The Cleaning Authority
A Independent brand
About The Cleaning Authority
The Cleaning Authority is a part of the Authority Brands family.
Residential house cleaning has become one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. The success of our franchisees stems from a unique business model not found anywhere else. We provide you with systems and tools so that you are in control of your success.
We offer: • Sophisticated, targeted and effective marketing on a local and national scale that drives customer acquisition. • Ongoing training and support programs to help build a strong and reliable staff so that you can protect and grow your customer base. • Unparalleled business management software support to help you pinpoint how profitable you are every minute of every day.
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Inside The Cleaning Authority
- Established
- 1977
- First Unit Franchised
- 1996
- Franchised Units
- 233
- Company Owned Units
- 3
- States Registered In
- All except HI & WA, Sold out in : ME, WV,WI,IA, AZ, AK, WY, MT, & ID
- Cash Investment
- $50,000 CS: 685
- Total Investment
- Enterprise Market: $92,850 to $147,100/ Hometown Market: $76,000 to $119,599 ALL IN YEAR ONE COST OF A TCA: $150-200k
- Minimum Net Worth
- $225,000
- Single Unit Franchise Fee
- $15,000 to $20,000
- Royalty
- 6%-4%
- Ad
- 1% capped at $200/week
- Average Number of Employees
- Varies, see 2 min drill Owner/Operator ONLY to start. Could to semi-absentee over time depending on performance.
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- Home-Based
- No. Office required - 850 sq ft to 1000k sq feet, first floor, heat and air, access to a bathroom, ample parking, located inside territory boundaries.
- B2B
- No
- Master Franchise Opportunities
- No
- Veteran Discount
- 30% off of Franchise Fee and Territory Fee (first franchise only)
- Financial Assistance Provided
- No
- Site Selection Assistance
- Yes
- Lease Negotiation Assistance
- Yes
- Recruiting Assistance
- No
- Cooperative Advertising
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- Category
- Cleaning & Maid Services, Home Services, Green & Eco Friendly
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