OpenWorks vs Goldeneye Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
OpenWorks Franchise
Goldeneye Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $150,000$3,450 - $57,750
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $67,500$2,700 - $47,000
Royalty Fee 5-10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19832008
Year Franchised 19832012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
OpenWorks Franchise
Goldeneye Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    OpenWorks Franchise
    Goldeneye 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
    Goldeneye 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
    Goldeneye 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 Goldeneye

    "Goldeneye
    Goldeneye grants franchisees the right to operate a comprehensive building maintenance care business, providing commercial cleaning and maintenance services to interior and exterior environments of business and residential locations within a designated territory.