Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs Eco CartSafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Eco CartSafe Franchise
Investment $147,375 - $460,750N/A
Franchise Fee $100,000 - $350,000N/A
Royalty Fee 11.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1984-
Year Franchised 1984-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Eco CartSafe Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Eco CartSafe Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Eco CartSafe Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional offices-
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field Operations-
    Marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social media-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Eco CartSafe Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Vanguard Cleaning Systems

    Vanguard Cleaning Systems was founded in 1984 and began franchising the same year. The private company is based in San Mateo, California. Its franchisees serve approximately 1,000 commercial cleaning accounts. Vanguard offers a Master Franchise program for experienced business people and a Unit Franchise program for beginning entrepreneurs.

    The Standard of Clean® Since 1984

    10% Veterans discount on initial franchise fee.

    "franchiserankingscom"
    #93 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #144 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Eco CartSafe

    Turnkey Mobile Solution The Eco CartSafe turnkey, mobile solution reduces costs, protects the consumer against health hazards, protects the environment against harmful and polluted run-off and insulates against fines and sanctions by regulators. ECS offers a number of opportunities to contractors and end-users as well as potential business start-ups and investors, increasing cart sanitizing capacity up to 250 buggies per hour and coats trollies with long lasting nano particles that bond to the surface and keep cleaning carts for as long as 90 days or more, eliminating the need for less effective daily washing. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING CONTRACTORS - Units are available for lease to contractors with existing relationships with grocery store operators. Introduction of the Cart Safe system fosters goodwill and customer loyalty, allows for rapid territorial expansion without the need for increased labor costs and contains material costs. STORE OWNERS AND OPERATORS - Stores currently performing their own cleaning or considering in-sourcing the task can enjoy multiple benefits provided by leasing the Eco Cart Safe system. Safe, easy and economical to operate, the system includes a thorough training and maintenance program and an on-site system allows for more frequent cart cleanings. The presence of the modern and attractive Eco Cart Safe system at your store says,"we care about our customers and the environment" BUSINESS START-UPS - Business opportunities are available for well funded entrepreneurs looking to establish a new and lucrative business in the burgeoning 'green' space. ECS can demonstrate to organized and disciplined individuals how to build a profitable business around one or more Eco Cart Safe systems. INVESTORS - Accredited Investors are invited to request a Private Placement document which details the investment opportunities available at EcoCart Safe Inc. The Eco Cart Safe system is the first of a number of environmental technologies and projects which Eco has slated.