FM Facility Maintenance

[MK97]

Hey guys,

Anyone pair up with them? They have contracts on over 16,000 restaurants (Outback, Carrabba,etc) I believe. I got an offer from them for my area and considering it since I have spoke to a few places that will only use them.

Curious as to the positives and negatives. Also I have to read the fine print to ensure it wont prevent me from continuing building my business with other contracts. It wont even be an option if I have to become their employee essentially.

 

[Douglas Hicks]

The question you should be asking is "Has anyone had any positive experiences working for ANY of the national service resellers? Is there anyone out there who has not had to wait for there money? Is there anyone out there who has not received short payment? Is there anyone who has not had to cheapen their service to meet the low-ball prices the national resellers are willing to pay."

When those companies call me, I use two real short words. The first word is 4 letters, the second word is 3 letters.

 

[MK97]

Planned on calling them and going over things such as payment expectations, schedules, etc. You submit your rate, and travel rate instead of them dictating to you...granted it may try to be negotiated.

If I can put my rig to work during down time then it may be worthwhile. I'm working on a couple larger contracts, but if I can supplement then by all means. It seems BidSlot is familiar with them.

So if anyone has any first hand accounts, I would like to hear.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Planned on calling them and going over things such as payment expectations, schedules, etc. You submit your rate, and travel rate instead of them dictating to you...granted it may try to be negotiated.

If I can put my rig to work during down time then it may be worthwhile. I'm working on a couple larger contracts, but if I can supplement then by all means. It seems BidSlot is familiar with them.

So if anyone has any first hand accounts, I would like to hear.

Have them exclude all the silly things out, no signature and no call in. Provide photos and geo on location.

FM won't dictate prices unless you let them.

 

[MK97]

Thanks Ron,

Your advice is working. Slowly gaining ground on large companies. Completed a few locations of a fast food chain to show the DM what we can do and that we want all their locations. So far nothing but positive reviews from the store managers, and request they mail the DM as well on their satisfaction. Also finalizing a large shopping center.

Been a stressful few months with a lot of No's and phone tag, but just keep hammering away and gaining ground.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Glastonbury here