Roto-Static vs Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Roto-Static 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
 
Roto-Static Franchise
Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
Investment $40,000$25,800 - $32,500
Franchise Fee $15,000$9,500
Royalty Fee 5%3-5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19771981
Year Franchised 19771984
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Roto-Static Franchise
Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Roto-Static Franchise
Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
Training Ongoing seminars throughout year-
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksAd slicks
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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
 
Roto-Static Franchise
Home Cleaning Centers of America Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesNo

Company Overviews

About Roto-Static

In 1977 Roto-Static revolutionized the carpet cleaning industry by offering a method that not only left carpets drier than the old "steam cleaning" processes, but also without leaving dirt attracting residues behind. The positive benefits are better appearance; no danger of carpet shrinkage or damage to carpet backing; fast drying times (often under an hour); and carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer!

Today Roto-Static continues to deliver these proven benefits with the highest standards of quality through its network of certified professionals. Quality-oriented homeowners and performance minded facility managers nationwide turn to Roto-Static to provide them with exceptional results and reliable service. We now offer a range of additional services including upholstery cleaning; linoleum and tile cleaning; janitorial services and flood and fire restoration available through our nationwide network of experts. A Canadian company with offices and manufacturing facilities located in Brampton Ontario, Roto-Static is proud to be a "made-in Canada" solution for consumers from coast-to-coast!

 
The modest investment you make in your future will pay huge dividends! Our turn-key package includes all the equipment you'll need to get started growing your business, plus uniforms, marketing materials and a generous supply of cleaning solutions and materials for an investment of approximately $40,000. The term of the Roto-Static franchise agreement is for 10 years with an option for an additional 10 year extension.
 
Considering the long franchise term, the annualized cost is very low.

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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