Duraclean International
Duraclean International
220 Campus Dr.
Arlington Heights IL 60004
800#:(800) 251-7070 + 130
Tel: (847) 704-7100
Fax: (847) 704-7101
E -Mail: vince@duraclean.com
Web Site: www.duraclean.com
Contact: Mr. Mike Higgins
A DURACLEAN master franchise is licensed to provide several money-making services such as 1) Selling new DURACLEAN service franchises, 2) Training and assisting in the growth of service franchises within the master franchise territory, 3) Sharing in their success through the collection of a royalty and 4) Profiting from the distribution of DURACLEAN cleaning equipment and solutions. The 14 major services that can be offered create a flexibility that can be adapted to any world market. The step-by-step training both in the U. S. and the master franchise territory has been established for a quick start, and the on-going support is unmatched within the industry. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1930
First Franchise: 1945
First International Franchise: 1945
Franchise Units: 375
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 377
Distribution:
U.S. - 437; Canada -- 15; International -- 65
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 80
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 35
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
Financial Projections Provided: Yes
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 10
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 10
Minimum Financial Requirements: The minimum investment for a DURACLEAN master franchise is $150K. The amount increases depending on size and demographics of country. Working capital is additional and amount is determined by investment schedule.
Expansion Requirements: Mutually agreeable development schedule.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: No
Franchise Fee(Master): Based upon population incomes. Fee for a particular country market readily available from us.
Franchise Fee(Area): Initial franchise fee is the same for all international service franchises contracting directly with us.
On-Going Royalty (Master): 1.8% of all service sales with a minimum for each unit franchise determined mutually with master franchise.
On-Going Royalty (Area): NA
Franchisor Ad Program: Varies by market.
International Trade Associations: IFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 4
Business Experience: 4
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 1
Franchising Experience: 2
Psychological Profile: 3
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: Detailed instruction manuals, videotapes, trip to U.S.A. for 7-10 days of classroom, personal, on-the-job training. On-going conventions and graduate courses available. Master franchise provides on-going meetings, visits, and counseling.
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,g,H,I
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Sometimes
Master Franchising: Most Often
Area Development: Never
Licensing: Never
Foreign Subsidiary: Never
Joint Venture: Never
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: Our responsibility in the relationship is to communicate marketing, management and technical information. The franchisee's responsibility is to digest this information and then implement those ideas that will build their master franchise.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (437), CAN (15)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, CY, DE, FI, FR, GR, GC, HU, IR, IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, SP, SW(1), SZ, TU, UK, CY (1)
Far East: AS, BR (Master Franchise--Not Seeking), CH, GU, HK (1), ID (Master Franchise--Not Seeking), IN, JA, KO, MA (Master Franchise--Not Seeking), NZ, PH (1), SI (Master Franchise--Not Seeking)
Mexico: MX
Caribbean: BE (1--Not Seeking), BR, CI ( 1--Not Seeking), PR
Central America: BE, CR, EL, GA, HO, NI, PA
South America: AR, BO, BR, CH, CO, EC (1), FG, GY, PG, PE, SU, UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, IS, JO (1), PK, OM (1), SA (1), UA
Africa: EG, SO, UGANDA (1)
Countries Not Listed Above:
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