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BONUS Building Care

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development
of minority-owned franchises in the BONUS Building Care system.

BONUS Building Care
3007 Longhorn Blvd., # 100
Austin, TX 78758
Top100

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Business Description

World's best investment opportunity in commercial cleaning. National rankings include: Entrepreneur Franchise 500 #20 (2008), Franchise Business Review, Franchisee Satisfaction #2 (2008), Franchise Market Magazine #5 (2008). You are offered customers, training, insurance, financing, clerical and procedural assistance as well as opportunities for expansion. Total investment, which can be partially financed by Bonus, is $9K to $41.9K

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1996

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

1,799

99.9%
Company-Owned Units:10.1%
 
Total Operating Units:
1,800
100.0%
 
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:549
Asian-American:36
Hispanic:272
Native American:0
Other:847
Specific Minority
  Program(s) in place:
BONUS BUILDING CARE participates in the International Franchise Associations Minority Franchise Program.
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:1,800100%In 14 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
1,800
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Tennessee624
2. Texas405

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$Varies
Total Investment:$9-41.9K
Average Total Investment:$25K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$7.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$7K
On-Going Royalty:Support Fee 22%
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: BH

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:1
General Business Experience:1
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
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: 17
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. On-SiteMinimum 20 Hours - unlimited
2. ClassroomMinimum 5 Hours
3. As Needed Self-Study.
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada: Yes, All Canada
Overseas: Yes, All Countries
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