Concept Description
System4 is a facility service management organization. Individuals responsible for facility services select us to handle all their facility service needs ranging from inside services (commercial cleaning services, hard floor care, window cleaning, etc.) to outside services (commercial landscaping, parking lot services, lighting maintenance,etc.) and virtually any other facility service need.
Overview of Services Provided:
- Commercial Cleaning – Apartment Complex, Medical Facility, Auto Dealership, Movie Theather, Bank, Municipal Buildings, Offices, Fitness Center and much more!
- Facility Service Management
- Other Facility Services – Interior: Janitorial Services, Pest Control, Recycling / Shredding, Restaurant Equipment Cleaning, etc.; Exterior: Commercial Landscaping, Parking Lot Maintenance, Window cleaning, and more.
System4 provides any and all services that are needed at a facility. The equipment, cleaning products and staff training are customized to meet your facility’s requirements. We successfully service customers ranging in size from “big box” retail and multi-tenant offices to small individual businesses. Medical to daycare, gym to showroom, whatever your commercial cleaning needs, System4 provides a full range of services for any facility.
You can build a recurring revenue, commercial customer-based multi-million dollar business with minimal employees that can eventually be semi-absentee for the owner due to proprietary software.
Testimonials
“When you go into business for yourself, a System4 Master Franchise provides you the tools you need to be successful. The company founders are personally involved to assist you in addition to a strong support staff to assist with all aspects of the business. The founders also have a continuous vision for growth that is coupled with a continuous propriety software development program that provides you the additional tools you need for efficiency and growth.” – Wayne Uhl, San Diego
“Having been a System4 Master Franchise owner for more than 7 years, there is no doubt in my mind that I chose the best franchise company in the Commercial Cleaning Industry to partner with. This became very evident to me after becoming familiar with the Commercial Cleaning Industry and the players involved. From day one, System4 has provided an overwhelming amount of continuous support and is constantly broadening its scope of vision to provide new areas of growth for the organization. The technology utilized by System4 is state of the art which greatly benefits and streamlines the day to day operations of the business. Becoming a System4 franchisee offers unlimited potential in realizing the American dream of owning your own business.” – Rick Crocker, Philadelphia
“As you know when I came into the relationship with System4 I was not new to the industry of Franchise Cleaning having run a competitor previously. After taking a very hard look I made my decision to join System4 because I felt it would provide me and my family the best opportunity.
As I have gotten to know the support staff in Ohio I can tell you that the dedication to helping us grow and assistance in any issue that may come about has been phenomenal. The staff has shown itself to have a great grasp of the knowledge of building this business model and the industry. The information and assistance is available from the bottom to the top. It is amazing to know that even with the size of the operation on a national scale you, Ed and others are so available to assist.
One of the main decisions I had in looking for a business to venture into was the ease of running it internally. When I saw the SMARTS technology program I saw a company that was thinking ahead of the competitors and with the added growth of SMARTS it will make us even more effective.
I am excited for the direction the company is going and the potential of what the future holds with the new features (products) you are working on. As you know from our many conversations it is exciting to be a part of something that has growth potential in many areas and provides a great resource for additional income streams.” – Roy Strate, Las Vegas
“In 2009 I decided to leave Corporate America and buy a System4 Master Franchise. I had no prior experience in the cleaning or facility services industries, so the assistance that I’ve received from System4 has been invaluable to both starting and growing my business. System4 has created great systems and processes that make it easy to run all aspects of your business. In addition, System4 has developed some cutting edge technology that separates us from the competition, and makes us a very valuable partner to our customers. The company is very innovative and is always looking for ways to improve on the business model. I would strongly recommend System4 to anyone that is looking for a scalable business model, and a business partner that cares about your success!” – Mark Adriansen, Phoenix
“I approached the initial inquiry about this franchise with a lot of intrepidness. Once I connected with the founders and really learned about the model, the more I liked it. I bought my System4 Franchise in 2008. Since then support has been there every step of the way. The founders are involved and available to personally provide support and guidance in supplementing the entire team.Some of the most impressive aspects of System4 is the ability to adjust for market conditions, competitive changes in the landscape, technology advances and just thinking with a forward vision. The growth I have experienced has exceeded all my expectations. It has been one of the best financial decisions I have ever made” – Jonathan Caffery, Boston
Publicity
Unit Option
Area Representative/Master Developer
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 55
Corporate Owned Units: 5
Projected New Units: 7
Year Established: 2004
First Year Franchised: 2004
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
System4 was founded and began operations in May 2004, in Cleveland, Ohio. Until 2012, System4 was a commercial cleaning-based business, however we saw a need for our clients to take on a larger role in helping them manage their facilities.
System4 Facility Services has expanded into over 40 markets, with more on the way. We deliver commercial janitorial cleaning & facility service management to thousands of diverse commercial customers every day. Our management team has over 100 years of experience in the commercial cleaning & facility service industry—this experience has helped Sytem4 develop the competitive advantages necessary to differentiate ourselves in a crowded and fragmented industry.
System4 has a nationwide presence with operations in over 40 markets. Collectively we service over 7,500 customers across the United States.
The effect of this change on our customer base has been very positive:
- We offer over 20 interior & facility services
- We are a “one-contact” solution for multiple services
- We provide web-based facility management software
- We are a value-based partner in total facility management
Availability
Territories: United States, Canada: Willing to Register
Financials
Liquidity: $75,000
*Investment Range: $157,000 - $377,000
Minimum Net Worth: $100,001 to $250,000
6 Month Cash: $50,001
Franchise Fee: $125000 - $300000 depending on size and population of territory
Royalty: 1 % to 6.2 %
Royalty Description: 1% to 6.2% of Gross Sales due semi-monthly.
Advertising: Local: minimum $12,000 per year
National Advertising: 0%
Ramp-Up: 4 to 6 months
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive after 1 year
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Passive Ownership Explain: If there is a full time General Manager trained by System4 and meets all the criteria for understanding the operating processes as the Master does, then Semi Passive involvement is possible. But initially the Master must be full time and committed to launching the business.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: $5,000 off initial franchise fee.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Available
Length of Training: 14 days
Training Description:
Training Covers
- Marketing
- Account Pricing
- Operations Management
- Billings and Collections Software
- Quality Control
- Sales Software
- Accounting Software
Operational and Marketing Tools:
We provide franchisees with SMARTS—a proprietary software program. SMARTS provides all of the necessary tools to monitor performance and operate your business efficiently. Key functions: Lead generation, account quotations, vendor selection, account invoicing, quality control reports, sales reports and real-time tracking of essential business metrics.
There are significant areas of the software than can be customized to your market, such as the pricing module. This is a web-based program that allows you to manage your business from anywhere. We also provide an online “PlayBook”—a comprehensive library of documents and presentations used for training and support for the Franchisee and his/her staff
All marketing materials are available for on-demand printing and they are customized for the Franchisee through a third-party partner.
Financing Assistance: Available
