ServiceMaster Clean vs Izsam Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Izsam Franchise
Investment $76,500 - $274,500$72,075 - $95,400
Franchise Fee $31,500 - $69,500$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%-10%5%
Advertising Fee 0.5%-1%$400/yr.
Year Founded 19471998
Year Franchised 19522015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Izsam Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Izsam Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/Yes
    Equipment Yes/No-/Yes
    Inventory Yes/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Izsam Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Annual convention and regional seminars -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10-15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Izsam Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About ServiceMaster Clean

    ServiceMaster was incorporated in 1947 as Wade, Wenger and Associates. Marion Wade got the idea for his company after an accident with chemicals left him temporarily blind in 1945. Today, it is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise family which includes franchise companies Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and Terminix. ServiceMaster Residential/Commercial Services is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and has enjoyed more than 25 years of consecutive growth.

    1. Disaster Restoration Services: provides disaster restoration services directly to residential and commercial customers and to customers following a fire, flood, earthquake or storm. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $229,500 to $274,500. This investment includes from $144,500 to $189,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    1. Janitorial Services: provides contracted janitorial services on a continuing basis and may also provide carpet, furniture and other periodical non-janitorial cleaning and maintenance to management or tenants of commercial or institutional buildings. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $76,500 to $86,500, which includes $51,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    1. Recovery Management Services: provides recovery management and disaster restoration services directly to commercial customers that have the capacity to provide commercial restoration opportunities meeting or exceeding $500,000 in contract value. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $165,150 to $274,150. This includes 61,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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    About Izsam

    "Izsam

    This idea began in 1998 when father and son team Dan Bennett Sr. and Jr. began specializing in remodeling and construction site cleanup.
    Now we’re looking for motivated professionals like you. Leverage our impeccable name as we work hard to get you profitable quickly - while you help us bring quality services to all areas across the country! Imagine being the trusted resource for all types of construction and commercial cleaning projects in your local area - and becoming known for providing a wide variety of services, and doing it all while focusing on ‘green cleaning’ practices that minimize the impact on the environment.
    This is your chance to own your own specialized, yet flexible cleaning franchise business.
    Izsam is a professional, green-focused, full service construction cleanup franchise opportunity with a 20-year tested business model
    - here's your chance to build a great future.

    Veteran Incentives  $3,000 off franchise fee