BearCom Building Services vs 360clean Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BearCom Building Services vs 360clean including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
BearCom Building Services Franchise
360clean Franchise
Investment $12,800 - $39,300$25,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $9,990 - $14,990$19,500
Royalty Fee 6-8%7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19792005
Year Franchised 19902007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
BearCom Building Services Franchise
360clean Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
BearCom Building Services Franchise
360clean Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/No
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
BearCom Building Services Franchise
360clean Franchise
Training -*Available at headquarters: 1 week

*At franchisee's location: 2 days

*Annual convention and regional seminars

Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations*Newsletter

*Meetings

*Toll-free phone line

*Internet

*Security/Safety procedures

*Field Evaluations

Marketing -Intranet

*Web Design Templates

*Unique Marketing Program

*Unique Marketing Material

Operations Franchise can be run from home.

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Franchise can be home based. No absentee ownership.

Expansion Plans

 
BearCom Building Services Franchise
360clean Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About BearCom Building Services

Dennis and Jill Jenkins, parents of nine children, started their first cleaning business in Billings, Montana, in 1971. Eight years later, after expanding their business through Montana, Missouri, Utah and Kansas, the Jenkins officially founded Laser Chem Commercial Cleaning. In 2004, the company changed its name to BearCom Building Services.

Today the company, now lead by son Michael, offers janitorial services to commercial customers across the United States.

About 360clean

Area Representative Franchise An Opportunity for Sales and Management Professionals The Area Representative Franchise model is ideal for those with a successful track record in sales and management. The Area Representative program is designed around an area development model which includes the selling and development of unit franchises in the exclusive territory of the Area Representative. Our Area Representatives operate their business during regular business hours in a professional business environment. Additionally, the Area Representative has the ability to create revenue from many different sources including: * Securing cleaning contracts to be serviced by Unit Franchisees * Selling Unit Franchises * Shared Royalties * Securing contracts for additional services serviced by preferred partners. * Selling Equipment and Supplies Prime Territories Available NOW! Selling & Developing The primary responsibility of Area Representatives is to sell unit franchises and work closely with the franchisees in your territory in the development of their business. Additionally, Area Rep's market the services of 360clean in their territory. We provide you with everything you need - * Proven Business Model * Comprehensive Training * Equipment Package * Computer Software & Training * Initial and Ongoing Support  - and much more! Investment The franchise fee is based on the city/location: $40,000 or $50,000. $80,000 liquid capital is required.

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