This Marketdata study provides an in-depth analysis of the little researched $4 billion US carpet and upholstery cleaning business.
More than 30,000 mostly small companies are active in this growth business, but several large franchises do exist.
The study covers: $ market size/industry revenues from 1986-2004 forecast, market segments, major issues and trends, impact of non-carpeting alternative floor coverings, extensive operating ratios by size company, state, and city, analysis of franchising/top franchisors, end-user/residential accounts demand trends, highlights of trade group and trade journal surveys, the residential maid services market as a possible joint partner, company profiles of Sears, Stanley Steemer, Servicemaster, Chem-Dry, Servpro, Duraclean, others.