OpenWorks vs Bonus Building Care Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OpenWorks Franchise
Bonus Building Care Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $150,000$9,020 - $41,919
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $67,500$7,500
Royalty Fee 5-10%10%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19831996
Year Franchised 19831996
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$2K


Business Experience Requirements

 
OpenWorks Franchise
Bonus Building Care Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoYes/Yes
    Equipment Yes/NoYes/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/No
    Receivables Yes/NoYes/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    Training -Unlimited
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Regional advertisingAd slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 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)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Bonus Building Care

    Started in 1996, BONUS® Building Care has grown rapidly to become an emerging leader in the commercial cleaning franchise industry. Founded on decades of commercial cleaning franchising experience,
    the BONUS® Building Care franchise system is based on the belief that a commercial cleaning franchise business is an opportunity that should be affordable to everyone, and when the unique BONUS® Building Care franchise system and business plan is followed, the franchisee will succeed.

    Using the experience she gained with Jani-King, Arleen Cavanaugh started her own commercial cleaning business, Bonus Building Care. The company currently serves businesses throughout the South and Midwest.