Welcome

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Chem-Dry Franchisee. I know the first question's on your mind are "Who is Chem-Dry?" and "What benefits can I gain from aligning myself with your franchise?"

Your enquiry for more information on the market leader in the carpet cleaning industry, both in Australia, and worldwide means that you are seeking new challenges.

Well firstly, Chem-Dry commenced in the USA 25 years ago, and currently there are over 3,900 franchises operating worldwide in approximately 50 countries, including Canada, New Zealand, Brazil, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and many other countries. It was born out of the need to satisfy clients desire to have a beautiful, clean carpet that dried in around an hour - and not days. The idea for "The Carbonated Cleaner" came from an air flight the Chem-Dry's founder, Robert Harris took all those years ago. He watched with interest as an airline steward removed a stain from a passengers clothing using nothing but soda water.

The Mitchell Family: Loren,Bruce, Cameron & Lachlan

Chem-Dry Australia was founded by our family in Sydney in 1986. Our parents, Bruce and Elva founded the business, and we worked together with great passion to make the Chem-Dry opportunity succeed. I always remember my mother, Elva, saying, "I had the carpets cleaned many times before we started Chem-Dry." When she saw the unique Chem-Dry process demonstrated the first time, she was so amazed at the difference. She told my father that we had to buy a Chem-Dry franchise, because there was just nothing comparable. Since then, many terrific franchisees have joined us and built their own Chem-Dry franchise. With over 200 franchises throughout Australia, in every capital city and almost every major regional centre, Chem-Dry now has the widest coverage of any carpet cleaning company in Australia.

Chem-Dry's recipe for success is simple:

1. Deliver a fantastic product and service to our clients.
2. Offer the best cleaning products on the market.
3. Offer big company support with local franchisee care.

The key to any successful business is service and the way to achieve the highest level of professionalism is by attracting and keeping the best people.

A core principle of the Chem-Dry system is a detailed process of selection. Quality is established and maintained by training, plus direct and frequent contact with the franchise owners. You and I both know that buying a franchise is a very important, and in many ways, a life changing decision. Within this website, you'll find a lot of basic information. The best way, however, for you to evaluate your future prospects with us, is to fill out an application form and we will organise for someone to get together with you to go through the opportunity in further detail.

Again, thanks for your interest in Chem-Dry. If you would like to know more right now then click on the links on the left of this page starting with "A Unique Investment". Good luck.

Cameron Mitchell - Franchise Director, Chem-Dry Australia