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Cleaning & Janitorial Franchise Costs 2026
Commercial and residential cleaning franchises. Low startup costs, minimal real estate, and the fastest path to positive cash flow in franchising.
$4K
Lowest Entry
Jan-Pro
$146K
Avg. Investment
Across 5 brands
$25,857
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
7.1%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Cleaning & Janitorial Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Pro | $3,985 | $4,195–$56,000 | 10.0% | $125,000 | ~2.4 yr |
| Chem-Dry | $23,500 | $68,145–$194,945 | 5.0%+2.0% | $280,000 | ~3.6 yr |
| ServiceMaster Clean | $56,900 | $82,930–$160,900 | 7.0%+1.0% | $350,000 | ~2.9 yr |
| Molly Maid | $14,900 | $115,400–$170,200 | 6.5%+2.0% | $420,000 | ~3.0 yr |
| Stanley Steemer | $30,000 | $188,000–$425,000 | 7.0%+1.0% | $650,000 | ~3.9 yr |
Cleaning & Janitorial Franchise Details
Jan-Pro
$4,195–$56,000 total investment
$3,985
Franchise fee
10.0%
Royalty
$125,000
Est. annual revenue
~2.4 yr
Break-even est.
Equip $8,000
Inv $3,000
Mkt $2,500
WC $10,000
Chem-Dry
$68,145–$194,945 total investment
$23,500
Franchise fee
5.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$280,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.6 yr
Break-even est.
Equip $50,000
Inv $10,000
Mkt $12,000
WC $30,000
ServiceMaster Clean
$82,930–$160,900 total investment
$56,900
Franchise fee
7.0% + 1.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$350,000
Est. annual revenue
~2.9 yr
Break-even est.
RE $20,000
Equip $35,000
Inv $8,000
Mkt $10,000
WC $40,000
Molly Maid
$115,400–$170,200 total investment
$14,900
Franchise fee
6.5% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$420,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.0 yr
Break-even est.
RE $25,000
Equip $15,000
Inv $5,000
Mkt $15,000
WC $45,000
Stanley Steemer
$188,000–$425,000 total investment
$30,000
Franchise fee
7.0% + 1.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$650,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.9 yr
Break-even est.
RE $50,000
Equip $120,000
Inv $15,000
Mkt $20,000
WC $75,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.