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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Champion Clean vs E.P.I.C. Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $3,300 - $33,000 | $10,000 - $12,500 |
Franchise Fee | $2,500 - $31,000 | $6,500 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 4-10% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1997 | 1994 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1994 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 10% of franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures | Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Co-op advertising | Ad slicks |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 4% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
Champion Clean had its beginnings in 1997 with the objective of providing outstanding cleaning services to city, county and state government facilities as well as services for all types of private company facilities including office buildings, day care centers, auto dealerships, medical building, theaters and more.
Of all the industries in the United States, the commercial cleaning business has become one of the biggest business booms of the last decade. Think of all the office buildings, lawyer's offices, banks, and thousands of other companies in your community all paying to have ther facilities cleaned on a regular basis and you will immediately understand why. In fact, commercial cleaning is an industry generating over $45 billion a year in revenues!
It's also been called a recession-proof business because, regardless of the state of economy, businesses need to have clean office space and work facilities. The U.S. Commerce Department expects growth in the commercial cleaning and maintenance service industries to increase by 20% a year.
Also, think about when commercial cleaning is typically performed: after normal operating hours. This gives you the flexibility to work your new business at your own pace while still keeping your present job.
A ChampionClean Franchise offers aspiring new business owners the chance to begin their business with an initial client base to service thereby shortening normal start-up time to a minimum. Each Regional Office offers new Franchise Owners the right to provide service to ChampionClean clients. This allows ChampionClean Franchisees the option of starting their business on a full- or part-time basis. In addition, ChampionClean provides a proven method of doing business and a brand name with real asset value in the eyes of customers. Finally, ChampionClean provides a well organized support system that helps new Franchisees achieve their desired level of success.
Founded by Jeff Schaperjohn in 1994, E.P.I.C. Systems provide a variety of industries with cleaning services. This homebased business can clean offices, medical facilities, retail businesses, restaurants and factories. Evansville, Indiana-based E.P.I.C. also cleans carpet and upholstery for its commercial customers.