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OpenWorks

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

OpenWorks
4742 N. 24th St., # 300
Phoenix, AZ 85016-4347
800#: (800) 777-6736
Tel: (602) 224-0440
Fax: (602) 468-3788
E-mail: info@penworksweb.com
Web Site: www.openworksweb.com
Contact: Ms. Stacey Deakins, Marketing Coordinator


OPENWORKS has been granting commercial cleaning franchises since 1983. Our program is centered around on-going training and support in addition to guaranteed initial customers. All franchises include a customer base, equipment and advanced business training. We also offer Master Franchises on an exclusive basis for certain metropolitan areas. Contact us today for more information.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 400
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 400

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 183 in AZ, 153 in WA, 65 CA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 40
>Hispanic: 95
>Asian-American: 25
>Native American: 0
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3+ FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,000(Master) SF; Master (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $5-150K
Total Investment: $14-150K
Average Total Investment: $18K
Minimum Net Worth: $10-500K

Fees
>Franchise: $5-150K
>Average Franchise Fee: $5K
>Royalty: 10%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/20
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Wks. Regional Office (Janitorial); 4 Wks. Regional Off. & 3 Wks. Master's Off. (Master).
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Involving franchisees in local Hispanic/Black/Asian Chambers of Commerce; promoting franchisees to gain certification as minority vendors.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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