Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care vs Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care vs Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care Franchise
Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Franchise
Investment $76,500 - $433,300$117,215 - $207,200
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $95,000$20,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 8%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19921947
Year Franchised 19991972
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care Franchise
Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care Franchise
    Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoYes/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care Franchise
    Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Franchise
    Training -Various training offered throughout the year
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    35% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 16

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care Franchise
    Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care

    Sears has been America's iconic brand for more than 125 years. We are the nation's largest provider of home services with more than 13 million service & installation calls made annually. It's no wonder why America's homeowners look to Sears as their "trusted advisor". Now you can be part of the Sears story. We are looking for entrepreneurs who want to own & operate their own franchise business. Armed Forces Veterans - 10% discount on franchise fee.

    About Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner

    Stanley Steemer International Inc. was founded by Jack A. Bates in 1947. In 1972, the company began offering Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner franchises, and in 1998, it introduced Stanley Steemer Duct Cleaning Service add-on licenses. The company has more than 240 locations throughout the United States and is based in Dublin, Ohio.

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    #93 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #158 in Franchise 500 for 2021.