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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Roto-Static vs Capital Carpet Cleaning & Dye including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $40,000 | $35,000 - $45,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $1,000 - $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 0% |
Advertising Fee | - | 0% |
Year Founded | 1977 | 1983 |
Year Franchised | 1977 | 1990 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 Years +5 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 Years +5 |
Renewal Fee | $10K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Ongoing seminars throughout year | FLORIDA 2 Weeks |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
In 1977 Roto-Static revolutionized the carpet cleaning industry by offering a method that not only left carpets drier than the old "steam cleaning" processes, but also without leaving dirt attracting residues behind. The positive benefits are better appearance; no danger of carpet shrinkage or damage to carpet backing; fast drying times (often under an hour); and carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer!
Today Roto-Static continues to deliver these proven benefits with the highest standards of quality through its network of certified professionals. Quality-oriented homeowners and performance minded facility managers nationwide turn to Roto-Static to provide them with exceptional results and reliable service. We now offer a range of additional services including upholstery cleaning; linoleum and tile cleaning; janitorial services and flood and fire restoration available through our nationwide network of experts. A Canadian company with offices and manufacturing facilities located in Brampton Ontario, Roto-Static is proud to be a "made-in Canada" solution for consumers from coast-to-coast!