Cleaning & Janitorial Franchises: Costs & Top Brands 2026 | VetMyFranchise

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Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
1-800 Water DamageCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2015 Disclosed $59K $143K - $312K 7–10% 160
1-800-Got-Junk?Cleaning & Maintenance· Est. 1998 Disclosed $8K $182K - $304K 8% 92
1-800-PackoutsCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2021 Disclosed $63K $269K - $514K 7% 61
1-800-TextilesCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2020 None $45K $45K - $572K 3–70% 70
360cleanCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2006 Disclosed $25K $43K - $59K 7–14% 69
911 RestorationCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2007 Disclosed $55K $135K - $334K See Note 3 329
All DryCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2014 Disclosed $55K $155K - $344K 7% 81
Junk ShotCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2019 Disclosed $60K $141K - $329K 7% 32
AdvantacleanCleaning & Maintenance Disclosed $5K $117K - $197K 5–8% 85
Aire-MasterCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 1976 Disclosed $30K $46K - $171K 5% 124
AnagoCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 1989 Disclosed $98K $219K - $339K 5% 44
Aria Service GroupCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2018 Disclosed $9K $4K - $58K 11% 66
Best Option RestorationCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2018 Disclosed $35K $186K - $231K 7% 72
Bin BlastersCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2021 Disclosed $30K $83K - $159K 6% 16
Bin There Dump ThatCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2010 Disclosed $29K $134K - $313K 244
ForteCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2005 Disclosed $20K $9K - $92K 10% 41
College Hunks Hauling JunkCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2006 Disclosed $55K $158K - $356K 7% 159
Core Group RestorationCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2019 Disclosed $25K $56K - $374K 10% 71
CRS PackoutCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 2021 Disclosed $55K $201K - $423K 7% 36
CRDNCleaning & Maintenance Disclosed $46K $85K - $539K 6% 130
Chem-DryCleaning & Maintenance· Est. 1994 Disclosed $36K $74K - $250K 4–7% 941

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest cleaning franchise to start?

Home-based commercial cleaning and janitorial franchises are among the most affordable, with some unit franchises starting in the $10K to $50K range, while residential-maid, carpet cleaning, and restoration brands that need vehicles and equipment run higher. Item 7 of each FDD lays out the full range.

What is the difference between commercial and residential cleaning franchises?

Commercial and janitorial franchises sell recurring nightly or weekly contracts to offices and facilities, often from a home base with low overhead, while residential-maid brands run scheduled home visits with tighter routes and more seasonality. Restoration and carpet-care brands sit apart again, needing vehicles and equipment. The model you pick shapes your staffing, hours, and revenue pattern more than the franchise fee does.

Are cleaning franchises profitable?

Cleaning franchises can offer solid margins with low overhead, and recurring contracts provide predictable revenue, but profitability hinges on route density and labor management more than on the brand. Brands that disclose Item 19 in their FDD show actual financial performance; use the Item 19 filter above to find them.

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