Business Description

Commercial cleaning franchise which includes comprehensive training, equipment, billing and collection services, and an initial customer base. With an affordable down payment as low as $3,950, COVERALL HEALTH-BASED CLEANING SYSTEM provides a combination of business programs and support systems that focus on meeting the franchisees and customers alike. Master and territory franchises are also available.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	9,000	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	9,000	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 38% Asian-American: 8% Hispanic: 29% Native American: <1% Other: 11% 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.: 8,541 94.9% In 32 States Canada: 201 2.2% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 258 2.9% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 9,000 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	1,154
2. Florida	1,119
3. Ohio	787

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$11,338
Cash Investment:	$3,950-$27,200
Total Investment:	$10,750-$32,200
Average Total Investment:	$21K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10,750-$32,200
Average Franchise Fee:	$21K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	90
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Local Regional Support Center	30 - 40 Hours
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1736 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System.