OpenWorks vs IntegriServ Cleaning Systems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OpenWorks Franchise
IntegriServ Cleaning Systems Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $150,000$3,145 - $50,005
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $67,500$2,520 - $44,000
Royalty Fee 5-10%10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19832013
Year Franchised 19832013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
OpenWorks Franchise
IntegriServ Cleaning Systems Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    IntegriServ Cleaning Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    IntegriServ Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    IntegriServ Cleaning Systems Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 IntegriServ Cleaning Systems

    IntegriServ Cleaning Systems is a commercial cleaning service that was founded on the deeply held belief of providing service with integrity.

    Veteran discount:  10% off franchise fee.

    #364 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.