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Franchise Owner Triples Initial Investment with Flexible Nightly Cleaning Schedule
Iralia/ Juan Montes
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Iralia Montes, an Image One franchise owner since 2009, reports that her investment has returned double or triple its original value. She achieved a full return on her investment within eight to twelve months. The franchise model allows her to work nights, providing the flexibility to spend time with her children during the day.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Commercial cleaning franchise ownership
- Reported Result
- Investment returned double or triple
- Time to Value
- 8 to 12 months
“It's been my best decision I did investment and Image One because all the investment in may now return to me like double or triple.”
“The return for my investment I think took like for eight months to a year.”
“I also recommend Image One for the flexibility of the schedule we can have for me to take more time with my kids and earn the money.”
The interview
What made you excited to join the Image One franchise?
What made me excited to join to the Image One franchise is I can start working at night and I have tried to do a lot of stuff during the day with my kids.
How long have you been with the company?
My name is Iralia Montes. I have a franchise and I've been here since 2009, I'm starting with the franchises, or some 15 years.
What surprised you the most about working with Image One?
What surprised me the most is all the support I received for them. My husband looked for different franchises but at the end we decided to go with Image One.
What was your training experience like?
My training with Image One, well, I have 15 years so it's different steps since the first time they showed me how to start clean up, how to do everything right, how to do the job correctly and then with the time now they show me how to do inspections, talk with the customers, different stuff.
Was the investment worth it for you?
It's been my best decision I did investment and Image One because all the investment in may now return to me like double or triple.
How long did it take to see a return on your investment?
The return for my investment I think took like for eight months to a year. Well, I had returned my investment but when I started earning money after like seven months or something like that but it's not much time.
How has the Image One team supported your business?
All the team from Image One they are helped me a lot with everything, with the inspections, with the cleaning show me new products and I didn't know they exist before, so they helped me a lot.
Would you recommend an Image One franchise to others?
I will recommend buying franchises on Image One because they are different to the other places they always looking for help you. Well, I also recommend Image One for the flexibility of the schedule we can have for me to take more time with my kids and earn the money.
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see a return on an Image One franchise investment?
According to Iralia Montes, it took approximately eight months to a year to see a full return on her investment, though she began earning money after about seven months.
Is there support for new Image One franchise owners?
Yes, Iralia Montes highlights that the support she received was the most surprising part of the experience, with the team assisting her with inspections, cleaning techniques, and new product education.
Can I run an Image One franchise while raising a family?
Iralia Montes recommends the franchise specifically for its schedule flexibility, noting that working at night allows her to spend time with her kids during the day.
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About Image One

Image One
Official site: www.imageoneusa.comImage One is a nationwide commercial cleaning and facility solutions company providing managed janitorial services and specialized maintenance packages. They serve businesses of all sizes, office managers, and property stakeholders by transforming unmaintained workspaces into pristine environments. For franchise owners like Iralia Montes, they provide the training and support needed to build a successful business with a flexible schedule.
- Industry
- Commercial Cleaning Services
Topics
- franchising
- commercial cleaning
- business owner
- financial roi
- flexibility
- training
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