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1. What is the competition like? |
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UBS is the only franchise of its type. They have combined a mobile cleaning unit, window covering sales and repair services into a successful business opportunity. The unique concept and quality of the mobile unit along with its efficient design, gives you a definite competitive advantage over traditional blind cleaning and sales services. |
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2. What is expected of a UBS Franchisee? |
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You are expected to actively work your franchise and keep in good standing with Ultrasonic headquarters. Ultrasonic prides itself on its customer service levels and providing a quality product and is looking for franchisees that share this passion. Quality customer service reflects positively on you, the company and other franchisees in the surrounding vicinity. |
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3. Are UBS franchise territories protected? |
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Yes, once you receive your territory it is yours as long as your franchise is in good standing. |
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4. Is this a home based business? |
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Yes, we recommend you start your business as a home based business to reduce overhead and startup costs. The mobile unit is your store and serves as a great marketing tool. You'll be surprised how many calls you get from the graphics on the side of the truck. |
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5. Does the UBS management team have experience in this industry? |
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Yes the current founders and management of Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning have been actively involved in the operations since 1987. You will work closely with them and be able to learn from there extensive years of success. |
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6. How do I market my business? |
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The UBS staff will work with you during training sessions to help you develop a customized marketing plan designed to help jump-start your business. |
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7. Can I set my own prices? |
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Although UBS will supply you with a recommended pricing structure, you are free to establish your own pricing based on your local marketplace and the size of individual projects. |
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8. Do I have a support team that is dependable? |
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The Ultrasonic corporate staff is dedicated to your success. They will make every effort to return your calls within 24 hours during the week. |
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9. Is ongoing training provided? |
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Yes, UBS support is only a phone call away. They'll handle the day-to-day issues on the phone or schedule a visit to your territory to work on the larger issues. The monthly newsletter is packed with tips on how to work more efficiently, new products and ideas from both the corporate staff and other franchisees. |
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10. Is the Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning franchise a long-term opportunity? |
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Definitely, every new customer is a potential repeat customer. Homes, business, apartment complexes all need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Sign your customers to a service contract and send scheduled reminders to your existing customer base that it is time to get those window coverings cleaned again. |
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11. Can anyone be a UBS Franchisee? |
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No, UBS is looking for qualified operators with a dedication to customer service and a desire to succeed. Each potential franchisee is interviewed by the president of Ultrasonic to make sure they share the company's dedication and vision before a franchise request is approved. |
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12. Can I grow my business? |
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By all means, once you are comfortable with your business just add the staff and additional mobile units to increase revenue. You become the executive manager and schedule and direct your mobile unit crews. The sky's the limit! |
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13. How big is the average job? |
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Jobs can be of any size. Everything from the customer who has a couple of blinds needing repair and cleaning to the multi-story office building that needs to have hundreds of blinds cleaned every year. |
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