Top Five Things to Consider when Choosing to Start a Cleaning Business. In an uncertain economic environment where finding a job, much less a career, can be both strenuous and stressful – many smart and savvy working professionals are yearning for the opportunity to be their own boss. While opening a small business can have tremendous personal and financial rewards, it is often viewed as a risky endeavor based on the liability assumed by individual ownership. However, The commercial cleaning industry presents the perfect solution; an opportunity to own and operate your own franchise, be your own boss, and excel in a recession-proof industry with little to no specialized experience or education necessary. Find a company that has the experience and expertise needed to help you start a cleaning business, but before you get started there are a few important things to consider. 1. Is this the right business for me? Commercial cleaning services are a $100 billion dollar industry projected to grow by more than 5% in the next three years alone. Owning a franchise that is part of a great structured franchisor program is a great way to stay profitable in a time of economic uncertainty; with low overheads, consistent demand, and high opportunities for growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that a professional cleaning specialist will be the fastest growing occupation in the next ten years, reaffirming the potential expansion of the industry and related professions. 2. Franchise management vs. independent ownership? Owning an independent business and owning an established franchise are both viable ways to start a cleaning business; however franchise ownership offers considerable advantages that help foster long-term success. Franchise owners benefit from the company’s reputation and reliability, along with their growing base of satisfied customers. Many of the best franchisors support franchisees by offering operational training, business development coaching, marketing support, technical support, and industry/technology trend information all without having to take on the high collateral and liability associated with independent ownership. 3. Residential vs. Commercial cleaning services? When choosing to start a cleaning business, the two most common choices are residential or commercial cleaning services. Both have key advantages; residential cleaning is usually less expensive to start, but commercial cleaning has a greater opportunity for profit and success. Owning and managing a franchise allows you to bypass the high start-up costs of creating a business from scratch while reaping the benefits of operating behind a well-established brand with solid industry connections. The commercial sector includes large-scale projects, janitorial cleaning, and a much wider range of cleaning services than the consumer sector, making it an advantageous alternative for those looking to start a cleaning business. 4. Who is the target market? While the potential benefits of commercial cleaning services are unrivaled, the task of securing customers within this market may seem daunting to those first getting started. Good franchisors will be there to help with a foundation built upon a history of top-level service. Owning a franchise under an established brand opens your business to a network of industry partners who trust and rely on the continued professionalism of franchisees. Office buildings, retail stores, healthcare facilities, stadiums, and manufacturing plants are all great examples of commercial businesses included in your potential target market. 5. What services will be provided? There are a variety of services that commercial cleaning businesses provide and it is important to decide which areas to focus on before getting started. Floor care services, such as carpet cleaning, are exceedingly popular for commercial clients as well as exterior services such as window washing. Many franchisees specialize in scheduled maintenance cleaning for their regular customers as well. Solidifying your area of expertise will allow you to gain greater clout in the industry and further establish your brand image as a highly regarded franchise owner.
You don’t have to be an expert – an understanding of these five aspects combined with an entrepreneurial drive and dedication to success are all that’s required to start a cleaning business. To learn more about franchise ownership and how to start a cleaning business, check out some of the top franchises in the game today by going to www.franchiseworks.com.
Paramus, N.J. – July 2012 – Hosted in New York City for the second year in a row, the 2013 International Franchise Expo (IFE) marks the biggest in the event’s 22-year history. From June 20-22, nearly 20,000 visitors from more than 90 countries explored 413 franchise exhibitors at the Javits Center – from well-established name brands to emerging, fast-growing concepts. The success of this year’s IFE, put on by MFV Expositions, is further proof that franchising plays a significant role in the recovering economy.
As a testament to the industry, this year’s expo kicked off with a breakfast announcing the findings of the inaugural ADP National Franchise Report, created in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics to identify trends and insight into the sector’s impact on the labor market. The report shows private-sector franchise jobs increasing by 19,160 during the month of May, with restaurants, food retailers and business services showing the largest increases. Approximately 150,000 jobs were added over the past twelve months through the franchising industry.
“The ADP report was the perfect start to this year’s expo as it helped solidify franchising’s position as an essential driver of small business and the U.S. economy,” said Tom Portesy, president and CEO of MFV Expositions. “This was further evidenced by the quality of attending potential franchise owners as more than 30 percent planned to invest between $100,000 – $500,000 in a new franchise business.”
More than 50 industries were represented at the expo, including everything from restaurant and education to health care and children’s services, representing North American-based companies looking to expand abroad as well as international brands looking to enter the U.S. market. “As a first-time exhibitor and a relative newcomer to franchising, we weren’t sure what to expect,” said Scott Nelowet, founder of Florida-based French Fry Heaven. “We were thoroughly impressed not only with the sheer volume of foot traffic, but of the variety and quality of prospects we met. We spoke with people from all over the world who had a genuine interest in our simple French-fry-only concept. It’s hard to put a price on the kind of value you get from an event like the IFE.” Attendees learned best practices from industry experts who hosted educational symposium geared toward every stage of the journey. Among these opportunities, one of the best attended was the International Symposium which included 13 symposia and seminars on essential topics from how to begin franchising internationally to how to choose the right markets. In addition, the IFE hosted a Private Equity and Finance Conference of four in-depth sessions led by the industry’s key players who shared insights on the state of financing in franchising and how private equity affects a franchise brand. Attention from media organizations was high too, giving exhibitors opportunities to get their brands in front of consumers and investors beyond the show floor. FOX & Friends, CNNMoney, TheStreet.com, The Wall Street Journal, Telemundo, The New York Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, WPIX-TV, Black Enterprise Magazine, Associated Press, and CBS Evening News were just some of the news organizations interested in exhibitors. Next year’s IFE will be held June 19-21, 2014 at the Javits Center. For more information, please visit http://www.ifeinfo.com. About MFV Expositions For 22 years, MFV Expositions has been producing the leading franchise events worldwide that consistently bring together franchise concepts, at all investment levels, with the most qualified visitors seeking to own their own business. In addition to quality franchise expos in the United States and overseas that offer face-to-face opportunities to grow your franchise, MFV also offers access to online franchise opportunities through web-based resources, lead management tools and solutions for generating sales. If you would like more information about buying a franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com. About www.FranchiseWorks.com FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog – http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.ifeinfo.com.
FranchiseWorks.com | Over 400 Franchise Brands At International Franchise Expo That Spurs Small Business Growth. Thousands of Entrepreneurs and Hundreds of Reputable Franchise Brands Congregate in NYC fot This Once A Year Franchise Trade Show. Only A Few Days Left To Get Your Free Admission Pass To Attend The Largest Franchise Expo In The United States. Paramus, NJ – The International Franchise Expo (IFE) returns to New York City, June 20-22 at the Javits Center for a second year offering entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to gain insight into the vast world of franchising. Boasting more than 400 reputable franchise brands, the IFE is the top destination for attendees seeking a new franchise opportunity. Go to www.FranchiseWorks.com to get your free pass to attend the International Franchise Expo, Visit Us in Booth #1078.
The three day show consists of a veritable “who’s who” of the franchise industry allowing prospective small business owners to meet face to face with franchise representatives from more than 60 business categories. Many of the exhibitors are developing their brand in the United States and internationally further contributing to economic growth. It’s no surprise that franchising accounts for a large part of the recovering American economy, contributing significantly to two critical elements – job creation and GDP – and outperforming the economy as a whole in 2012. According to the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) 2013 economic outlook, franchising is projected to add more than 10,000 franchise establishments, account for nearly 8.3 million jobs by the end of 2013 and contribute a GDP of $472 billion. “Mirroring this steady growth is the increasing number of franchisors participating in trade shows to strategically grow their system,” said Jim Mastandrea, Group Show Director of MFV Expositions. “The IFE also draws qualified attendees ranging from recent college grads to retirees looking to get back in the business world. The expo truly covers all ends of the spectrum – from out-of-the-box, niche franchises to well-known, global brands. Attendees are sure to find a concept that fits their interests and lifestyle.” Industry experts will host educational symposium geared toward every stage of the journey. Offering more than 70 free seminars along with nine in-depth symposia, the IFE offers a wealth of knowledge into the franchise industry. Some of the symposia topics include The A to Z’s of Buying a Franchise, Franchising Your Business, and Global Franchise Expansion: Strategies for Lucrative and Planned Growth. With more than 90 countries represented from around the world and more than 150 U.S. Embassies through their Foreign Commercial Service Offices actively promoting the IFE within their regions, the IFE has been a significant catalyst to the global expansion of franchising. About MFV Expositions For 22 years, MFV Expositions has been producing the leading franchise events worldwide that consistently bring together franchise concepts, at all investment levels, with the most qualified visitors seeking to own their own business. In addition to quality franchise expos in the United States and overseas that offer face-to-face opportunities to grow your franchise, MFV also offers access to online franchise opportunities through web-based resources, lead management tools and solutions for generating sales. If you would like more information about owning a franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com. About www.FranchiseWorks.com FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog – http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit http://www.ifeinfo.com/.
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A recent report found that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly faster rate than other businesses in terms of job creation, new business formation, economic output and GDP contribution according to IFA’s first quarter update to The Economic Outlook for Franchise Businesses report prepared by IHS Global Insight for the IFA Educational Foundation. The report shows franchising remains an incredibly strong and resilient business model that generates jobs and economic growth for the American economy.
With that being said, thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners will flock to the largest franchise expo in the country to meet over 400 franchised businesses from every industry. The 22nd Annual International Franchise Expo (IFE), the franchise industry’s premier annual event sponsored by International Franchise Association, is a three-day show taking place June on 20-22 at the Javits Center in New York City. At the franchise trade show, the top restaurant franchise brands and current franchisees have the rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with one another.
“My dad bought a ’63 Ford Fairlane in 1973, and the thermostat needed to be changed. At age 13, I was told to give it a shot.” That was the beginning of Terry May’s career as an automotive technician.
May’s first paying job was at age 16, in the small garage in Roberts, Wisconsin. Then he honed his skills as a jet engine mechanic in the U.S. Air Force for four years. When he came out of the military, he went back into automotive repair. “I’m pretty much self-taught,” he said. “I took a lot of night classes. I got the CERTITECH certification from Amoco. I went to foreign car schools.”
After 40 years in the business, May said he has no intention of slowing down. He is now shop foreman for Honest-1 Auto Care in Cottage Grove. “I’m still working as hard as I did when I was 16. I will do it as long as I can. I really enjoy what I do. I’ve got five hotrods at home that I’m still working on,” he said.
Are automotive technicians in demand?
Next year there’s going to be 120,000 unfilled automotive jobs. When I came into the field, a lot of people were retiring, and not a lot of people were coming in. Now we’re running into the same thing. People are retiring or getting into service writer positions or something not as physical.
What would draw someone into the field?
My son in 8th grade was online to be a bioengineer, until he found out he was going to be in a cubicle. He said, “I like being outside in the garage.” We said “Whatever makes you happy.” Century College works with Gordon Parks High School to provide automotive education. In their junior and senior year, they can go out and learn some stuff. Some kids are just like me — they have a cheap car, they muddle through what they can. It’s a lot tougher to break in these days. How I got started was just hanging around. Then pretty soon the boss goes, “if you want to do something, just jump in. If you get stuck, I’ll come help you.” When you’re young you don’t figure out how good he was to you. Now I realize “Wow — I wouldn’t be here without his help.”
What’s the biggest change over the past 30 years? The stress level of the olden days was in one direction — not knowing everything, wanting to be on top of the game. The stress level now is from the vast amount of different things. Every car system is completely different. The basics are there but the systems are different. What’s the best part of the job? It provides income to build hotrods. The enjoyment at work is when a customer picks up a car and says, “I’ve had this a couple different places and they couldn’t fix it. Thanks for taking care of it for me.” People will bring in a car, and they start telling me everything they’ve already done to fix it. I tell them, “I don’t want to know what you did — if I start where you left off I won’t find the problem.” If I go in as a new experience, I will start with basics and work my way through it. My son will call me when he runs into a problem. I say, “Go back to the basics. You missed something along the way.” Article by: LAURA FRENCH StarTribune
Honest-1 Auto Care is the only national full-service auto care company that is 100% ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly. Honest-1 leads the industry in numerous eco-friendly initiatives including strict recycling of automotive materials, pollution prevention, resource conservation and offering Eco-Friendly Auto Care services such as their eco-friendly fluid lines, ECO TuneUp® and ECO Oil Change® options. In addition to its high environmental standards, Honest-1 has a very unique customer-centric approach to the auto care industry providing centers that are family-friendly, characterized by clean and upscale waiting areas, Internet cafes, children’s play areas, comfortable leather chairs and couches, an HD TV and complimentary beverage stations. Honest-1 was ranked 321 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2013 “Franchise 500” and ranked 338 in the magazine’s 2011 “Franchise 500” list. Additionally, Honest-1 ranked as one of the top companies in the 2011 and 2012 Lube and Oil News “Top Oil Change-Plus Chains” and in the 2013 “HOT 100 FRANCHISE LIST” by Red Hot Franchises.com. If you would like more information about owning a franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com. About www.FranchiseWorks.com
“Our brand is on fire across the nation,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. President and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We have a proven concept with exceptional offerings – our explosive growth over the last two years shows we are on the right track as a brand and there is no stopping our growth potential.” The Technomic report highlighted the signs of recovery in the U.S. restaurant industry and showed that the top ten fastest-growing chains’ sales accounted for $10.3 billion, a 22 percent increase over 2011. In 2012, Dickey’s Barbecue added almost 100 new locations, many multi-unit franchise deals and opened in new markets. Dickey’s sealed $1.67 million in new deals this year with several multi-unit agreements including Minnesota, Washington, Montana, Arkansas and Texas. “The number of multi-unit deals we’ve signed this year really put us on pace for big growth,” said Dickey. “People recognize Dickey’s as an energized brand with a strong presence in the industry – I’m excited to show the industry what we have to offer in the coming months.” About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Dickey’s Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 70 years later, the Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids meals every Sunday. All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant. The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to almost 300 locations in 43 states and holds the title of the world’s largest barbecue franchise. Nation’s Restaurant News named Dickey’s “Top Five Growth Chains” and they were also named “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine. If you would like more information about owning a franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com. About www.FranchiseWorks.com FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and businessopportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchisenews. For additional franchiseinformation visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog – http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.dickeys.com
FranchiseWorks.com | Auto Repair FranchiseHonest-1 Auto Care Becomes Only Automotive Franchise Concept Ranked On Franchise Business Review’s Annual Satisfaction List. Success Fuels Auto Care Company to Open 15 New Units In 2013 As Part Of Franchises Expansion Plans.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Honest-1 Auto Care (Honest-1), the only national full-service auto care company that is 100 percent ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly, today announced its inclusion in the eighth annual Franchise Business Review’s 2013 Franchise Satisfaction Awards (FBR50). The FBR50 is the only awards program to rank companies based solely on actual franchise satisfaction.
The list, which was based on a survey of more than 26,000 franchisees representing over 350 franchise brands, put Honest-1 at number 25 for brands with less than 50 units, making it the only auto care company on that list. The auto care company, backed by system-wide sales growth in 2012 up 35 percent, an unheard of growth rate for the auto care industry, retains a 76.2 percent satisfaction rating amongst its network of franchisees, well above the 2012 industry average of 67.4 percent. “We are thrilled to be chosen as one of Franchise Business Review’s FBR50 this year as it helps validate the principles that make Honest-1 tick,” said Rissy Sutherland, COO of Honest-1 Auto Care. “The only way to grow as an organization is to provide your staff with the resources and leadership necessary to excel. In 2013, the scope of our growth positions us to take our company to the next … Read The Full Story Here – More If you would like more information about buying a franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com. About www.FranchiseWorks.com FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and businessopportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchisenews. For additional franchiseinformation visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog – http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.h1franchise.com
NEW ORLEANS, La. – March 2013 – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced today it plans to open 70 franchise and 30 corporate locations across the U.S. in 2013. Since December 2012, the smoothie franchise has acquired six additional locations in Florida and Texas, bringing its total number of corporate stores to seven. Furthermore, Smoothie King has opened six new franchise locations since the start of the year.
“Smoothie King is experiencing energized growth and we’re now seeking new multi-unit owners to help expand our footprint,” said Smoothie King Global CEO Wan Kim. “As a multi-unit franchisee in South Korea, I know firsthand that our concept is a solid investment opportunity. Our positive same-store sales increases over the past three years are a true testament to the strength of our brand. We look forward to bringing our healthy products to more communities as we expand across the globe.”
Smoothie King is on track to sign 100 new U.S. franchise agreements this year. Additionally, the company has plans to open 50 new international stores, including 40 in South Korea and 10 in Singapore. Even with more than 500 locations in the U.S., the brand still has extensive single and multi-unit smoothie franchise opportunities available in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, as well as Texas.
To fuel growth, Smoothie King is offering a franchise development incentive program in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Since launching the program in January, 20 percent of Smoothie King’s U.S. system has responded with requests to open new units, showing their confidence in the brand and its future. New franchisees will receive 40 percent off the franchise fee, a savings of $10,000 for the first 40 agreements signed in 2013. To date, seven new franchisees have already taken advantage of the incentive program.
Smoothie King will be at the 2013 Multi-Unit Franchise Conference, March 27 – 29 in Las Vegas, showcasing the brand’s latest growth initiatives at booth #625.
About Smoothie King Franchises Inc. // SK USA, INC.
Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. is a privately held; New Orleans-area-based franchise company and the premier Smoothie Bar and Nutritional Lifestyle Center in the industry. Smoothie King® offers guests the original nutritional fresh-blended smoothie and healthy retail products, including sports beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals and other sports nutrition products. Smoothie King® opened its first store in 1973 and started as the first franchised smoothie bar/health food store in the United States in 1989. Smoothie King® currently has more than 600 units operating in 32 states, the Caymans, Singapore and the Republic of Korea. In 2013, Smoothie King® was ranked no. 1 by Entrepreneur magazine in the juice bar category for the 19th year and no. 104 overall on the 2013 Franchise 500 list. Engage on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SmoothieKing; follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/smoothieking.
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