Business Description

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

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1983

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	405	99%
Company-Owned Units:	4	1%
Total Operating Units:	409	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 40 Asian-American: 25 Hispanic: 95 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Involving franchisees in local Hispanic/Black/Asian Chambers of Commerce; promoting franchisees to gain certification as minority vendors.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 409 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 409 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arizona	187
2. California	67
3. Washington	155

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10-500K
Cash Investment:	$5-150K
Total Investment:	$14-150K
Average Total Investment:	$18K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5-150K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:	10%
Average Royalty:	10%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3+ Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000(Master)

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Master

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:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	30
Site Selection Assistance?	No
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:	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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Regional Office (Janitorial)	2 Weeks
2. Regional Office	4 Weeks
3. Master's Off. (Master)	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100 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 OpenWorks.