OpenWorks

Founded: 1983 Franchising since: 1983
Founded in 1983, OpenWorks provides cleaning; carpet and upholstery service; hard floor maintenance; pressure washing; window cleaning; day porter; and handyman services for large and small offices, medical facilities, hotels, restaurants and financial institutions. Master franchises are also available nationwide.

4742 N. 24th St., #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Phone: (800)777-6736

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 36 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	320	0	0	0
2008	360	0	0	0
2007	346	0	0	4
2006	342	0	0	4
2005	338	0	0	3

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Arizona, California, Southwest, Texas, Washington

Total investment: $16.5K-119.95K Franchise fee: $15.2K-67.5K

Ongoing royalty fee: 10% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	Yes	No
Payroll	Yes	No

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $16.2K+
Business Experience:

• General business experience

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters
• At franchisee's location: 2 weeks

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#170 (2009); #288 (2007); #301 (2006); #141 (2005);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#35 (2009); #74 (2007); #74 (2006); #34 (2005);

Top Home Based Franchises:
#40 (2009); #80 (2007); #78 (2006); #29 (2005);