Franchise analysis
Midtown Chimney Sweeps
A franchised business specializing in residential and commercial chimney sweeping and light maintenance and repair of chimneys, fireplaces, and home heater appliances such as wood stoves, pellet stoves, and gas stoves, all using our methods…
Category
Home Services
Total initial investment
$73,062 - $145,648
Franchise fee
$49,000
Ongoing fees
Royalty: 7.0% • Ad fund: 3.0%
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