It started with a vision, transformed into a goal, which converted into a plan that revolutionized the future of industrial chemicals. ChemStation is an opportunity to manufacture your future.
Since 1977, over 60 ChemStation Manufacturing Centers have been producing high quality customized cleaning solutions, refilling containers, and delivering quality service. Behind nearly every one of these Manufacturing Centers is a franchise owner who is fueled by an entrepreneurial passion for building business with an interest in manufacturing.
If you have a personal passion for working with people, and an interest in manufacturing, supply and customer service at a very high level, then consider the enormous earning potential available through ChemStation’s manufacturing and business-to-business franchise opportunities.
Use our company’s wealth of connections and business resources to help you move your life and your career forward with limitless earning potential. We can provide you and your new business with all of our expertise while allowing you the space and freedom to grow your own business. Our business model is based on strong business-to-business connections and our ability to service the cleaning and sanitation needs of a broad range of businesses throughout North America.
ChemStation is an affiliation of Manufacturing Centers that offers their customers the unique service of custom manufactured cleaning chemicals delivered in bulk to refillable containers that eliminate the waste and inefficiencies of 55-gallon drums. If you are interested in learning more about our current manufacturing and business-to-business ownership opportunities, we encourage you to contact us. A manufacturing center partnership with ChemStation allows the franchisee the authority to distribute ChemStation’s wide selection of environmentally friendly cleaning products and industrial cleaning supplies. After paying a franchise registration fee, franchisees may use the ChemStation name and trademark.
Range of Equity Capital (up-front money) required: $700,000 – $1Million US (when real estate costs are considered) and a $50,000 US franchise fee, although the cash investment may vary substantially by individual unit. Some financial assistance may be available. Initial training session is in Dayton OH (training included in franchise fee).
For more information about the new and exciting business-to-business and manufacturing ownership opportunities available from ChemStation, we encourage you to contact us today.
What is the history of your personal journey that lead you to ChemStation?
My original career path was in broadcast airtime sales between NBC and CBS affiliates. Selling an intangible (air time) you have to focus on the value of the program you’re selling in order to get the rate for the airtime. Having to describe why thirty seconds on 60 Minutes is worth more than thirty seconds of The Maury Povich Show makes you get creative. This transitioned into “selling the system” with ChemStation. We have a very tangible product AND it has the sizzle of the system to go with it.
What is your long term goal as a ChemStation manufacturing center owner?
My long term goal is to make sure we work smart and hard, take care of the client and create success. We are a small group; I take pride that we engage each other like a family.
What are the biggest strengths ChemStation – Corporate offers franchisees?
Corporate provides the backbone. From product support to insurance and the buyers group we are now operating as a large organization for the benefit of the individual Manufacturing Center. Corporate has always been there when I’ve asked for support. Even when requesting for people on the ground at my Manufacturing Center they have always been happy to assist. They are also fun to work with; it goes back to being in a family business but on a much larger scale.
In your opinion, what makes a successful franchise?
A franchise will be successful because of its employees. Period. These operations are larger than one person, it must have great people to run it smoothly. Sales triggers operations, operations trigger accounting and so on. All pieces must fit to make it run smooth. When any one piece gets bent the entire machine stops. Hire good people and show them you appreciate them.
WHAT’S YOUR HISTORY? I.E. WHERE DID YOUR CAREER/INTEREST START AND HOW DID YOU END UP BECOMING A FRANCHISEE?
I was fortunate enough to find ChemStation at a career fair at Miami University and started working for ChemStation International (Corporate) upon graduation. I went into the Manager in Training Program and learned all aspects of the business. The thing that interested me the most about ChemStation when I was job searching was that I had the ability to someday get my own franchise. As I did a variety of positions with ChemStation International (Corporate) the desire to own my own Franchise became stronger and stronger.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CHEMSTATION TO BECOME A FRANCHISEE?
The uniqueness of the business and the ability to build something from scratch while having the support of others to help you along the way.
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST STRENGTHS CHEMSTATION – CORPORATE OFFERS A FRANCHISEE.
Great overall support in all aspects of the business. The support of the environmental side (Refillable Tanks, Bio-Degradable products), and equipment side has been a huge advantage to have.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CHEMSTATION TO BECOME A MANUFACTURING CENTER OWNER?
ChemStation offers a very unique “Go to Market” strategy which amazingly still holds true 30+ years later. In my 10 years of previous experience, I spent time calling on and developing relationships with other chemical suppliers. ChemStation’s “system” which includes custom formulation, refillable tanks, and local service is tough to beat. ChemStation’s market diversification including Industrial Cleaners/Degreasers, Food Sanitation, Release Agents, Parts Washing, Vehicle Cleaning and Odor Control is very attractive. The broad product portfolio lends the opportunity for success in several fields.
WHAT WAS YOUR INITIAL GOAL WHEN FIRST BECOMING A CHEMSTATION MANUFACTURING CENTER OWNER?
Create an environment to which our employees both commercially and operationally come ready to positively impact customers, prospects and each other on a daily basis.
Provide unparalleled products and systems in a safe and healthy manner while protecting and promoting the security and welfare of our customers, employees, the community and the environment.
NOTICE: None of the communications made through this web page should be construed as an offer to sell franchises in, nor is any such communication directed to the residents of, any state requiring registration of a franchise before it is offered or sold. No ChemStation franchise will be sold to any resident of any such state until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such state and the required Franchise Disclosure Document, if any, has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law.