Business for Sale Overview:
The Company is a franchise location of a world-wide leader in the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. The owner established the business in 1990 by obtaining the exclusive franchise rights for all of Wake County, NC – a FANTASTIC protected territory. With a Ford mini-van equipped for carpet cleaning, the owner set out without any name recognition in the area or any customers. Before long, he had generated enough steady business to hire several crew members to serve customers more quickly and increase revenues. Over the years, the Company has developed a solid reputation and a list of loyal customers by offering excellent, honest and dependable customer service. The Company also provides upholstery and commercial tile cleaning as well for its clients. This is a perfect home-based business and operates using one service vehicle being dispatched from the owner’s residence in Clayton, NC. The company owns two sets of equipment to ensure meeting schedules. Owner to finance up to 30%.
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Property Features and Assets:
This is a home-based business. Consequently, the operating overhead is minimal and offers unique tax advantages to the owner. Minimal storage space is required for supplies. The Company owns one service vehicle fully brand labeled and all the necessary equipment to perform carpet and upholstery cleaning assignments. The Company also owns an additional set of portable equipment should one set require maintenance or should a job require two sets to complete in a quicker time frame. The service vehicle and equipment is in excellent condition.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The Company serves a wide range of customers – some as long as 18 years – and their secured growing market, ALL of Wake County, seems endless. Although other carpet cleaning companies exist, this Company is truly unique . It uses a proprietary cleaning chemical that is developed and produced by the franchisor. This cleaning chemical enables carpets to dry within 1 hour – providing tremendous convenience to customers. The owner has tried other and has yet to find one that performs as well. This Company has a TREMENDOUS outlook for growth. The local market is still exploding and revenues could quickly and easily double if the business were consistently marketed. With a very modest investment in some additional equipment, the Company could also dramatically increase its revenues by cleaning tile, grout, and hardwood floors in residences. This program readily exists through the support of the franchisor. And due to the size of the protected market, the sky’s the limit for this business!
Reason for Selling:
Declining health and retirement.
Additional Details:
- The property is owned.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is a homebased business opportunity.
- This is a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
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