Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in 1972.
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Read More About The Business
The franchisor has conducted a cleaning, mitigation, and restoration business of the type to be operated by you since 1947.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The name of the franchisor is Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
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We have offered Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner franchises since 1972
We have conducted a cleaning, mitigation, and restoration business of the type to be operated by you since 1947.
Source NotesThe name of the franchisor is Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesYou are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your Stanley Steemer Business.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
The person responsible for the direct operations of your Stanley Steemer Business, whether that is the Designated Principal of the franchisee entity or a manager, must successfully complete the franchisor’s initial training program and all mandatory continuing education the franchisor requires from time to time.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 15 · View Source
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You are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your Stanley Steemer Business.
Source NotesThe person responsible for the direct operations of your Stanley Steemer Business, whether that is the Designated Principal of the franchisee entity or a manager, must successfully complete our initial training program and all mandatory continuing education we require from time to time.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor provides an initial training program for all Stanley Steemer franchisees, which typically lasts two weeks and is typically held at the franchisor’s corporate offices in Dublin, Ohio, or a company-owned branch designated by the franchisor.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
You must have commenced the operation of your Stanley Steemer Business within three (3) months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 11 · View Source
The typical length of time from the signing of a Franchise Agreement to the commencement of operations by a franchisee is thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 11 · View Source
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We provide an initial training program for all Stanley Steemer franchisees, which typically lasts two weeks and is typically held at our corporate offices in Dublin, Ohio, or a company-owned branch designated by us.
You must have commenced the operation of your Stanley Steemer Business within three (3) months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesThe typical length of time from the signing of a Franchise Agreement to the commencement of operations by a franchisee is thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in 1972.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor has conducted a cleaning, mitigation, and restoration business of the type to be operated by you since 1947.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The name of the franchisor is Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We have offered Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner franchises since 1972
We have conducted a cleaning, mitigation, and restoration business of the type to be operated by you since 1947.
Source NotesThe name of the franchisor is Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You are required to use, and purchase from a third-party supplier approved by the franchisor, one (1) or more Service Vehicles.
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The franchisor is the only supplier of the Stanley Steemer Cleaning Platforms.
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You are required to use, and purchase from a third-party supplier approved by us, one (1) or more Service Vehicles.
Source NotesWe are the only supplier of the Stanley Steemer Cleaning Platforms.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor provides an initial training program for all Stanley Steemer franchisees, which typically lasts two weeks and is typically held at the franchisor’s corporate offices in Dublin, Ohio, or a company-owned branch designated by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 11 · View Source
You must have commenced the operation of your Stanley Steemer Business within three (3) months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 11 · View Source
The typical length of time from the signing of a Franchise Agreement to the commencement of operations by a franchisee is thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 11 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We provide an initial training program for all Stanley Steemer franchisees, which typically lasts two weeks and is typically held at our corporate offices in Dublin, Ohio, or a company-owned branch designated by us.
You must have commenced the operation of your Stanley Steemer Business within three (3) months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesThe typical length of time from the signing of a Franchise Agreement to the commencement of operations by a franchisee is thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents or copyrights are material to the Stanley Steemer franchise. The franchisor does not currently have any pending patent applications that are material to the Stanley Steemer franchise.
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Source NotesNo patents or copyrights are material to the Stanley Steemer franchise. We do not currently have any pending patent applications that are material to the Stanley Steemer franchise.
15Owner Participation
You are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your Stanley Steemer Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 15 · View Source
The person responsible for the direct operations of your Stanley Steemer Business, whether that is the Designated Principal of the franchisee entity or a manager, must successfully complete the franchisor’s initial training program and all mandatory continuing education the franchisor requires from time to time.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 15 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
You are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your Stanley Steemer Business.
Source NotesThe person responsible for the direct operations of your Stanley Steemer Business, whether that is the Designated Principal of the franchisee entity or a manager, must successfully complete our initial training program and all mandatory continuing education we require from time to time.
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