit of our franchise investors.
Easy to get started The Mower Doc franchise model is a work-from-home operation in most cases, allowing for a very low initial investment and a strong operating profit. It is operationally structured to run smoothly, with a small number of employees and a reasonable workload for an owner operator. Workflows, process management and franchisor experience in the field allow for the Mower Doc model to be replicated easily with the right franchise partners.
10 We grant an exclusive territory to each franchise owner in a defined area with a 150,000 population or within a 15-mile radius of the Mower Doc location, whichever is greater.
Great support from the Mower Doc franchise management team! We provide three weeks of initial training at our headquarters in Georgia before franchisees open for business. Training covers operational, sales and marketing techniques, as well as on-the-job coaching in customer service. This is followed by additional training at each franchisee-s new Mower Doc location. Periodic refresher training is subsequently provided at our headquarters. Mower Doc also offers operational support in business unit operations and maintenance, customer service techniques, product ordering, suggested pricing guidelines and administrative procedures. We also provide superb advertising and marketing strategies to help our franchisees bring in new business.
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Artificial turf sales business for residential and commercial clients Business Type: Lawn and Turf Franchise Year Founded: 2009 Franchise Fee: $20,000 Initial Investment: $45,000 to $105,500 Liquid Capital: $25,000 Support and Training: Yes Home Based: Yes Financing Available: 3rd Party Number of Operating Units: 4
Intelliturf History – A Synthetic Grass Franchise Full of Opportunity IntelliTurf is a sales, marketing, distribution and installation firm serving landscaping, recreation and golf industries. Our original focus was the installation of Sand-Filled Synthetic Golf Surfaces that play like natural grass. Today we sell and distribute our synthetic grass products to all types of businesses as well as build backyard putting greens, artificial lawn systems and recreational play areas that are Lead Free and 100% Recyclable. Since the late 1990-s we have been servicing our customers with the most innovative artificial turf products available. IntelliTurf has completed synthetic golf greens and practice areas for multi-family housing communities including apartments, condominiums and senior housing, corporate campuses, private clubs, residences, and driving ranges. We have built courses in the United States as well as Europe and the Caribbean. Our multi-housing/ developer clients are located all across the US as well as Europe. In 2006 we started our investigation into franchising and at that time changed our name from Pennington Golf Design, Inc. to IntelliTurf to reflect the ever-expanding markets and surfaces in our business.
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The Franchise Model: Today, Intelliturf has 4 locations in the following markets – the system is working and growth is apparent, these markets have each grown revenues since their opening, contact us for more information on our Item 19 financials. • Lake Tahoe, CA • Atlanta, GA • Salt Lake City, UT • Tulsa, OK The model, which can be a home based business, offers multiple revenue streams including sales and distribution of synthetic grass, installation of projects, marketing, training and support for numerous contractors, landscape and hardscape businesses. This is a professional services and sales business where the franchisee benefits from our effective online lead generation and introduces the benefits of IntelliTurf Synthetic Grasses to an array of potential customers. Here is a partial list of customers we serve in our existing markets: • Home Owners • Multi-Family including Senior Housing • Public/Private Schools • Churches • Contractors • Landscape • Hardscape • Developers • Architects and Landscape Architects
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Our local and regional franchise marketing programs will make the phone ring, you will have the opportunity to introduce superior products and solutions for a virtually unlimited pool of potential customers. Intelliturf Franchise Training to Support Your Success IntelliTurf Franchise prides itself on the training program we have in place for our franchisees. Built in conjunction with the most experienced consulting group in franchising, IntelliTurf’s system is intended to educate and build confidence. Marketing and Operations – 1 week at our place While you will also get exposure right from the start on our construction methods, most of your first week of training will bring you up to speed on our marketing and operations programs. This training occurs at our corporate headquarters where you will be guided through our way of doing business. Here you will get the inside knowledge about how we go about letting your community and territory know you are in business. Turf education is done at the factory with experienced personnel guiding you through each step of the process. Operations and all of our business procedures are covered so that you understand how we manage the business from receiving a lead to maintaining the installed surfaces. Construction and Installation Training – 1 week at your place
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Unique to IntelliTurf is our training program for installation that takes place in your territory. We help you build your very first installation, which most franchise owners will use as their demonstration facility. This installation will occur prior to your grand opening and assist you in your marketing efforts. Ongoing training – varies as needed. No business owner ever knows it all and many companies have turnover for a variety of reasons. Our system is built for the long haul and we offer you and your staff training options from sales, marketing, operations and installation throughout the life of our agreement. Artificial Turf Market – Your Opportunity through a Proven Franchise Model IntelliTurf started as a putting green company back in the late 1990-s. Over the past decade we have expanded and grown our offerings as the products available improved. Today we are a diversified Artificial Turf company installing lawns, playground systems as well as golf surfaces for numerous market segments. Factors driving the growth of the Artificial Turf industry: • Product innovations delivering more realistic look and feel • Record number of municipalities imposing watering restrictions • Escalating costs of maintaining natural grass • Safety aspects of an engineered surface system • Environmental movement is sweeping the country
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Statistics outlining market size of industries we serve: • The golf industry is $25 billion industry with over 26,000,000 players in the U.S. • 17.3 million apartments in the U.S. (many need a new playground or amenity) • Landscaping is a $70 billion industry These three statistics are the core of our business. Take a minute and think about just how large these markets are. Add churches, schools, commercial properties and private residences to the mix and we feel you will begin to understand the size of the Artificial Turf marketplace.
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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What is the Business Model? Discovery Map International, Inc. is a franchise business model typically operated from a home office location designed for quick ramp up and simple systems that allow franchise partners to thrive under the brand! Our franchise business model is simple and straight forward based on the following elements: 1. You own the rights to an exclusive DMI map and territory. 2. You sell advertising space on your physical and electronic map media. 3. You submit your advertising information to DMI design and publication offices using our proprietary software tools. 4. DMI support staff design and produce your custom ad in both print and digital form. 5. DMI sends the completed map to an approved print vendor. 6. You receive the maps in bulk and distribute them to DMI map display cases strategically located throughout your territory. 7. You keep the racks full and await your next annual sales cycle to continue to grow your DMI franchise business and your profits!!! Company History Discovery Maps International, Inc. (DMI) is an internationally recognized alternative advertising map Production Company headquartered in the beautiful green mountains of Waitsfield, VT. Beginning as a printed map marketing concept tailored to businesses located within resort towns in the Northeast, DMI now operates throughout the United States and Internationally with an entirely virtual platform on the way as well. DMI publishes over one hundred and twenty five unique maps with an annual distribution of over twenty million copies and growing!
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Why Franchising? Franchising Works – By combining the power of entrepreneurs who own and operate their own business and a proven business model with operating systems and a track record of success, the franchise concept has been immensely successful throughout the U.S. Owners care more about their business than employees, it’s no secret! • According to the U.S. Commerce Department fewer than 5% of Franchises were terminated on an annual basis • In a study by Arthur Anderson & Company of 366 franchise companies, nearly 97% were still in business after 5 years. • In contrast, a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration revealed that 62.2% of all new businesses failed within their first 6 years of business. In 1993, Resort Map (now DMI), restructured the company into a franchise model in order to leverage the growing popularity and success of its unique map-based advertising medium. As a franchise business, DMI was able to greatly accelerate the number of resort towns and destination places where our customized maps could be distributed and used by local businesses as a primary source of marketing.
18 What do I Get in a Franchise? We understand that evaluating a business and considering an investment in a franchise takes time and careful consideration. Thus, the first step – understanding what you get for your investment - is crucial. Discovery Map International is an established brand in the travel and tourism industry, by offering a known product with a recognized brand you have already insulated yourself from many of the risks of failure for a new enterprise – we have made the mistakes so you don’t have to! To deliver value and growth of your operation, Discovery Map International will provide the support and assistance you need on an ongoing basis – you are never alone while building your business. Here are some of the Discovery Map International franchise advantages. • Qualified, dedicated corporate staff with expertise in all areas of business • A proven track record of success - nearly 130 established maps in the US and UK • Comprehensive training and on-going support in operating your business • A growing industry with strong demand • Personal and financial benefits of business ownership • Independence and flexibility • Complete start up marketing materials package • Comprehensive map design and publishing support • We are like ONE BIG FAMILY.
Training and Support A very important benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program, which is delivered to each and every franchise partner to Discovery Maps. The Training Program has been designed for owners and key personnel and includes training on all topics you will need to run your new business with confidence and success. Product knowledge, sales skills, customer interaction techniques,
19 business operations, policies, procedures, marketing and promotional techniques covered in detail. Training takes place in our Waitsfield, Vermont headquarters and also in your franchise map territory. In addition, supplemental training will be offered on an on-going basis. On-Going Support To help support and manage the growth of your operation, Discovery Map International will provide assistance with all aspects of running your business, including: • Site selection research for the map location • Map drawing and design • Promotions to prospective advertisers • On-going public relations and new business development • Technology development • Web-based platform implementation and development
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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The first franchise company of its kind, Mr. Appliance targets the high demand appliance repair industry. Mr. Appliance specializes in the service and repair of all brands of major household appliances. Leaning toward the higher end, upscale home appliances, Mr. Appliance is the best path for a true entrepreneur into this 2.7 billion dollar industry. At Mr. Appliance, we bring the professionalism back with welltrained service professionals. Franchisees have assistance to enter the light commercial service arena as well. A franchise can start from the home and then work into a small mixed-use office/warehouse location as the business grows in size and employees. The support from the World Headquarters is on-going and includes Franchise Systems Managers that will visit franchisee locations to help both office and field personnel with continual polishing of their relationship building and business skill sets.
Established: 1996 First Unit Franchised: 1996 Franchised Units: 176 Company Owned Units: 0 States Registered In: All US
Cash Investment: $25,000 Total Investment: $75,000
21 Minimum Net Worth: $150,000 Franchise Fee: $32,500 / 100,000 Minimum Population Royalty: 2.5-7% sliding scale Ad: 2% Average Number of Employees: 8 Passive Ownership: No Home Based: Yes B2B: Yes Master Franchise Opportunities: No Financial Assistance Provided: Yes Site Selection Assistance: No Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Recruiting Assistance: Yes Co-Operative Advertising: No Training: Extensive initial pre-training assistance Intensive hands on success academy training On going continuing education by a trained Business coach
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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AmeriSpec is routinely named the No. 1 home inspection franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue! AmeriSpec celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is part of the ServiceMaster Family of Brands along with ServiceMaster Clean, Furniture Medic, Merry Maids, American Home Shield and Terminix. (Contact Taylor Speer-Sims for any of these companies!) The home inspection business is growing again as resale home sales are increasing each month. This franchise is ideal for someone who either wants to operate it as an owner-operator or grow it by adding inspectors. Home-based, low investment, financing for up to 80% of the franchise fee is available. Liquid capital required is $25,000.
Established: 1987 First Unit Franchised: 1987 Franchised Units: 280, 222 in US and 58 in Canada Company Owned Units: 0 States Registered In: Registered in all States. Working with brokers for US opportunities only, not Canada.
Cash Investment: $25,000 Total Investment: $50,000 Minimum Net Worth: $100,000
23 Franchise Fee: $26,900-$36,900 Royalty: 7% Ad: 3% Average Number of Employees: 1-10 Passive Ownership: No Home Based: Yes B2B: Yes Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes Site Selection Assistance: No Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Recruiting Assistance: No Co-Operative Advertising: No Training: 2 weeks at our Training Center in Memphis TN Other Info: 2 territory sizes available based on population. Initial Fran Fee is $26,900 for smaller one and $36,900 for larger. We will advise what fee is for each territory.
The typical day an AmeriSpec owner/operator is centered on conducting inspections and generating and scheduling future ones. Marketing efforts are key, and developing relationships with real estate agents is an integral part of any strategy. This entails meeting with them at their offices or at monthly Board of Realtor events. An eye is always directed at business development, and customer service is paramount. Timing of a home inspection is crucial, since it is one of the last steps for the buyer in the home-buying process.
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Other daily and on-going activities include: -Developing and implementing a marketing plan consisting of regular email and mailings. -On-going training on the technical aspects of home inspection and keep up to date on local codes. -Repairing, reviewing and sending inspection reports.
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Floor Coverings International offers residential and commercial customers the ability to shop for flooring at their location on their time. We offer Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Area Rugs, and Luxury Vinyl flooring. With one the largest selections of flooring from every major manufacturer, FCI franchisees and their staff work with customers to beautify their space. With a cutting edge, proprietary computer system, INSPIRENET allows a client to visualize their actual room with thousands of different kinds of flooring in real time. A full color proposal is generated on the spot with full pricing. Backed with powerful marketing and advanced analytical tracking systems, the FCI franchise owner is in complete control of their business, their employees and their future. Established: 1988 First Unit Franchised: 1988 Franchised Units: 133 Company Owned Units: 0 States Registered In: All of US and Canada Canada Franchises: Yes International Franchises: No
Cash Investment: $50,000 Total Investment: $137,000 - $310,000
26 Minimum Net Worth: $250,000 Franchise Fee: $49,500 Royalty: 5% Ad: 3% Average Number of Employees: 2 Passive Ownership: Not Encouraged Home Based: No B2B: Yes Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Recruiting Assistance: Yes Co-Operative Advertising: No Training: Initial training at Headquarters over the first year. Training classes (spread out in three sessions held within the first 6 months of operating the business) and field training at least twice in the first year and annually beyond the first year. Significant and pragmatic Continuing Education Programs in the form of bi-monthly system wide webinars and our intranet training/support center. Other Info: The #1 question from most: •
"How can I compete against the big box chains" o We have the same product cost pricing as Home Depot! o Our technology to visualize flooring and sell it is incredible. When you see it in action, you'll be impressed. Big Box stores don't have this and their sales model won't permit them to have it. They focus on the customer coming to them. FCI focuses on going to the customer. o Our pricing is very competitive. We do not lose bids on price!
Day in the Life of a franchise owner centers around the following: • Networking with other businesses o This is one the most important components of the business owner's day. Franchisees network with businesses that come across flooring jobs but do not do the flooring work themselves (restoration companies, realtors, architects, remodelers, property management, multi-family unit owners, etc.,)
27 Attend BNI meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings as well as other structured networking opportunities Leading the team o Guiding and growing their staff. o Ensuring that the sales team has leads, is following structure, and hitting their numbers. o Ensuring that the project coordination team is controlling costs. Overseeing the business metrics o Working with Floor Coverings International corporate to ensure the business is hitting financial / time based milestones. o Ensuring marketing ROI hits budget and goals and ensuring KPI's are on trend for business plan budgets and goals. Meeting with customers o
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For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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A Gotcha Covered franchise provides a lifestyle business with extraordinarily profit potential through high margins and extremely low operating expenses, all within a very cash flow friendly model. We sell virtually everything for the interior of a window, both for the residential and commercial markets, including blinds, shades, shutters, window film and fabric treatments like draperies, curtains, swags & cascades and hundreds of other custom window treatments and accessories.
Established: 2001 First Unit Franchised: 2009 Franchised Units: 60+ Canada Franchises: Yes International Franchises: No
Cash Investment: $70,000 - $80,000 Total Investment: $70,000 - $80,000 Franchise Fee: $59,900 Royalty: Ramps to $1,000/Mo over first year Ad: Ramps to $300/Mo over first year Average Number of Employees: 0-5 Passive Ownership: Yes Home Based: Yes B2B: Yes Master Franchise Opportunities: No
29 Extensive 2 phase training covers everything including sales and marketing, business management, textiles and design, proprietary technology use and much more. 2 weeks of Initial Training, one in Denver then the second in market followed one to two months later by 1 week of Advanced Training in Denver. Airfare and hotel for both trips included in franchise fee. Financial Assistance Provided: 3rd Party Site Selection Assistance: N/A Home Based Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A Co-operative Advertising: Cooperative advertising available through Gotcha Covered approved vendors.
Our franchisees typically launch their business from their homes selling custom window treatments to other homeowners and businesses. In the early stages of the business, we encourage them to spend as much time as possible networking with other individuals and businesses who are in a position to refer business to them. This is our primary networking strategy, and the most successful franchisees make this an ongoing priority. This marketing strategy leads to appointments, and our franchisees spend time within the customer's home to learn about their window treatment needs and work together to find a solution. Once the homeowner has signed off on the specific products, our franchisees place the orders with the appropriate vendors. Over the following days and weeks, they monitor the order and ultimately coordinate the installation. (While our franchisees are welcome to perform their own installations, we recommend that they hire professionals due to 1. the knowledge and skill required to
30 be a great installer, and 2. that we'd rather have them out making sales than spending time on installations.)
In summary, the Gotcha Covered model is primarily a marketing and sales model. While there are other duties and tasks like bookkeeping and other administrative tasks, the bulk of our franchisees' time is spent working with people in the marketing and sales role. That's why we prefer people who are good in an environment that rewards good interpersonal skills but where prior experience or hard closing skills are not required. For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Home Based, low-overhead, high margin, mobile, low-investment real estate services business providing accurate and timely Home Inspection service and reports. Our goal is to become a "Trusted Advisor" on the real estate agents team. It is our ability to communicate the technical findings of the inspection process to the potential home buyer and real estate agent in a clear and unalarming manner that sets us apart from our competition. Our WINspect custom inspection and reporting software provides detailed information gathered from our non-invasive insopection of the property. The WIN Home Inspection Report Product is regarded by the real estate community as the "Gold Standard" because of its clear, concise use of digital pictures and easy to understand language. It is normal for our Inspector to be paid when the report is delivered to the customer.
Established: 1993 First Unit Franchised: 1995 Franchised Units: 184 Company Owned Units: 0 Passive ownership not allowed Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Item 19 in FDD Markets and Availability: US markets available: Any state other than North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We do not accept Canadian or other international referrals. Franchise Fee; Standard Desginated Marketing Area $19,500 WIN for America (Veteran Program) $13,500 Total Investment Range (Single unit)
32 Standard Designated Marketing Area $42,900 - $53,500 Liquidy (cash, stocks, bonds) requirement $8,500 - $15,000 Net Worth Requirement $100,000 Royalty 6% - 7% Additional Fees: 3% Advertising Fund Financial Assistance Available Win Home Inspection financing available for up to 50% of the franchise license fee and 50% of the equipment package Independent lender contacts who like our business model and success story are available VetFran Program: Win for America Veteran's program can provide a $6000 credit against the cost of the franchise license for qualified candidates Registered with SBA
Pre-Training: The Win Online introductory course begins in your home, as you familiarize yourself with inspection technology, building systems and home construction methods. This 40-hour online course cost $600 and can be started before signing a franchise agreement Training: Our two week interactive program is held at the Win training facility in Madison, Alabama Win is approved for pre-license training in many licensing states. Contact Franchise Development or visit our Win Home Inspection website for specifics. Technical Inspection Training: You will undergo extensive classroom training, and experiencing real life situations in the field. You will be able to perform inspection
33 services for a new or existing home, condominium, manufactured or multi - unit housing upon completion Win training also provides a foundation to expand into additional revenue sources, such as radon screening, water quality analysis, septic and well system evaluations and swimming pool/hot tub inspections Technology training: Win technology experts teach you how to efficiently operate the table computer system and our proprietary Winspect home inspection reporting software. Also Win will train you on using advanced inspection technologies that help you screen for carbon monoxide and moisture penetration as part of the inspection service Marketing and Customer Service Training Win will detail step by step instructions on how to utilize Win marketing and advertising programs to best suit your needs, identify potential customers, target them in local markets and understand the market forces that will help business growth Business Operations and Management Training. The professional staff at Win provides thorough instruction in accounting methods, inspection agreements, business procedures and risk management essential for operating a successful business. Post-Training Support. With the guidance of the Win support team you wil put to work all the skills learned to get your business started quickly. The experts at WIN also assist in keeping skills and business knowledge current with weekly technical updates and ongoing business consultant support The cost for training is included in the Franchise License fee for WIN training. State specific training required to obtain inspector license is paid for by the franchisee We offer a $2,000 rebate to the franchisee after they complete training to offset their travel, lodging and meal expenses
34 We mentor new franchisees with our 90-day "GoPlan" which includes weekly support calls from the home office. Continued support and training are provided throughout the 10-year franchise agreement.
A day in the life of a home inspector is spent crawling under houses, climbing in attics and on roofs, to inspect the interior/exterior of homes. When the inspector is not performing inspections he/she is visiting real estate offices to market the business and build working relationships.
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Nannies, babysitters and tutors. From a business model perspective, we are a staffing business selling hours. Our unique niche is providing role models to busy families. We provide two types of role models to families: 1. Role Models as nannies and babysitters providing care exclusively in the customer's home. Here our focus is on families with children age 0 to 14. 2. Role Models as one-on-one tutors providing tutoring at our learning centers, and occasionally in the customer's home. Here our focus is on students ages 12 to 18. College Nannies and Tutors is the premier opportunity in these growth industries. By focusing on children from cradle-to-college, we provide a trusted, one-stop-shop for a family's childcare and tutoring needs. By offering both childcare and tutoring services, we eliminate the seasonality associated with these industries; we provide excellent cross sales opportunities and take advantage of long lifetime value of customers leading to a stronger return on your investment. Established: 2001 First Unit Franchised: 2005 Franchised Units: 90 Company Owned Units: 1 States Registered In: All 50 U.S. states. Canada Franchises: No International Franchises: No Cash Investment: $50,000 Total Investment: $176,700 - $228,700 Minimum Net Worth: $400,000 Franchise Fee: $39,500 Royalty: 5% Average Number of Employees: 2 Item 19 Yes SBA Approved No Passive Ownership: No Home Based: No B2B: No Master Franchise Opportunities: No Financial Assistance Provided: No Site Selection Assistance: NA Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
36 Recruiting Assistance: NA Co-Operative Advertising: NA Training: 8-9 weeks of pre-training followed by one week of intensive classroom training at corporate location. Other Info: Hooks/Key Characteristics: • A growth-driven system with high revenue, multi-unit potential • Large. protected territories • Marketing, training and support as you build your franchise • Web-based technology to streamline management of office, HR, CRM and accounting • Semi-Absentee | Manager-Run Option (i.e. owner can keep their job) • CNT is the largest employer of nannies in the country (1M+ hours last year) • Steady, consistent business serving busy families that want their kids to go to college • Multiple revenue streams provide consistent cash flow year round • Large national account partnership with $1.2B company • Social impact: Opportunity to "do well while doing good" Function of the Owner or Manager - daily tasks: (Note: Owner may be one of the managers or hire manager via Semi-Absentee Model) Family Placement Manager: • Make the phone ring/implement marketing plan/network in community • Family Meetings: Meet with families to determine needs and match role model • Stay on top of KPIs (key-performance indicators) Role Model Manager: Recruitment: Recruiting and interviewing of nanny and tutor staff
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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K-9 Resorts is an award winning doggie daycare and boarding facility, offering a variety of spacious accommodations to make pets feel right at home. If you love pets and have the desire to be your own boss and build your own future, then a K-9 Resorts franchise might be right for you! We are looking for interested franchise candidates who love dogs, like working with people, have excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. The range to start a K-9 Resorts facility, which includes everything from soft costs, hard costs, legal fees and construction will be $839,600 - $1,195,850. These figures are to lease a building. Franchisees typically need between 20-30% down depending on their exact financial position and if they are a homeowner or not. We have preferred lenders who are willing to lend to potential franchisees and we would be happy to introduce you to them if things move forward.
Established: 2005 First Unit Franchised: 2011 Franchised Units: 6 Company Owned Units: 1 Canada Franchises: No International Franchises: No Cash Investment: $250,000 Total Investment: $839,600 - $1,195,850 Franchise Fee: $45,000 Royalty: 6% Ad: 1% Average Number of Employees: 7 Passive Ownership: No Home Based: No B2B: No Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
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Financial Assistance Provided: Yes Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Recruiting Assistance: Yes Co-Operative Advertising: Yes Training: At corporate in NJ for one week and one week onsite at your location. We also have an online training program for zee's to use to train their staff & an extensive operations manual. Run a pet care facility. Answer phones, check in dogs, manage staff, payroll, etc,
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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The Suite Paws business model is a large concept that combines the revenue opportunities of boarding, grooming and retail under one roof. With a sophisticated business model that generates profitable margins and allows for the streamlined operation of a large business, the Suite Paws franchise delivers the opportunity to be in the Pet Resort business successfully. The flagship location in Raleigh, NC is a 20,000 square foot location that combines the power of technology and new-age thinking with that of the pet care business. Together, it creates a powerful combination of a solid business model in a fun and light-hearted industry. Suite Paws was founded by Laura Muntel, a lifelong animal lover with a long history of commitment and service to animals in 2008. This business is a dream come true for her and the entire family. As she lives that dream, she never loses sight of those less fortunate animals in search of loving homes. Loving Paw Suite Paws has special offers and rates for non-profit rescues. Green Paw Suite Paws is a green facility, ensuring the finest natural surroundings for our guests, and protecting the environment we all share. Some of the advanced green building elements includes: • • • •
Skylights with transitional interior lighting Rainwater capture and recycling system for irrigation Anti-microbial K9 grass system Use of green building materials and recycled tires for the play yard surface
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Centralized, high-speed cleaning system that ensures the facility is clean and sanitary at all times.
Franchise owners should share this love for animals and pets in order to be a fit for the Suite Paws Pet Resort franchise. The business requires a strong management background and someone who can manage a significant number of employees.
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Company Description Summary: In 2008 we realized that the number of bed bug infestations was sharply increasing throughout the United States and that traditional pest control methods, which involved using multiple, potentially dangerous, chemical applications, were ineffective in eliminating these insects. As such, we set out to develop a solution that would effectively and efficiently eradicate the bed bug epidemic without further polluting the environment or endangering humanity. BedBug Chasers has recently opened offices in Iowa, New York and Connecticut and is continuing to expand. The Problem: The Bed Bug Problem World travel and international commerce has led to the infiltration of insects into North America from other parts of the world. One of the biggest and most prolific problems over the past decade has been bedbugs. The bed bug epidemic is nationwide with all 50 States reporting bed bug infestations. Bed bug infestations across North America have grown 500% in five years and are found in every type of living space from houses to hospitals, colleges to cruise ships.
42 What makes the BedBug Chasers franchise unique?
Patents and Technology:
BedBug Chasers business uses a specialized accelerated electric convective heat process along with our proprietary equipment to create an environment that destroys all stages of bedbugs resulting in peace of mind and a hassle-free experience for customers. This is a mobile business offering service and maintenance programs to hotels, hospitals, military bases, airlines, train lines, theatres, property management companies, cruise lines, nursing homes, hostels, dormitories, homes or any other location where people stay for an extended period of time. A BedBug Chasers business can also provide subcontracting services to pest control companies. Strategic Partnerships: BedBug Chasers works with several national and regional companies in order to deliver high-quality equipment, systems and operating processes to be used in the franchised business. Marketing and Business Development Programs: Proven and effective referral programs, dedicated lead generation systems and focused marketing programs for local market business development.
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Our secondary market is providing bed bug elimination services directly to
residential and commercial customers such as: · Home owners · State and local housing · Retail establishments · College dormitories · Theatres · Cruise ships · Health care providers · Building/Property managers · Commercial properties / Offices · Hotels · Military bases · Airlines · Prisons · Hospitals and Nursing Homes
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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Welcome to Park Select… The only franchise opportunity in the parking industry! Park Select was established over ten years ago with a simple philosophy in mind… Why should parking lot owners pay to protect their lots from parking violators? Park Select’s customer-specific, parking lot solutions are proven to alleviate parking lot abuse… and at little or no cost to our client, the lot owner! Park Select’s unique business model ensures that the parking violator bears the burden of that cost! What can a Park Select franchise do for property owners in your area? • Generate Revenue • Improve Functionality • Eliminate Unnecessary Cost
Until Park Select, property and business owners were forced to spend hundreds, even thousands, keeping unwanted cars out of their lots…contracting expensive security companies, hiring their own attendants to stop parking violators or installing costly equipment. Park Select Franchising Opportunities is changing all that, by equipping a new generation of businessmen and women with Park Select’s innovative and proven systems and tools! We are proud of Park Select’s success story and excited for the future of Park Select and the future opportunities of our Park Select franchisees. Perhaps that’s you. Take a moment to browse the site, hear what our clients have to say, and decide for yourself if owning a Park Select may be the start of your success story!
45 For a low cost, high profit margin business opportunity, the Park Select franchise is a leading candidate.
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.
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RSVP Publications is the original DIRECT MAIL TO THE UPSCALE, one of the most successful direct mail advertising organizations in the nation! The company has been mailing beautifully designed, luxury card packs to affluent homeowners for 30 years.
Established: 1985 First Unit Franchised: 1986 Franchised Units: 81 Canada Franchises: Yes International Franchises: No Cash Investment: $30k - $120k Total Investment: $45k - $175k Minimum Net Worth: $100,000 Franchise Fee: $30k - $120k Royalty: 7% Average Number of Employees: 0 Passive Ownership: No Home Based: Yes B2B: Yes Master Franchise Opportunities: No Financial Assistance Provided: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Recruiting Assistance: No Co-Operative Advertising: Yes Training: New franchisees spend 5 days in sunny Florida at our Corporate headquarters. Other Info: Looking for hardcore salespeople who know to work the sales game. General Qualifications: Self-motivated Persistent Professional
47 Good communication skills Good with deadlines As an RSVP franchise owner, your main goal is SALES! You must meet as many businesses as you can and show them how RSVP is a proven source to help their business succeed. Your sales-pipeline must always be full with appointments. Daily successful actions would include: Calling local businesses Going on face-to-face appointments Meeting with networking groups Outgoing lead generation (email & direct mail) Consistently building your list of prospects Attending home shows Set weekly & daily goals
For further information, contact Franchise Consultant Taylor Speer-Sims at 615.603.6374 or email at taylorspeersims@yahoo.com.