Abstract
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.
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