Janilink is a distributor of commercial cleaning supplies for janitorial
service companies and other businesses that use cleaning supplies. We sell
products ranging from bathroom toilet tissue and handtowels to floor chemicals
and mops. We also sell and service commercial cleaning machines such as
vacuums, buffers, carpet extractors, and automatic scrubbers. To find out
more about the kind of products we sell, visit our website at www.janilink.com.
Our Customers
The majority of our customers are businesses, although we can sell to anyone.
All businesses need janitorial supplies, however we significantly focus
our marketing efforts to contract janitorial service companies. We believe
this market has the highest growth potential because of the increased trend
for companies to outsource the cleaning. Other markets we target include
schools, restaurants, hospitals/clinics, clubs, and other commercial buildings.
The market for commercial janitorial supplies in the United States is over
$2.5 billion. The industry is very recession-proof.
Our Concept
Janilink has developed a unique system in selling commercial janitorial
supplies. While the majority of our competitors use an outside sales force
to gain new accounts, we primarily rely on marketing campaigns and location
to attract new customers. Using a mass merchant retail approach, like Home
Depot or Walmart, our concept is to set up large warehouse outlets with
a large selection of high quality products at low prices. Customers in the
cleaning industry are very attracted to this concept because of the convenience
of finding everything they need under one roof. We also private-label our
popular selling chemicals and machines to increase customer loyalty. With
this concept, we have built successful Janilink outlets in Atlanta, GA and
Raleigh, NC. Our vision is to expand this concept nationally.
Franchise Opportunity
We are looking for partners who want to be part of our vision to build a
national company. We are offering franchises for different cities all over
the United States. There are many cities still available for our franchises
on a "first-come, firstserve" basis. To get started, a set up fee of $50,000 (Includes Janilink's stay expenses during the set up) is required to reserve a location. Total start-up
capital needed is approximately $425,000. All franchises must purchase inventory through Janilink Corporation.
Janilink Corporation will provide items at or lower than wholesale pricing.
This ensures that every franchise will have the best pricing to stay competitive.
| Estimated Proceeds of Initial Investment |
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| TOTAL:$425,600 |
| Inventory (may vary depending on locations) |
$300,000 |
Franchise & Set Up Fee
(One time only, Includes Janilink's stay expenses during the set up) |
$50,000 |
| First Month Rent |
$3,500-$5,000 |
| Rent Security Deposit |
$3,500-$5,000 |
| Fixture |
$5,000 |
| Equipment (Fork Lift, Pallet Jack) |
$6,000 |
| Delivery Truck (Lease Option Available) |
$35,000 |
| POS Computer System (Software included) |
$10,000 |
| Training (Owner, Employee) |
$6,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising |
$10,000 |
| Remodeling |
$5,000 |
| Legal & Accounting |
$1,000 |
| Insurance |
$600 |
| Exterior Sign |
$5,000 |
| Others |
$2,000 |
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5% royalty fee and 1% advertising fee of monthly total sale to Janilink Corporation.
(5% royalty will be used on testing and developing new products, and planning new marketing strategy. 1% advertising fee for both ads on internet (email, keywords ads on searh engines) and direct mail)
Benefits of Franchising with Janilink
Easier for you to be successful with a national brand,
a proven business model, and experienced support
Many cities are still available to choose from
Continuous product research & development done by
Janilink Corporation
Catalogs and e-commerce website are maintained by
Janilink Corporation
All estimates are based on new equipment. In some cases used equipment can be used and
would lower the initial investment.
OUR WAREHOUSE
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do we get customers?
Most distributors use a direct salesforce to acquire new customers. It is very difficult to be profitable with this method. First, it is hard to find good sales people who understand the business, the products, and the customers. Second, the turnover is high because most do not generate enough to cover their salary and commission. Most sales people focus on national branded products which is low margin. We focus on private label products which is higher margin and higher customer loyalty. Therefore, Janilink does not use a direct sales force as the primary method to attract customers. We have developed a more profitable method of attracting new customers without the hassle of managing a direct sales force.
2. How do you help with startup?
Location is very critical in making a successful franchise. You cannot open this kind of business in a shopping center or strip mall. We help our franchisees find the optimal location for business. Once the location is agreed upon, we help you with your store design, product placement, building signs, and vehicle graphics. We also make an annual supply catalog for our franchisees that can be distributed to new customers. This catalog is specific to our target market and has gone through many years of revision. A catalog like this is too expensive to develop for one store so the costs are spread out over all the stores. We also setup a powerful software system to manager your sales and inventory. This is connected to our main server and any product updates are automatically sent to each branch.
3. How do you help with overhead costs?
With many years in the janitorial supply business, we have perfected our operations to run at maximum efficiency. This translates into higher profits for you. We will train you on how to hire the best workers without paying higher wages. We will train you on how to hire customer service representatives, mechanics, and delivery drivers. Particularly, good mechanics that are knowledgeable on small motors is hard to find. We have a systematic approach in finding and hiring this type of mechanic without spending too much money.
4. How do you help with inventory?
Our motto is if we don't have it, you don't need it. We stock the widest range of products that any customer may require. Most competitors specialize in different product categories and customers cannot purchase all their cleaning suppliers from one company. We stock a large scope of products so that we can be the "one-stop" shop. It is impossible for a single location to have this same scope, because the slower-moving items would just sit in the warehouse and tie up precious working capital. We are able to stock the slower moving items for you and deliver it to you in a very quick turnaround so that you can better spend the cash in other ways.
5. Why can't we do this type of business on our own?
We have developed many products over many years with our knowledge of mechanics, chemistry, and customer information. This proprietary information is in the form of private label machines and chemicals ensuring loyal customers and increased repeat business. You can use our scale to grow your business profitably faster than on your own. We provide inventory storage for your business, an on-site designer for advertising and marketing, and product development for new products. These costs would be extremely high for a stand-alone store. Also, your gross margin on products are much higher because we purchase in bulk and share the savings with you. You can price as competitively as any other competitor, if not better, no matter how small you are.
6. What kinds of training do you provide?
We offer owner training, employee training, and customer training. The owner training is for the owner of the business and goes through every detail of the business operations. If the owner cannot attend the training, then we can train a manager appointed by the owner. We will provide employee training to your newly hired employees before opening your new store. We'll regularly offer training school for both employees and customers. You can also get a lot of great information on our website which is updated regularly.
7. Can we sell on the Internet?
You can use our website to manage your orders. Any orders from your area on our website will be given to you.
8. How stable is the cleaning supply market?
This business is very stable and is recession proof. No matter if the market is up or down, we will always need janitorial services and clean buildings. Also, we are continuing to see an increased trend in healthier environments, which will increase the demand for cleaning products in the future.
9. I am a foreign investor. Can I get an investment visa with your business?
Yes, we will help you obtain an investment visa with our international attorneys if you need this service.
1. The actual sales for one of our branch is $97,000 per month. The income from operations for the branch is $15,000 per month. NOTE: THESE SALES AND GROSS PROFITS ARE ACTUAL SALES AND PROFITS FOR THE OLD BRANCH AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED THE ACTUAL OR PROBABLE SALES AND PROFITS THAT WILL BE REALIZED BY ANY OTHER FRANCHISEE. THE FRANCHISOR DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT ANY FRANCHISEE CAN EXPECT TO ATTAIN SUCH SALES OR GROSS PROFITS. To see complete earnings statement, refer to the UFOC.
Contact Us
To get more information about our products and services, visit our website
at www.janilink.com
To get more information about franchising opportunities, contact us directly
at Charels Chung
Janilink Corporation
3545 McCall Place, Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30340
toll free (888)-234-2255
fax (770)-220-0550
email janilink@gmail.com
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