CottageCare Franchise

Residential cleaning service

Using the experience he gained as the operator of a housecleaning franchise in the '70s and '80s, Tom Schrader founded Overland Park, Kansas-based Cottage Care in 1988. Franchise business owners offer a variety of tailored cleaning services for bathrooms, furniture, kitchens, floors and carpets.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a CottageCare Franchises?

Total Cost: $49,500-$75,500
Total Franchise Fees: $9,500-$17,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5.5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $3K

Contact Information for CottageCare

CottageCare Inc. 6323 W. 110th St. Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone Number: (913)469-8778 Fax Number: (913)469-0822 Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did CottageCare begin operations? 1988
When did CottageCare begin selling franchises? 1989

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	51	6	0	3
2003	40	6	0	3
2002	35	6	0	2
2001	36	9	0	1
2000	40	9	0	1

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest: Canada,

Franchise Financing Information

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

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation

Franchise Operation Restrictions

25% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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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