OpenWorks vs FAB Cleaning Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OpenWorks Franchise
FAB Cleaning Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $150,000$50,000
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $67,500N/A
Royalty Fee 5-10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831989
Year Franchised 19831996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
OpenWorks Franchise
FAB Cleaning Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    FAB Cleaning Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables Yes/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    FAB Cleaning Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing 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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    FAB Cleaning Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 FAB Cleaning

    Join our team! Becoming a FAB Cleaning franchisee is a not just a great way to make a living, it is a fabulous way to improve your whole life. When you join the FAB business you will be working with a group of like minded people who are keen to build a successful business. Many of the people you will work with in our management and support team were once franchisees themselves, these people know and understand what's involved in owning and working a cleaning franchise business. Their knowledge and ability to support you in your business comes from them having 'been there and done that' themselves. As you can imagine, this makes an incredible difference to the quality of support you are given as part of the FAB team. You are in the best position to build the business of your dreams.