Quick Verdict · who it fits
O.P.E.N. AMERICA, INC. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$33K
Royalty (Item 6)
15% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
402 +77
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
39+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
9 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•9 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 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 15% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (15%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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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.
402
Total units open
77
Units opened last year
89
Units closed last year
-12
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.p.e.n. America | Disclosed | $33K | — | 15% | 402 |
| Commercial Cleaning SolutionsSimilar price | Disclosed | $9K | — | 10% | 64 |
| 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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O.P.E.N. AMERICA, INC. requires a $33,000 initial franchise fee, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. O.P.E.N. AMERICA, INC. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 15% of Gross Monthly Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of Up to 3% of Monthly Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, O.P.E.N. AMERICA, INC. has 402 total locations, with 77 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. O.P.E.N. AMERICA, INC. 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, O.P.E.N. AMERICA, INC. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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