Quick Verdict · who it fits
JANI-KING fits owner-operators looking for a mature cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$13K - $218K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$10K
Royalty (Item 6)
10% + 1.5–2.5% ad
System size (Item 20)
4,872 +4035
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
13+ yrs
Company-owned units
13
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 10% + ad fund 1.5–2.5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (10%)
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Ad fund (1.5–2.5%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
173
Total units open
Green Bay area only, as of December 31, 2024
22
Units opened last year
5
Units closed last year
+17
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How JANI-KING ranks against 136 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
10th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
11th pct · of 136 peers
System size
96th pct · of 136 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$164K - $418K
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
470
Franchises analyzed
136
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANI-KING | Disclosed | $10K | $13K - $218K | 10% | 4,872 |
| Maid RightSimilar price | Disclosed | $65K | $147K - $219K | 6% | 39 |
| Jani-King of CaliforniaBiggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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JANI-KING requires a $10,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $12,955–$218,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
JANI-KING is franchised by FORWARD FRANCHISING, INC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. JANI-KING discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.5% to 2.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, JANI-KING has 4,872 total locations, with 4,035 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. JANI-KING does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, JANI-KING discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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