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Service-Tech Franchise

Air duct and HVAC system cleaning services

Founded in 1960, Service-Tech Corp. provides indoor air quality and industrial cleaning services. Franchise business owners clean and sanitize; apply anti-microbial coating to prevent mold, mildew and bacteria growth; inspect; and change and clean filters in heating, ventilating and air condition systems. The company also cleans interior exhaust systems, industrial ovens, light fixtures, roof ventilators and fans, and performs additional specialty cleaning services for different industries.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Service-Tech Franchises?

Total Cost: $50,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $19,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 4-6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Service-Tech

Service-Tech Corp.
7589 First Pl.
Cleveland, OH
44146-6711

Toll Free: (800)992-9302
Fax Number: (440)735-1433

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Service-Tech begin operations? 1960
When did Service-Tech begin selling franchises? 1987

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 2 0 0 4
2004 2 0 0 4
2003 2 0 0 4
2001 3 0 0 4
2000 3 0 0 4

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, 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
Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising

Franchise Operation Restrictions

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

0% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

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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