Discussion of evolution of the industry, number of companies, average company size, typical services offered, specializations, franchises vs. independents, start-up costs, and more!
This Marketdata Enterprises study is a 4th edition update and in-depth analysis of the $5.3 billion U.S. carpet & upholstery cleaning services sector. More than 40,000 mostly small companies are active in this mature and moderate growth business. Several large franchise organizations exist, but the top 9 franchise systems do not dominate?they are estimated to capture only 22% of industry receipts. The study covers: industry revenues/growth from 1986-2010 forecast, market segments, major trends and issues, factors affecting demand (residential construction activity, home environmental concerns, floor covering market), outlooks by consultants, trade groups and competitors, latest findings of trade journal surveys, and extensive operating ratios?national, state, and city, by company size, etc.
Discussion of competition by large carpet mills, retailers, and the effect of the shift to alternative hard floor coverings (wood, tile, laminates) that reduce demand for carpeting. Rankings and in-depth profile and 2003-2005 revenues of all the top franchises and other competitors: Sears, Stanley Steemer, Chem-Dry, ServiceMaster Clean, ServPro, Duraclean, Heaven?s Best, Rainbow Intl., MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care, and Professional Carpet Systems.
Discussion of evolution of the industry, number of companies, average company size, typical services offered, specializations, franchises vs. independents, start-up costs, and more!
