Service Team of Professionals (S.T.O.P.)

Service Team of Professionals franchisees market and perform emergency services (such as water extraction and drying) as well as structural repairs to real and personal property caused by flood, fire, smoke, mold, etc. Our marketing systems target the insurance professionals that recommend and pay for this work. Our management systems organize everything in your restoration business from time management to pencil sharpening. We have done this for 36 years. Our start-up costs are the lowest, our territories the largest, and our earnings claim is the most impressive in the industry. Our franchisees are the happiest in the franchise world. Validation PLUS!!!

Background

Year Established: 1971
Year First Franchised: 1996
Franchised Units: 37
Company Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units (12 months): 6-10
States/Countries Registered In: All except Hawaii, Alaska, New York
Availability in Canada: Masters / Area Developer - No
States, Countries or Geographical Areas from which Broker Referrals are being accepted: There is some availability in virtually all areas, in the 47 states we offer.

Financial/Terms

Cash Investment: $40k as a minimum; $99k as a maximum (most join STOP with less than 50k) This includes equipment other than a truck or van.
Total Investment: Above plus truck or van.
Minimum Net Worth: None specified.
Franchise Fee: $32k or $38k
Discounts: VetFran, Women, Minorities? No
VetFran Program Participant: No
Royalty: 7% or 9% depending on initial fee selected.
Ad: No
Average # of Employees: None to start up. Average has 6-8.
Passive Ownership Allowed: No
Earnings Claim: Yes — the most impressive in our industry!

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