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ITEM 7 INITIAL INVESTMENT

Franchisee''s Estimated Initial Investment and Other Financial Obligations For a Home Cleaning Franchise

NATURE OF INVESTMENT	AMOUNT		METHOD OF PAYMENT		WHEN DUE		TO WHOM MADE
Initial Franchise Fee	$12,500		Lump Sum		1/2 signing 1/2 training		Franchisor
Equipment, Supplies & Uniforms	$3,800(1)		Lump Sum		Before Training		Franchisor
Advertising	$ 10,000		Lump Sum		Before Training		Franchisor
Software	$0

NATURE OF INVESTMENT		AMOUNT		METHOD OF PAYMENT		WHEN DUE		TO WHOM MADE
Lease of Building		$ 500(2)		Periodic		Per lease		Lessor
Training		$0
Additional Funds		$ 6,000 to $ 8,000(3)		As Incurred		First five months		Employees, Suppliers, Etc.
TOTAL BASIC PACKAGE		$32,800 to $34,800

1. The figure for equipment, supplies and uniforms consists of $3,000 of initial cleaning equipment, supplies and uniforms that you buy from us in starting your business, plus approximately $800 for used office furniture and equipment.

2. The figure of $500 for the lease of office space is based on one month''s rent, for an office containing approximately 500 to 700 square feet.

3. The additional funds figure is based on historical experience, supported by monthly operating figures received from our franchisees. It includes expenses such as salaries, car allowances and other operating expenses incurred during a five month start-up period.

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