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Apr272010

BuildingStars Franchise

Commercial cleaning

More and more people are discovering the opportunities in the commercial cleaning industry. It is a 70 billion dollar industry and growing. As a result there are more and more franchise options available to meet the growing demand. Much of your success will depend on choosing the right option. BuildingStars has a unique patent pending business model that separates us from every other cleaning franchise.

Building Professionals through RisingStarâ„¢
We have developed a unique training and management system called RisingStar. With RisingStar, everyone starts as a Cleaning Technician in small office buildings with limited responsibilities. From there, they follow a step-by-step process of training and advancement. As they advance, their responsibility increases from managing a small team in medium buildings to managing a fully developed staff in large buildings and Corporate Headquarters. Advancement is based on meeting a number of performance standards along the way and successfully completing a series of training programs throughout their advancement. We combine the commitment of ownership with an advanced management system that builds experienced janitorial professionals. You might even say we are Building the Stars of the cleaning industry.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a BuildingStars Franchises?

Total Cost: $1,900
Total Franchise Fees: $995
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 10%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

Contact Information for BuildingStars

BuildingStars Inc.
11489 Page Service Dr.
St. Louis, MO
63146

Phone Number: (314)991-3356
Toll Free: 1-866-991-3356
Fax Number: (314)991-3198

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did BuildingStars begin operations? 1994
When did BuildingStars begin selling franchises? 2000

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 167 0 0 0
2004 145 0 0 0
2003 135 0 0 0
2002 104 0 0 1
2001 109 0 0 1

Future Expansion

United States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee Yes No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment Yes No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable Yes No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Internet

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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