Business Description

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

Year Established:  1967

Franchising Since:  1968

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	400	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	400	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1 Asian-American: 2 Hispanic: 2 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.: 302 75.5% In 43 States Canada: 60 15% In 10 Canadian Provinces International: 38 9.5% In 26 Foreign Countries   Total: 400 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	43
2. Illinois	26
3. Texas	56

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$25-80K
Total Investment:	$55-150K
Average Total Investment:	$103K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$7-24K
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:	8-5%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 5-40 Full-time, 3-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	32
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Ft. Worth, TX	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 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 Steamatic.   •  Coupons   •  Promotional Items