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Steamatic

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

Steamatic
303 Arthur St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2352
800#: (800) 527-1295
Tel: (817) 332-1575
Fax: (817) 332-5349
E-mail: bsims@steamatic.com
Web Site: www.steamatic.com
Contact: Mr. Bill Sims, VP International Development


The total cleaning and disaster recover franchise, serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets. Emphasis is on combating problems associated with indoor air pollution, such as cleaning/sanitation of the HVAC system, air ducts, coils, carpet cleaning, etc. Emphasis also on water and fire damage restoration of residential/commercial buildings. Plus, general cleaning of residential and commercial properties.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1948
First Franchise: 1968
Franchise Units: 400
Company-Owned Units: 9
Total Units: 409

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 43 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 56 in TX, 43 in CA, 26 in IL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 5-40 FT, 3-10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB, Warehouse (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $54-71K
Total Investment: $100-171K
Average Total Investment: $135K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR

Fees
>Franchise: $7-24K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 8-5%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 32
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks Ft. Worth, TX.
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.: All United States


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