Rainbow Int'l. Restoration & Cleaning

Founded: 1981 Franchising since: 1981
Rainbow International specializes in indoor restoration and cleaning services, including carpet dyeing and cleaning, ceiling cleaning, upholstery and drapery cleaning, deodorization and comprehensive fire and water damage restoration and cleanup.

Rainbow International started franchising in 1981 and now has franchised units throughout the U.S. and internationally. The company is part of The Dwyer Group, an international franchise organization that also owns franchise companies Mr. Rooter, Mr. Electric, Mr. Appliance, Glass Doctor, Aire Serv and Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen Worldwide.

1020 N. University Parks Dr. Waco, Texas 76707

Phone: (800)280-9963

Franchisor is a publicly-held company with 110 employee(s); 30 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	186	6	6	0
2008	166	3	7	0
2007	167	7	7	0
2006	166	6	161	0
2005	171	7	150	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Western europe

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 100,000 population

Total investment: $104.9K-167.1K Franchise fee: $22K+

Ongoing royalty fee: 4-7% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

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

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $25K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 14 days
• At franchisee's location: 2 days
• Regional training : 2-5 days

Ongoing Support

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

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media

Franchise 500® rank:
#376 (2008); #393 (2007); #451 (2006); #377 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#166 (2008); #159 (2007);