- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/RNot ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$22K - $95K
- Units as of 2019
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305 11% over 3 years
Company Overview
About DKI
Industry | Maintenance |
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Related Categories | Restoration Services,Miscellaneous Home-Improvement Businesses,Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses |
Founded | 1974 |
Parent Company | DKI Ventures |
Leadership | Charles Ebersole, CEO |
Corporate Address | 25 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
Social | Facebook,Twitter,Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1994(29 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 42 |
Where seeking | This company is offering new franchisees worldwide. This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states: |
# of Units | 305(as of 2019) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a DKI franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
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Initial Investment |
$22,145 - $94,750 |
Royalty Fee |
$625-$2.1K/mo. |
Ad Royalty Fee |
$750-$5K/yr. |
Term of Agreement |
5 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | DKI offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, accounts receivable |
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Third Party Financing | DKI has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: equipment, inventory, payroll |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
Classroom Training | 13 hours |
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Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? |
No |
Can this franchise be run part time? |
No |
#运行所需的员工 | 10-100 |
Are exclusive territories available? |
No |
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