Franchising vs. Bane-Clene^®

For many, the American dream is to own a business. A franchise may seem like a good option because franchises usually include training, a proven product or service, advertising assistance and expert advice.

Many carpet cleaners started a business because they had worked for a cleaning firm and gained some technical knowledge. These operators often look at their business from a technician’s point of view instead of an investor’s position. Being a good technician does not help in preparing a budget, planning advertising or hiring and training employees. A franchise will help in these areas of business management.

A franchise does not guarantee success.The initial cost of a carpet cleaning franchise can be as little as $4,000.00 or as high as $75,000.00, plus equipment costs, monthly royalties, compulsory advertising fees and restricted territories, a substantial investment is required. Sometimes these initial costs and restrictions far outweigh any possible return on investment.

Bane-Clene is NOT a franchise and has been in the service business since 1962. The company has been a supplier of cleaning agents and equipment since 1971 and there are NO territorial restrictions, royalties or mandatory advertising programs. Bane-Clene owners receive all of the assistance that a franchise gives, but without the inititaion fee or the franchise fees.

Bane-Clene Institute, the first industry school to receive the CRI Seal of Approval, offers a three-day management training program titled "Course to Success." Toll-free hotlines are staffed by experts in the cleaning business to help with everyday problems.

There is even a chemist on staff to answer technical questions. Manuals cover everything from accounting to the proper way to dispose of waste water. Two publications, The Cleaning Digest™ and The Clene Times, provide updates on new technology as well as business oriented advice.

The most inexpensive and effective advertising bargain is www.bane-clene.com. Total visits to Bane-Clene’s website for the past twelve months were 7 million. Many were consumers inquiring about cleaning service. Bane-Clene operators may have their own link from this website for a one-time fee of only $99. The company places print ads to carpet retailers and manufacturers and has sponsored Floor Radio, a program on WBLJ in Dalton, Georgia, five days a week for the past 15 years.

A complete array of proven brochures, camera-ready art, video and radio tapes, sales aids and advertising layouts are available and there is a special class in advertising at Bane-Clene Institute. With Bane-Clene, you get all the benefits and help that are offered by a franchise and you keep all of the money you earn. Most importantly, Bane-Clene system owners enjoy a success ratio that is as good or better than the best franchise, and they are totally independent.