See What Current Franchisees Say

Bruce Havill
Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

"Prior to becoming a Roto-Static professional in 1983, I was the Maritimes Regional Manager for a leading organization in the janitorial supply industry. Although I had an excellent position, we simply were not getting ahead. I also knew that I had what it takes to succeed in a business of my own. But I also knew from working for successful employers that to succeed, you need support! After conducting research into the type of services that would stand the test of time, I investigated several of the leading franchise opportunities that were available. Quite frankly, the one that stood head and shoulders above the rest was Roto-Static. Unlike many of their competitors, I was most impressed with their concern for every single member of the Roto-Static team. In fact, every major decision that affects the franchise organization is first discussed at length with their Franchise Advisory Council. A policy that really protects the Franchise network.

Since joining Roto-Static, not only have we obtained financial security...we have joined an organization that is on the move (upward).

Denys Crete
Quebec City, Quebec

"In Quebec, Roto-Static is recognized as one of the premier service organizations. With a network well represented in the major urban centres, our franchise owners are well positioned to grow dramatically in the years ahead. With bilingual personnel, Robben Industries makes doing business easy for Quebecers!

In our own territory of Quebec City, we have benefited from the ability to offer "multi-services". In fact, one of our strongest profit centres is in the disaster restoration field. For anyone contemplating entering into the service industry, it is essential that you have the ability to offer more than just one service. Quite simply, your future prosperity will very much depend on how many quality services you are able to offer.

Another benefit of Roto-Static is their "hands on" management. From the very top with Rick Crispi, the President of Robben Industries on through their various departments, Roto-Static is a caring, quality organization.

Glen Prokepetz
Kamsack, Saskatchewan

"Being in our own business was always our dream. But with a young family, we were also concerned with security. Happily, since we purchased the Roto-Static franchise, we have never looked back. Even though our territory is small in comparison to larger urban centres, we also had an advantage in that our reputation for offering the best products and services spread very quickly. Out west, the people don't take kindly to false promises.

Two years ago when our area was experiencing flooding, we expanded our services to include water damage restoration. Not only has this new profit centre proved profitable...it was also rewarding to be in a position to help our neighbours.

If we could turn back the clock, would we buy a Roto-Static franchise again? You bet! Our only mistake was not doing it earlier.

Chris Wood
Cambridge, Ontario

"Although when my husband and I purchased the Roto-Static franchise in 1990, I maintained my full-time job in the financial services sector, it didn't take long to realize that by combining our efforts, our dreams of financial success could be realized. So shortly after and with a leap of faith, I quit my job and Wally and I became true partners. Could we have done it alone? As much as I would like to think so, I seriously doubt it. To be successful, small entrepreneurs need to be experts in so many fields. Which all too often takes away the most important activity of all...getting out and selling your product or services. Fortunately, that's the beauty of franchising. Quite simply, it works because there is little duplication of effort and we are freed up to make money. After all, that's why we went into business in the first place.

Even though competing franchises promote the fact that they have thousands of franchises, that is precisely the reason why we chose Roto-Static. Success for Robben Industries means success for the individual franchise not merely selling more franchises. For this reason, there is very little failure in Roto-Static. In fact, at annual conventions, we have literally come to know every franchise owner from coast-to-coast. I would go even further and suggest that our team of cleaning professionals is the finest anywhere!

Great products...affordable prices...unique cleaning systems & best of all, a franchisor that truly cares about our security and knows how to move ahead to a prosperous future.

Mel Howard
Belleville/Trenton, Ontario

"If anyone had told me a few year ago that I would own a franchise that specialized in cleaning & restoration services, I would never had believed it. After all, over a span of 25 years, I had always worked in senior management positions with excellent corporations. But one day, I woke up to the reality that job security was a term that had little or no relevance in the 1990's. So with few real options during the recession, I set up to join the ranks of the self-employed. A move that with the assistance of Roto-Static, has had a very happy ending. Today, less than 2-year after purchasing the Belleville/Trenton franchise, I was awarded with the 1997 Ontario Franchise Of The Year. Not only has Roto-Static provided me with the security that I did not have while working for others, I have also been able to offer my son and his wife the opportunity to join our growth-oriented business. My only regret...is that I didn't make a move years ago. If I can offer any advice to those considering the purchase of a Roto-Static franchise or any business for that matter...be very selective in who you are involved with! Although the services industry is indeed the place to be, unfortunately, it is filled with organizations that primarily gauge their success NOT on the prosperity of their franchisees BUT rather on the number of franchises sold! Which all too often leads to poor service and a very high failure rate for the poor souls who invest their hard-earned savings. Fortunately, for my family Roto-Static has one primary focus...the well being of every single franchise!