STANLEY STEEMER INTERNATIONAL INC

Item 7 outlines a substantial entry: franchise fee of $50,000 with total investment ranging $175,685 to $509,745, covering vehicles, equipment, and initial inventory from the franchisor. Ongoing fees hit 7% royalty on core cleaning revenue, plus 3% on related services, and up to 4% national ad fund—aligning with category norms but stacking up for mobile operations. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross sales $1,742,025, median $1,179,370 across franchised units, suggesting strong top-line potential in a recession-resistant industry, though variability means top performers drive averages higher.

System health shows stability with 210 franchised locations plus 54 corporate, only 1 termination last year—a green flag versus high-failure cleaning peers. Yet 14 system transfers hint at owner churn, and just 4 projected new units signals modest growth, not explosive expansion. SBA records reveal 14 loans averaging $842,679, indicating franchisees tap big financing for scaling fleets, but check default rates for risks. For hands-on operators eyeing $1M+ revenue, Stanley Steemer's model delivers if you nail local marketing; otherwise, high upfront costs could strain cash flow.