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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sparkle Carpet Cleaning 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 |
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Investment | $10,000 - $15,000 | $25,800 - $32,500 |
Franchise Fee | $5,000 - $9,000 | $9,500 |
Royalty Fee | $75-150/mo. | 3-5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1981 | 1981 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 1984 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 1/3 of fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Ad slicks |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% 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 |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Sparkle Carpet Cleaning is looking for franchisees who have a strong desire to succeed as a business owner.
This may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for, a franchise that rewards honest effort with real potential for a prosperous future.