OpenWorks vs Multicorp Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OpenWorks Franchise
Multicorp Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $150,000$10,000 - $60,000
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $67,500N/A
Royalty Fee 5-10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831984
Year Franchised 19831999
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
OpenWorks Franchise
Multicorp Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Multicorp 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
    Multicorp 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
    Multicorp 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 Multicorp

    Multicorp franchisees provide Commercial Janitorial Services to Commercial offices, buildings,manufacturing facilities, retail, medical,schools,ect.