1. What is a franchise?
Taking advantage of a franchise business opportunity means you are in business for yourself - but not by yourself.
Here's what makes franchise business opportunities so great: owning a franchise means you own a proven business concept and have the support you will need to be successful.
2. How popular is franchising?
The numbers say it all: franchise business opportunities are incredibly popular in North America.
"Throughout the U.S. and Canada, there are many great opportunities to start up your home cleaning company in the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise."
According to FranchiseOpportunities.com, the North American small business landscape includes in excess of 750,000 franchise businesses generating more than US$1 trillion dollars in sales.
According to Franchise.org, "by 2001, there were 767,483 business establishments in all domestic franchise systems (either owned by franchisors and franchisees), which employed almost 10 million people."
3. What are the advantages of buying into a franchise business opportunity?
The advantage of buying into a franchise business opportunity is that a franchise is an already full-functioning system. ('Ready maid,' in the case of the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise.) Compared to buying into a franchise business opportunity, the cost of developing a start-up business is much, much higher. Some entrepreneurs spend thousands, even millions of dollars - and a great many years of hard work - to set up and perfect a profitable business model. When you take advantage of a franchisee business opportunity, all the hard work and visioning has been done for you.
There is also considerably less risk in buying into a franchise business opportunity. According to www.FranchiseOpportunities.com, as many as 80% of new business start-ups fail each year. Compare that with information from Franchise Enterpreneur Magazine, which explains that 92% of new franchise business opportunities pass the critical first five years!
Bottom line: buying into a franchise business opportunity allows you the privilege of having a proven business model. That's a great way to leave the starting gate!
4. How do you know that being a franchisee is right for you?
To find out if taking advantage of a franchise business opportunity is the right path for you, ask yourself these questions: Do you enjoy the idea of being your own boss? Do you have the ability to motivate and manage people? Do you have the ability to follow and implement the steps of a proven business management system? If you answered positively to any of these, there is a very good chance that you would prosper by taking advantage of a franchise business opportunity.
"The advantage of buying into a franchise business opportunity is that a franchise is an already full-functioning system. ('Ready maid,'; in the case of the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise.)"
The bottom line is that when you buy into a franchise business opportunity, you work for yourself. However, unlike an entrepreneur who most often follows the path of investing time, money and effort into a start-up business, when you buy into a franchise business opportunity, you follow a system based on a franchisor's many years of practical experience.
When you buy into a franchise business opportunity, you also benefit from the marketing support and superior brand name that the franchisor provides.
Franchise business opportunities give you what you need.
5. Why is the residential cleaning services industry a good one to join?
The residential cleaning service industry is a multibillion dollar industry and is growing.1 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the residential cleaning services industry continues to grow annually.
The growth possibilities for your home cleaning company in the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise are great. According to Enterpreneur.com, by entering into the vast residential cleaning services industry, "you can build an extremely profitable business that will generate revenue very quickly... ...Few industries offer this tremendous range of choices and opportunities, and the need for general and niche cleaning is expected to increase in the future."
There are many factors contributing to the growth of home cleaning companies in North America. Some of the factors impacting the growth of house cleaning companies include: baby boomers and the growing pressures on working families with dual income and little time.
Here are some other reasons why the residential cleaning services industry keeps growing...
In North America, the baby boom generation has the largest percentage of wealth compared to other demographics and accounts for approximately one third of the population. Now that they're reaching retirement age, they want to really enjoy themselves... which means letting home cleaning companies like the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise take care of their house cleaning needs.
1Byers, Perry. "Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services." March 2007. http://sbdcnet.org/public_documents/D-Commercial Res 03-07.pdf
6. What will I receive as part of the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise system?
"The residential cleaning service industry is a multibillion dollar industry and growing."
We give you everything you need to be a great home cleaning company. When you buy into the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, you will receive the most comprehensive training and support in the residential cleaning services industry, including:
- 10 days of training at our corporate head office location
- Up to three days of pre-opening support at your location, within 30 days of your beginning operations as a Dust Queen Maid Service franchise
- Dust Queen's Proprietary Business Management Software (a must for running a great home cleaning company!)
- A copy of our confidential operations manual (another must for running a great home cleaning company)
- Ongoing support from the Dust Queen corporate office through periodic visits by a franchise consultant, webinars, telephone, newsletters and more
- Marketing support and exposure, including: broadcast-ready TV commercials, on-hold phone message system, promotional items, business cards, brochures, the Dust Queen gift card program and more. All of these will help to refer and please more customers in your local area.
When you buy into the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, you will also have access to all Dust Queen trademarks and other exclusive operational tools.
As part of the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, it's 'maid sure' that you get a good head-start!
7. What type of prior experience do I need to have?
Is it vital that you've worked in or run another home cleaning company? No. To buy into the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, it is not necessary to have previous experience in the residential cleaning services industry. We are seeking exceptional candidates who have a passion for providing great customer service. Some management, team leadership and computer skills are also important.
"We give you everything you need to be a great home cleaning company. When you buy into the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, you will receive the most comprehensive training and support in the residential cleaning services industry."
Regardless of your skills or background, we will provide the tools and training you need to run your home cleaning company as part of the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise. We do, of course, also expect that you have the right amount of capital to invest in this maid service franchise.
When you join the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, you get the support you need.
8. How will I keep track of customers, cleaning schedules and payments?
With the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, keeping track of your business is 'maid easy'! The Dust Queen Proprietary Business Management Software package has been engineered and designed to help you keep track of all your operational and administrative needs. It's 'maid perfect' for your home cleaning company.
9. How will I know if my preferred territory is available?
Throughout the U.S. and Canada, there are many great opportunities to start up your home cleaning company with a Dust Queen Maid Service franchise. To find out if there is an opportunity in your territory, please contact us.
10. How long will it take for me to become a Dust Queen Maid Service franchisee?
From the time you send us your information and request to be an owner of a Dust Queen Maid Service franchise, there are just a few key steps involved, as follows:
- Once you fill out our confidential online questionnaire on this great franchise business opportunity, a representative from our Franchise Division will contact you.
- We will send you a comprehensive Franchise Package (which includes an application form).
- You then enter the Preliminary Approval Process.
- Attend the Discovery Day Event at our corporate headquarters and meet members of our team who will be supporting you from the day you open your Dust Queen Maid Service residential cleaning company.
In other words, there aren't that many steps involved before you start running your high quality home cleaning company as an owner in the Dust Queen Maid Service franchise.
11. How do I get started with this franchise business opportunity?
Start the process today to be a Dust Queen Maid Service franchisee. To take advantage of this fantastic franchise business opportunity, fill out our quick Request For Information page online and we will contact you.