Concept Description
The Cleaning Authority offers franchisees innovative and sophisticated methods to develop large, successful residential cleaning businesses. Business owners implement an ambitious and effective customer acquisition program. This program, through employee management and client satisfaction systems, drives their cash based, residual income model. The Cleaning Authority’s business model combines simple business fundamentals with solid systems, and a comprehensive support infrastructure. TCA opportunity features a structured approach with potential for ongoing revenue opportunities and lifestyle flexibility. This is a Monday thru Friday business, with few to no weekends or holidays.
Our proprietary Detail-Clean Rotation System is part of our operational approach. The Cleaning Authority is also environmentally friendly.
Desired background of prospects and Ideal candidate:
The majority of our franchisees come from corporate or business backgrounds. We’re looking for those that play well with others and that can excel in managing teams. Candidates must be ambitious, have fortitude and be looking to build a large business. Although not needed, 100+ of our franchisees are MBA’s — which goes to show the attractiveness of our sophisticated model.
This proactive program provides a structured approach for franchisees to develop their customer base.
Territory options include sizable single-territory opportunities.
Our proprietary Detail-Clean Rotation System is part of our operational approach.
Ambitious and targeted customer acquisition program: Franchisees meet these potential customers after receiving a quality direct mail piece; the call center provides information and may set appointments. This approach does not guarantee outcomes or growth and does not promise performance.
Publicity
For the latest news, please visit our franchise blog: http://franchise.thecleaningauthority.com/blog
Unit Option
Single
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 241
Corporate Owned Units: 3
Projected New Units: 8
Year Established: 1996
First Year Franchised: 1996
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Large (21+)
History:
The Cleaning Authority offers franchisees innovative and sophisticated methods to develop large, successful residential cleaning businesses. Business owners implement an ambitious and effective customer acquisition program. This program, through employee management and client satisfaction systems, supports a cash-based, residual income model. The Cleaning Authority’s business model combines simple business fundamentals with solid systems, and a support infrastructure, towards revenue opportunities. TCA opportunity offers consistent annuity-based revenue and lifestyle flexibility. This is a Monday thru Friday business, with few to no weekends or holidays.
Availability
Territories: United States
Financials
Liquidity: $50,000
*Investment Range: $92,850 - $147,100
**Average Investment: $150,000 - $200,000
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $250,001, to $500,000
6 Month Cash: $150,001
Franchise Fee: 15000 - $20000*
Royalty: 6% - 4%
Royalty Description: 6% of Gross Revenue, reduced to 5% then 4% above volume tiers
Advertising: Local Marketing Fee $0.374 per Designated Household weekly (mandatory under Local Marketing Services Agreement)
Ramp-Up: 10 to 12 months
Passive Ownership: Passive Ownership NOT Allowed
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
- Minorities
- Women
- First Responders
Discount Description: We are a member of the International Franchise Association (“IFA”) and participate in the IFA’s VetFran® Program, which provides special financial incentives to qualified veterans. Pursuant to this program, we reduce the total of the Franchise Fee and Territory Fee by 30% for all honorably discharged veterans of American and Canadian armed forces. This discount is for the first franchise only (first franchise of TCA); We also participate in the IFA’s DiversityFran® Program, which provides special financial incentives to minority communities. Pursuant to this program, we reduce the total of the Franchise Fee by $5,000 for all minority owned and women-owned businesses. This discount is for the first franchise only (first franchise of us or any of our affiliates).
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 2 weeks
Training Description:
There is an initial two week training course at TCA’s corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. Time will be spent cleaning homes (not that owners will be cleaning homes, but it is essential for them to learn the bread and butter of the business so that they know how to hold their employees accountable.), spending time in the classroom learning the software, insurance, marketing programs, etc, and they will also spend time in actual customers homes and a franchisees unit learning what “a day in the life” would be.
Financing Assistance: Available
