1. Why is opening an Oreck Clean Home Center right for me?
Oreck is the right choice for any person wanting to be a business owner by partnering with a nationally known company. We offer the right mix of growth opportunities through favorable operating hours, Home Office support, and a prestigious brand.

2. How does Oreck communicate its vision to franchise owners?
Oreck communicates with its franchise owners every day through the phone, email, a dedicated retail web portal and newsletters. Oreck's Territory Business Managers are always available, and the Home Office regularly schedules conference calls.

In addition, Oreck holds a National Franchise Owner Convention every year, offering a wide variety of workshops designed to help grow your business. Franchise owners from around the country attend, making it an excellent opportunity to meet with your peers and share best practices.

3. What is the estimated initial investment?
The initial investment is different for each situation, but it is approximately $188,300 to 232,500 total estimated initial investment.

4. Does Oreck offer financing?
Oreck offers third party financing through our partner, GE Capital, to assist initial and ongoing inventory needs. Financing is not available for store build-out. Franchise owners often use other types of loan products such as SBA loans or other small business loans to get their businesses up and running.

5. Will Oreck help me find my store location?
Once you have been approved to be awarded a franchise agreement, our Franchise Development Department will offer you market analysis and assistance. We will work with you to identify locations that meet the Oreck site criteria.

6. Will I get a defined territory for my store?
Yes. As you work with our Franchise Development Department, a defined territory will be awarded as part of the franchise agreement.

7. Will Oreck help design my store layout?
Yes. Part of your budget for leasehold improvements is dedicated to store layout and design. Introduced in 2003, our new Oreck Clean Home design simulates a consumer's home, showcasing Oreck's full line of home care products and taking our stores to the next level of lifestyle retailing.

8. How long is the typical franchise agreement?
In most circumstances, the agreement has a five-year term with three subsequent renewal options of five years each.

9. What is the initial franchisee fee?
The franchise fee is $30,000. This fee funds our pre-opening support of your operation, including your initial Home Office-based training, on-site assistance as well as Oreck’s point of sale system.

10. Are there any other fees to be paid to Oreck Franchise Services?
Franchise owners will be required to pay a Service and Support Fee of $500 per month. These fees allow us to fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of new products and procedures, marketing tools, training programs, and systems upgrades.

Franchise owners may also be required to contribute up to 1.5% of Gross Revenues toward a system marketing fund. Funds would be used to develop marketing strategies to promote the Oreck Clean Home Center brand and fund the creative costs to develop local franchise marketing materials.

11. What training will I receive from Oreck Franchise Services?
Oreck will provide up to three weeks of training for you and your key staff. Plus, we'll provide onsite assistance as you initiate operations. There is no additional charge for these training services, but you must pay any travel and living expenses while attending the training at the Home Office. Oreck Franchise Services, LLC will also send a Service Technician Trainer to your store for service training.

12. How much revenue and margin can I expect to make from opening an Oreck Clean Home Center?
Your financial success depends on many factors including your individual operating costs, lease, financing terms, employee costs, and your product sales mix. The most important factor is your ability to run the business effectively.

13. What are the steps in the approval process?
After you have reviewed this website and filled out the online form, we will let you know if your desired location is available for expansion. Once your financial and personal applications are approved, you will attend a Discovery Day the Home Office in Nasheville. The last step includes finding a perfect site for your store and going through training. The entire approval process can be completed in as little as two to three months.