ServiceMaster Clean

Residential and commercial heavy cleaning and disaster restoration services

ServiceMaster was incorporated in 1947 as Wade, Wenger and Associates. Marion Wade got the idea for his company after an accident with chemicals left him temporarily blind in 1945. Today, it is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise family which includes franchise companies Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and Terminix. ServiceMaster Residential/Commercial Services is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and has enjoyed more than 25 years of consecutive growth.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a ServiceMaster Clean Franchises?

Total Investment: $21,200-$126,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $16,900-$43,000
Royalty Fee: 4-10%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact ServiceMaster Clean

ServiceMaster Clean
3839 Forest Hill Irene Rd.
Memphis, TN
38125

Phone: (901)597-7500
Toll Free: (800)255-9687
Fax: (901)597-7580

Website: Visit Website

ServiceMaster Clean News

Janitorial Service Gains Reputation For Delivering On Promises
By leveraging the resources of a multi-billion dollar brand with the accessibility of a local ownership model, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance has become one of ServiceMaster Clean's largest janitorial franchises. With annual sales of $10.5 million and 275 employees, the Memphis-based comp... more

Franchise Cleans Up On Service Awards
Jerry Winkley tries to bring his ServiceMaster Clean in a Wink employees together on Fridays with at least one common thread to all of the meetings. "Any letters we receive, anything a customer has written, I read for the entire team," said Winkley, owner of the Wichita cleaning service a... more

Learning The Ropes: Franchise Owner Relied On Husband, Past Experiences
If she had her druthers, Nancy Critchfield would rather be skiing. It was on the slopes of a local ski resort where the Somerset businesswoman met her husband, Richard. And she continues to be a member of the ski patrol at Seven Springs. But Critchfield, owner of a multimillion dollar ServiceM... more

Timothy Wise Takes Over Local Servicemaster Don't Panic Franchise
For 25 years Timothy Wise has worked in the disaster recovery industry performing everything from maintenance to full restoration of fire and water damage in disaster-riddled areas like New Orleans and the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. "We specialize in restoring houses back to homes," W... more

Servicemaster Offers Opportunity For Entrepreneurs In Current Economic Climate
A difficult economy often leads to growth in the franchise industry, as corporate downsizing can result in entrepreneurs starting their own small businesses. But with the current financial climate and some banks restricting their lending requirements, some would-be franchisees could have trouble get... more
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Franchise History

When did the first ServiceMaster Clean open? 1947
When did ServiceMaster Clean start Franchising? 1952

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 2839 181 1398 0

2004 2839 181 1398 0

2003 2722 176 1398 0

2002 2749 161 1398 0

2001 2854 181 1406 0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee Yes No

Startup Costs Yes No

Equipment Yes No

Inventory Yes No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Other Financing Source(s): In-house vehicle financing

Training & Support

Training
Annual convention and regional seminars

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10-15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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