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Post by Kevin on Jul 3, 2005 10:10:20 GMT -5
My advice to you would be [glow=red,4,300]NO![/glow]avoid entering a janitorial franchise.. You can start two janitorial services for the price a franchise charges you, and to send a portion of your profits forever....oh boy dont get me started..I would be intrested in everyone elses opinion on janitorial franchises, At this time I believe also there are no franchisors in here.. if im wrong I will keep the debate friendly and informative, listing pros and cons of both.  Basic link on janitorial franchising www.corp.ca.gov/pdf/janitorial.pdf |
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Post by gnahthe on Jul 5, 2005 22:11:33 GMT -5
I met with a Coverall franchiser. In their materials they, by law, provide the names of current and former franchise owners. I called some randomly to gauge their level of satisfaction. It was eye opening and convinced me tobuild my business on my own.
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Post by Kevin on Jul 5, 2005 22:24:14 GMT -5
Gnahthe .Great First Post, all easy after that one!! Yes that is a good point, whenever your going to buy into a franchise contact the other franchisees, see what they think. I think coverall charges 1320.00 or something to get started, promises you a new account a year and takes 10% off the gross. |
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Post by rolex5 on Jul 6, 2005 22:30:44 GMT -5
Well my opinion is , if you could avoid a franchised do so , I own a commercial cleaning service here in New York and i do great , I started with a franchised and they only made me waste money and time and believe me , they want there money fast. today i run my show my way and thats the only way , so be smart don't spend that money for that franchised , and used that money for advertising and you will do great .
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Post by Am. Business Cleaning Services on Jul 9, 2005 10:08:12 GMT -5
Is the general opinion the same about contracting for an already established company?
There's a company here in Phoenix that hires contract cleaners. She wants 1000.00 up front, you must have all your own equipment ( long list provided by her) insurance, references, and THEN she still only gives the contractor 70%. On top of all that, the contactor must represent themselves under HER company name, buy thier own supplies, etc.
Seemed kinda steep to us. And really, what kind of benefit does it really get you? Yes, she gets the accounts, and does the billing, but in the end, you lose any recognition of your own company name....so whats the point???
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Post by Kevin on Jul 9, 2005 10:26:45 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]ALERT ALERT ALERT[/glow] Thats a sub-contractror scam. Dont fall for that. to subcontract for a company your are doing the company a favor by picking up work. I have subcontractors they pay nothing up front, I set the prices and contracts then hire them to do the work. On an agreed price. Yes most subcontractors supply their own equipment and supplies. An example would be if we were in Arizona and signed a service agreement owning the contract to a cleaning account, I asked you to give me a bid on it, your write a 2nd contract up. I agree and hire you paying your terms. In some cases on special jobs I may ask you to wear a Purity shirt or hat. The benefit to subcontracting is if your a smaller business you may need the work. Your maybe starting out and do not have alot of experience or money for advertising costs etc.. you can build your own business up while still having steady income. |
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