Key Numbers
4,859
Total units open
as of December 31, 2024
4,035
Units opened last year
277
Units closed last year
-57 units
Net unit growth
JANI-KING Franchise
Franchised by FOCUS FRANCHISING, INC · FDD 2025
Cleaning & Maintenance FDD 2025 Founded 2013 · 13+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from FOCUS FRANCHISING, INC's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$11K - $223K
Franchise fee
$3K
System size
4,872 (+4035)
Royalty
10%
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
JANI-KING fits owner-operators looking for a mature cleaning concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Low entry fee: $2,500 (industry median: $45,000)
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓4,872 units — strong system scale
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠High royalty: 10.0% vs industry 7.0%
- ⚠No exclusive territory — franchisor can open nearby
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$11K - $223K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$3K
Royalty (Item 6)
10% + 1.5% 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.
What you'd pay the franchisor
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PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
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AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
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Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How JANI-KING ranks against 136 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
8th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
2nd 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
How JANI-KING stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANI-KING | Disclosed | $3K | $11K - $223K | 10% | 4,872 |
| Ringside Development Company D/B/a Bio-One, Colorado Similar price | None | $60K | $135K - $221K | 7.5% | 147 |
| Jani-King of California Biggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard Cleaning Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a JANI-KING franchise cost?
JANI-KING requires a $2,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $10,500–$223,050, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns JANI-KING?
JANI-KING is franchised by FOCUS 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.
Does JANI-KING disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. JANI-KING discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does JANI-KING charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many JANI-KING locations are there?
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.
Does JANI-KING grant exclusive territory?
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.
What are the renewal and exit terms?
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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