Midtown Chimney Sweeps

Midtown Chimney Sweeps is a unique franchise opportunity in North America. The company is involved with the hearth industry (the fireplace manufacturing and maintenance industry). Midtown creates value through business systems, chimney sweeping, and related services like dryer vent cleaning, light maintenance, and chimney repairs.

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Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

The Chimney Sweep Franchise System

Protected Territories - Never worry about another franchisee taking over your area or customers. Midtown Chimney Sweeps will assign you a dedicated, protected territory of 110,000 households each.

Investment Overview - You are not alone in your investment endeavor, the Midtown Chimney Sweeps development team will walk you through the business model, funding options and schedule a day for you to meet with us face-to-face. $35,000 initial franchise fee, and $10,000 initial tools and equipment package.

Marketing - The home office will perform all your digital marketing- the website, Facebook, Google, Yelp, and over 180 online directories.

Scheduling Center - You will have a staff of call center support behind you, answering the phones, scheduling clients, and answering any questions with complete, concise information, 12 hours per day, 5 days per week and 4 hours per day on Saturday.

Company Details

Established: 1979
First Unit Franchised: 2014
Franchised Units: 39
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode, Island, South, Carolina, South, Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Midtown Chimney Sweeps

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: No
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Training: 10 day training in Denver, Colorado plus 2 days of online Chimney University Courses

Other Info: We do require a Discovery Day prior to signing.

Here is the typical discovery day schedule:
Board a plane on Sunday, and fly to Denver, Colorado.

Monday morning you will have breakfast with our team and visit our home office. There, you will meet the staff that will be dedicated to supporting you in the field when you go home. You will spend time in the office, learning the software and seeing its unique capabilities. You will meet our Marketing experts.

Tuesday morning you will meet up with a local Midtown franchisee and will see the field operation in the real world and be able to ask all financial questions you want directly to a franchise owner. You will sweep several chimneys and discover how you will manage your field operations. Tuesday afternoon you will return to the office and go through the Franchise Disclosure Document to ensure you understand it. You will review territory maps. You will be offered to sign and pay for the territories you have selected, and then we will all go to dinner.You will learn about us and the fee structure so that you can make a sound personal decision. No pressure, just education.

Wednesday morning, we all go on a guided fly fishing trip on public waters in the beautiful Rocky Mountains (May-November). If you have never fly fished, it is no problem, our expert guide company will show you all you need to know to land some beautiful trout in a catch-and-release manner.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchise.

What does a Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchise Cost?

Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $45,000
Total Investment: $62,288 - $123,810
Minimum Net Worth: $60,000
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty: 7%
Ad: 3%
Average Number of Employees: 1
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes - 10% off

Is Midtown Chimney Sweeps a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Midtown Chimney Sweeps is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Midtown Chimney Sweeps a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Midtown Chimney Sweeps is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchisees make. Midtown Chimney Sweeps offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Midtown Chimney Sweeps a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Midtown Chimney Sweeps is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Midtown Chimney Sweeps Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Midtown Chimney Sweeps Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Midtown Chimney Sweeps Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Midtown Chimney Sweeps Looking for International franchisees?

No. Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Midtown Chimney Sweeps's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Cleaning & Maid Services, Home Services, Maintenance, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchises for sale. We may have Midtown Chimney Sweeps franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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