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Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning system.

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
1530 N. 1000 West
Logan, UT 84321-1900
800#: (877) 307-8233
Tel: (435) 755-0099
Fax: (435) 755-0021
E-mail: sfinn@chemdry.com
Web Site: www.chemdry.com
Contact: Mr. Robert Stidham, VP Franchise Development


CHEM-DRY has: 1-2 hour dry times (carpet & upholstery cleaning); hot carbonating cleaning solution (safe); uses 80% less water than steam cleaning; and no harsh chemicals.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1977
First Franchise: 1977
Franchise Units: 3903
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 3903

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States,11 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 421 in CA, 166 in TX, 146 FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; Home Based (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $10.0-14.9K
Total Investment: $6.9-27.6K
Average Total Investment: $17K
Minimum Net Worth: $10K

Fees
>Franchise: $19.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $19K
>Royalty: $212/Mo.
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 70
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days Logan, UT.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Northeast,Cenrtral,Southeast


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