Everyone wants and deserves a secure financial future. Becoming a successful small business owner can provide that security and even see us through difficult economic times. Starting your own business can, however, be very risky, and statistics show us that most new companies do not survive past the first few years. A growing number of people who dream of owning their own business are coming to understand the value of purchasing an existing franchise as their means to independent business ownership without the inherent risks of building a company from the ground up.
There are, of course, many questions that need to be asked before making a decision as to which franchise opportunity would be best suited for you. Franchised businesses have an enormous impact on our economy, representing more than $100 billion in annual sales with about 40% of all Canadian retail sales directly related to franchised companies. With more than 1.5 million people employed by a franchise and numbers continuing to grow, it is no wonder that this type of business ownership is so popular.
In 1989 Shelly Barless took a chance and opened a modest home-based business providing house cleaning services to the people in her Edmonton, Alberta community. From the very beginning Shelly made a commitment that customer satisfaction would be her number one priority. Now, twenty years later, with modern state-of-the-art offices and more than 35 staff, Dust Queen is excited to be in the position of offering franchise opportunities to people that share her dream of being independent business owners. Shelly understands that Dust Queen's continued success is largely dependent on each new franchise owner also being successful. We invite you to visit our Franchising Questions page where you can request a brochure and receive answers to questions such as:
What type of prior experience do I need to purchase a Dust Queen franchise?
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How much does a Dust Queen franchise investment cost?
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Are there any ongoing fees to be paid to the franchisor?
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Are there any advertising fees?
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Is financing available?
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What are the terms of the franchise agreement?
How do I get started?
We understand that you may have more questions, and we would love to hear from you either by e-mail at franchise@dustqueen.com or directly by phone at 1-877-383-4545.
Dust Queen is proud of the service they have been providing over the past twenty years, and continue to make customer satisfaction a priority. This dedication has earned Dust Queen the Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence in Edmonton in the category of Maid and Butler Service for the past eight years in a row, as well as the Top Choice Award in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Dust Queen is also a member in good standing with both the Better Business Bureau and the Canadian Franchise Association.
Each new Dust Queen Franchise owner is given the absolute best in dedicated support services and tools to help you get started, and you can count on our expert franchise team to be there down the road whenever you need them. We provide each franchisee with a complete training package, which includes:
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Comprehensive Training
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Detailed Manuals and DVDs
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Professional Marketing Assistance
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Complete Equipment and Technology Package
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Ongoing Training
We look forward to helping you realize your dreams of becoming an independent business owner!