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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of OpenWorks vs FabriZone Cleaning 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 | $15,000 - $150,000 | $14,000 |
Franchise Fee | $14,000 - $67,500 | $1,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5-10% | $150/Mo. |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1981 |
Year Franchised | 1983 | 1984 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 3 years +3 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 3 years +3 |
Renewal 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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | Yes/No | -/- |
Equipment | Yes/No | -/- |
Inventory | Yes/No | -/- |
Receivables | Yes/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Toronto, ON 8 Days |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training: At Additional Cost Initial Store Opening: At Additional Cost Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
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) | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
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.
FABRI-ZONE offers a full-service affiliate concept to start with a turn-key system with an environmentally sensitive cleaning program, a patented dry cleaning and purification carpet cleaning process. Steam finishing process cleans upholstery and draperies. 14 profit centers mean high returns for affiliates. Recommended by carpet manufacturers.