System4 vs OpenWorks Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of System4 vs OpenWorks including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
System4 Franchise
OpenWorks Franchise
Investment $105,900 - $373,000$15,000 - $150,000
Franchise Fee $75,000 - $300,000$14,000 - $67,500
Royalty Fee 1%-6.2%5-10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20031983
Year Franchised 20031983
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
System4 Franchise
OpenWorks Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    System4 Franchise
    OpenWorks Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/No
    Equipment No/NoYes/No
    Inventory No/NoYes/No
    Receivables No/NoYes/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    System4 Franchise
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 76 hours Additional Training: Seminars -
    Support Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    System4 Franchise
    OpenWorks Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About System4

    Let's build a business together! The two types of Franchise Ownership we offer allow you to own your own successful business and grow at your own pace.
    * Master Franchise: Own the rights to a market or markets.
    * Local Franchise: Own the right to a guaranteed amount of monthly customer revenue

    The commercial cleaning industry is a $90+ billion industry. Virtually every commercial facility everywhere in the country requires a commercial cleaning service. Among the fragmented competitors, System4 is the most innovative and the fastest growing new commercial cleaning franchise in the country. Master Franchise Owners operate a sales and management company that provides guaranteed cleaning contracts to Local Franchise Owners. They manage the relationship between the Local Franchisees and their customers and they provide administrative support to them. This allows the Local Franchisees to concentrate on servicing their individual customers, and when ready, building their business with additional accounts. With System4, Local Franchise Owners can generate supplemental income by servicing the accounts themselves or building their own commercial cleaning company!
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #196 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #304 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    About OpenWorks

    Founded in 1983, OpenWorks provides cleaning; carpet and upholstery service; hard floor maintenance; pressure washing; window cleaning; day porter; and handyman services for large and small offices, medical facilities, hotels, restaurants and financial institutions. Master franchises are also available nationwide.