OpenWorks vs Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
OpenWorks Franchise
Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $150,000$25,800 - $32,500
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $67,500$9,500
Royalty Fee 5-10%3-5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831981
Year Franchised 19831984
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
OpenWorks Franchise
Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/No
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/No
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Regional advertisingAd slicks
    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)

    		 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 Home Cleaning Centers of America

    Mike Calhoon started Home Cleaning Centers in 1984. It operates as four businesses in one by fulfilling all of a customer's cleaning needs. The company offers home, office, window and carpet cleaning.

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