Sparkle Wash vs Maids To Order Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sparkle Wash Franchise
Maids To Order Franchise
Investment $65,950 - $128,450$35,100 - $101,500
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$12,500 - $57,500
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee $50/mo.-
Year Founded 19651988
Year Franchised 19671992
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sparkle Wash Franchise
Maids To Order Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    Maids To Order Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    Maids To Order Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Available

    Most of our franchise owners have never owned a business before, so our program not only includes cleaning training, but also business planning, marketing and operations training. We'll teach you all the key things to do when starting a cleaning business, and equally important, we'll keep you from making common business start-up mistakes too.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform A complete Starter Kit of professional grade cleaning supplies and chemicals. An initial supply of marketing collateral. A professionally designed website for your business and a branded, hosted email address. Corporate provided Search Engine Optimization to drive internet leads to the corporate website, and to your office. A complete suite of marketing tools and resources such as brochures, flyers, postcards, leave-behinds, scripts and more. A library of operations documents such as estimating worksheets, pricing models, contract templates, bid presentations, employee handbooks and more.
    Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    Maids To Order Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Sparkle Wash

    SparkleWash was founded in 1965 and began franchising in 1967. SparkleWash is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations throughout the United States and internationally. It provides power washing services for transportation, residential, industrial and commercial customers. SparkleWash is the world's leading power wash company. We are an international franchise network specializing in cleaning, restoring, and preserving anything, anywhere, and anytime! We are the only power wash ranked by Entrepreneur and Franchise Times magazines. SparkleWash provides you with the security of knowing that when your local franchisee tackles your job, he or she has the complete support of our entire worldwide technical support network behind him.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a SparkleWash International franchise is $85,450.00 (trailer mounted) - $113,450.00 (van mounted) for an exclusive franchise and $100,450.00 (trailer mounted) - $128,450.00 (van mounted) for a non-exclusive franchise.
    The total amount payable to the franchisor and/or its affiliates is $65,950 (trailer mounted) - $95,950.00 (van mounted). This includes the $20,000.00 franchise fee and the $45,950.00 (trailer mounted) - $75,950.00 (van mounted) equipment cost that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in Asia, Canada, Middle East and Philippines    
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee


    About Maids To Order

    You may be a young couple desiring more lifestyle flexibility for your family, while looking to build wealth. Or you may be semi-retired, seeking supplemental income in a role you're guaranteed to never be 'fired' from. Perhaps you've recently been discharged from the military and want to start your own business instead of finding a job. Maybe you're a stay-at-home mom whose kids are getting a little older and you're ready for a new challenge. For a vast array of people and circumstances, MTOclean makes the dream of business ownership possible. Our industry low fees, comprehensive training and solid support platform give you all the benefits of working FOR yourself, without having to do it BY yourself! 

    "Vetfran"
    MTOclean is a proud supporter of VetFran and provides special incentives to help retired military start their cleaning business with us.