Clean First Time vs ServiceMaster Clean Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clean First Time vs ServiceMaster Clean including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clean First Time Franchise
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $150,000$76,500 - $274,500
Franchise Fee $12,000 - $150,000$31,500 - $69,500
Royalty Fee 7%4%-10%
Advertising Fee -0.5%-1%
Year Founded 20031947
Year Franchised 20041952
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Clean First Time Franchise
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/No
    Equipment Yes/NoYes/No
    Inventory Yes/NoYes/No
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
    Payroll Yes/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Training - Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Annual convention and regional seminars
    Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development
    Operations - Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10-15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Clean First Time

    Introducing a franchise opportunity that gives you incredible freedom and potential. You'll work on weekdays, no more nights and weekends. The initial investment can be small. And best of all, you'll be able to take control of your life. We'll work with you and show you everything you need to know. Realize your dream by owning a Clean First Time franchise. At Clean First Time, our goal is to make our franchisees experts in the cleaning industry. We teach you how to operate and manage your business and you never clean! You'll learn all the ins and outs of the business, from billing and scheduling to finding, training and managing employees. Our franchisees benefit from a complete turnkey package that includes contracts, equipment and cleaning chemicals, software, office supplies, signs and logos, uniforms for your employees, and an advertising package, all at no additional charge.

    About ServiceMaster Clean

    ServiceMaster was incorporated in 1947 as Wade, Wenger and Associates. Marion Wade got the idea for his company after an accident with chemicals left him temporarily blind in 1945. Today, it is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise family which includes franchise companies Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and Terminix. ServiceMaster Residential/Commercial Services is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and has enjoyed more than 25 years of consecutive growth.

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    1. Janitorial Services: provides contracted janitorial services on a continuing basis and may also provide carpet, furniture and other periodical non-janitorial cleaning and maintenance to management or tenants of commercial or institutional buildings. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $76,500 to $86,500, which includes $51,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
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