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are committed to providing the
knowledge needed to run an
effective and profitable office,
systematic estimating procedures,
keys to acquiring major
commercial bids, cost effective
marketing concepts, cleaning
methods that adhere to all NADCA
standards and minimize liability
issues, and a powerful name that
is quickly becoming recognizable
throughout the world. DUCTBUSTERS®
has spent more than 10 years in
developing our systems of
operation and has helped to
develop nationally recognized
programs within our industry to
promote the positive effects of
"Restorative
Maintenance". We put
together a complete IAQ business
for you.
Our concept of business is
simple: Establish a marketplace
where DUCTBUSTERS®
achieves "Top of the
Mind" consumer recognition,
using the best technologies in
every area of business. This
means the most productive
equipment, business systems,
training, computer programs and
support network to maximize all
of our licensees’ earning
potential. DUCTBUSTERS®
mission is to make the living and
working environment a healthier
place for everyone. Simply
stated, our network of duct
cleaning licensees is the most
exciting concept in the duct
cleaning industry today!
Minimum
Experience Qualifications
If your state requires
a license to clean HVAC systems
and ductwork, you must have the
necessary license. You must also
have EPA certification, and
either one year of verifiable
hands-on installation or service
experience, or a Certificate of
Completion in HVAC education from
a technical school. At least one
person with these qualifications
must come for the initial
franchise training.
Minimum Financial Qualifications
To be considered for a
DUCTBUSTERS®
franchise you should have liquid
assets of at least $35,000 and at
least $15,000 dollars for
marketing. We are looking for
individuals who are committed and
conscientious. Our franchisees
must have the ability and desire
to learn and follow a franchise
format. Our business requires
individuals with strong
interpersonal skills who can
manage and motivate their
employees and expand their
customer base.
Initial Investment
We estimate that the
initial investment for a
DUCTBUSTERS®
franchise to be between $30,000
and $80,000 with the following
components:
In addition to the
franchise fee, you would pay
us a monthly royalty fee of
between 5.5% to 7% of gross
sales. This percentage is
based on sales volume and
decreases as your sales
volume increases.
Initial
Setup
- DUCTBUSTERS®
Quick Start
Program
- DUCTBUSTERS®
Conversion
Program
- Help with:
- Equipment
selection
- Tools
selection
- Printing
materials and business
cards
- Pre-opening
marketing
- Yellow
Pages ad
- Vehicle
selection
- Training dates
- Employee
introduction
Federally Registered Logo and
Name
- Logo
Registration
#1,698,024
- Name
Registration
#1,747,443
- Non-contestable
Status
Patented Method of Cleaning
- United States Patent
#5,186,759
Marketing
- Speaking
Engagements and Seminars
- Custom
Presentations
- Yellow Page
Advertisements
- DUCTBUSTERS®
Contractor Referral
Program
- Commercial and
Residential
Brochures
- Commercial
Educational Tools
- Detailed Scope
of Work
- Large Existing
Customer Base
- Lapel Pins,
Coffee Mugs, Key Chains,
T-shirts, Flashlights,
and many other
give-away items
- "Buster"
- The Company
Mascot Costume
- Trade Show
Programs
- Uniform
Image
- Nationally
Recognized Press Releases
Technology
- DUCTBUSTERS®
Home Health Program
- Advanced Testing
Programs
- Mechanical
System Assessment
- Robotic
Inspections
- Video Analysis
Communications
- Active E-mail
Network
- 1-800
Number
Training (Training
Slide Show)
- One week
at corporate training
facility
- 1,500 sq. ft.
hands-on training center
- 600 sq. ft.
educational training
center
- Computer
Training
- Business
Management
- Marketing
and Sales
- Office
Procedures
- Continuing
On-site Training
Support
- Unlimited
toll-free telephone
support
- Project
Management Team
- Commercial Project
Analysis
- Project Bidding
- Full-time
Dedicated Support Staff
- Strategic
Planning
- Goal Setting
- Employee
Procedures
- Regular
Visitations for
Production and Sales
- Materials,
Equipment and Tools
- Competency
Exams
Web Site
- Over 100 pages
of information
- Highlighted in
top franchising magazine
- Each franchise
location has its
own page!
- Useful for
marketing
- Commercial
documents can be
downloaded
- Press Releases
and News Flashes online
- Lists all NADCA
Certified ASCS members
- Free advertising
worldwide
Equipment
and Tools (Equipment
Slide Show)
- Customized
Proprietary
Equipment
- Equipment and
Tool Productivity Guide
- Regionally
Sensitive Selection
Criteria
- Discounts
on Many Items
- Equipment Rental
Network
Manuals
- Marketing
- Office
Procedures
- The DUCTBUSTERS®
Cookbook (the
ultimate guide to duct
cleaning the DUCTBUSTERS®
way)
- Vehicle, Tools
and Equipment
- Sales
- Safety/MSDS
- Policy
- Employee
- Forms
— over 125 Cleaning
Techniques
- Case Studies
- BusterLink™
Software System
Operations
BusterLink
- Our Award Winning Software
- Microsoft
Windows World Open Award
Winner
- Designed for
Windows 95/98
and Windows NT
- Standalone or
Networked
- Lead Tracking
and Management
- Project Tracking
and Management
- Complete
Automated Project
Estimation System
- Automatic
Proposal Writer
- Contact
Management System
- Sales Management
- Graphical Sales
Reports
- Job
Costing &
Analysis
- Electronic
Employee Time Sheets
- Dual
Company
Capable
- Service
Dispatching and Tracking
- Duct Cleaning
Project Tracking
Boards
- Unlimited
Follow-up Reminders
- Unlimited
Service and Contact
History
- Mail Merges and
Form Letters
- Complete
Inventory
System (Inventory Setup
Included)
- Requisitions and
Shipping
- Links to your
Paging Software
- Single
Entry System
- Enter a Customer Once
- Continual
Upgrades
- Telephone and
Online Support
- Complete Printed
Manual and Online
Documentation
- Reports,
Reports, Reports...
Let
us help you achieve your greatest
potential in your marketplace.
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