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CottageCare

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

CottageCare
6323 W. 110th St.
Overland Park, KS 66211


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Business Description

Big business approach to housecleaning. We do the marketing and sign up new customers for you! You retain customers and manage the business, not clean houses. Jumbo exclusive territories are 4 times larger than industry standards,leading to 'Jumbo' sales.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

45

93.8%
Company-Owned Units:36.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
48
100.0%
 
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:0
Asian-American:0
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
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.
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:4185.4%In 20 States
Canada:714.6%In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
48
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Kansas4
2. Alberta5

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, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$46K
Total Investment:$46K
Average Total Investment:$46K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$7K
Average Franchise Fee:$7K
On-Going Royalty:5.5%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:As Needed
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 16 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 400

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5
 
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?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
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:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Overland Park, KS Headquarters2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada: Yes, All Canada
Overseas: No
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