Rank no.471 – Sparkle Wash -US

Products & Services: Pressure washing, restoration & preservation services

Number of Locations: 77

Total Investment: $34.5K – 105.94K

Founded: 1965

Began Franchising: 1967

About Sparkle Wash

SparkleWash was founded in 1965 and began franchising in 1967. It is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations throughout the United States and internationally. It provides power washing services for transportation, residential, industrial and commercial customers.

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $34,500 – $105,950
Franchise Fee: $20,000 – $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
OPERATIONS
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee’s location: 1 week. Additional training available
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Prospecting programs
Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #471 (2013), #488 (2012), #495 (2011), #468 (2010),

SparkleWash, the commercial pressure washing expert, is a great opportunity to leverage your sales, marketing and people skills with a unique business in a growing industry. The best part is you will own your own business using our proven and very effective system!
Take charge of your future with a SparkleWash franchise.

Owning a SparkleWash franchise gives you real advantages in owning your own business:

· Operational Support – We know what works and what doesn’t. That means you don’t have to spend your time figuring out how to make the business work – we have already done that for you. Our training programs are extensive and ongoing.

· Marketing and Advertising Support – Our years of experience have demonstrated who our ideal customers are and how to attract them. Because our services are widely needed this includes transportation, industrial, retail, commercial, and residential clientele.

· Sales – Closing the deals! Isn’t that what it is all about? We’ll show you how to take the skills you have developed and make them work in a growing industry.

· Financial – One of the advantages of leveraging your considerable skills with SparkleWash are the high profit margins, mobility, and flexible hours. That means managing your time at work and having the opportunity to enjoy life with your family.

· Synergy – Align yourself with people “just like you!” Collectively we all become stronger and more effective. Our Annual Meetings and Regional Seminars are fun, educational and give you an opportunity to learn from people who have already experienced SparkleWash franchise ownership.

· Next Steps – Empower yourself. Take the next step to Power Charge your future by contacting us to learn more. We are proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to sharing our rich heritage with you so you can achieve the prestige, lifestyle and income you deserve.
Source: http://www.sparklewash.com