The History Of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning was founded in 2006 by industry visionary, Jonathan Barnett. Today our Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning franchise opportunity is one of the fastest growing franchises in North America with nearly 200 franchises in 43 states. This is your opportunity to join our team, to run you own business, and to reach your goals. But what is the history behind our rapid growth, and how does it benefit you? Read on and find out.
Our Carpet Cleaning Franchise History
2006
From one to many
Jonathan Barnett has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Even before graduating college a year early, he ran two businesses—one that paid for his education. He started the first Oxi Fresh in Denver—a business that now averages 250 jobs a month—and it should come as no surprise that by the end of 2006 he had opened a total of 17 franchises in five states.
2007
What's in a name? Registered Trademarks and Protecting our Brand
Having a properly trademarked and registered name is vital to protect the identity of your business. That's why Oxi Fresh worked hard to ensure it received the registered marks for its logo, the name "Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®", and the phrase "The Way Mother Nature Cleans®. Plus, in 2007 alone, Oxi Fresh added over 50 franchises, giving us a total of 87 franchises in 23 states.
2008
They like us; they truly like us! - Award-Winning Franchisee Satisfaction
Unlike many companies that experience growing pains after successful start ups, Oxi Fresh continued to show healthy results. By the end of the year, we had added tile and grout cleaning to our service portfolio, had acquired a toll free number, 1-877-OXIFRESH, which is available to all franchisees using national advertising campaigns, and had 145 franchises in 38 states.
One of the things that really made us smile, though, was an award from the Franchise Business Review (FBR). Based on an independent survey of franchise owners, the FBR ranked Oxi Fresh #13 in its Franchisee Satisfaction Awards for the Top 50 U.S. franchises. We were truly honored by this award.
2009
In the National Media Spotlight
The FBR award Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning received in 2008 was like an appetizer to an entrée of recognition in 2009. The Franchise Business Review ranked us even higher, elevating us to #2 for the Franchisee Satisfaction Award. Entrepreneur magazine also noticed Oxi Fresh, including us in its categories for Low Cost Franchises (#68), Top Home-Based Franchises (#85), Top New Franchises (#19), and ranking us #308 on its Franchise 500®.
And if that wasn't enough, we also received national exposure through "the Economic Report," hosted by Greg Gumble. We were featured during their section on "Unique Franchise Opportunities for the 21st Century," a newscast which aired to a nationwide audience.
In addition to all of this attention, Oxi Fresh received the mark for "The World's Greenest Carpet Cleaner®." We joined the U.S. Green Building Council and the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, and by the end of the year, we reached 196 franchises in 44 States.
2010
Only the Best - A New Website and CRM System
2010 was another year full of awards. Entrepreneur ranked us as #391 on its Franchise 500®, #9 on its list of Top New Franchises, and #30 on its list of the Fastest Growing Franchises. The FBR, once again, ranked us high at #7 for their Franchisee Satisfaction Award. We were also rewarded by Franchise Times magazine ranking us #9 in its Fast 55—a ranking for the top fastest growing new franchises.
But one of the most significant steps forward for Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning was the launch of both our enhanced website and our new, state-of-the-art CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, valued at $1.2 million. The CRM system transformed how franchisees control their schedules, track returns on marketing investments, complete their payroll, and manage their customer databases and employees. The new CRM system is also capable of allowing our customers to schedule jobs online—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With solid growth, satisfied franchisees, and prestigious awards, Oxi Fresh has firmly established itself as the greenest and one of the fastest growing carpet cleaning franchises available. By the end of the year, we reached 223 territories in 44 states.
