Frequently Asked Questions

The Area Franchise opportunity is directed at experienced executives and entrepreneurs capable of starting and operating a regional business. The Area Franchisor is an independently owned and operated company that sells franchises to companies that will provide the commercial cleaning services using the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® marks and system. The Area Franchisor is responsible for new commercial account sales on behalf of their Janitorial Franchisees, as well as the recruitment of and support services for the Janitorial Franchisees.

The Janitorial Franchisee is an independently owned and operated company that provides cleaning services for their commercial accounts under the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® brand.

Each regional office is owned and operated by an independent Area Franchise business that sets the pricing structure for the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® franchises that the office offers, so franchise fees vary throughout the country. Please contact the locally-owned Vanguard Cleaning Systems® Area Franchisor in your location to obtain accurate franchise fee details.

There are many factors that make it impossible to predict future results with any certainty, including aspects such as location, operating costs, financing terms, your ability to manage and control the business, and other factors. For these reasons, we do not predict sales, costs, or profits for any business, nor can we predict whether or to what extent you may succeed. We encourage you to discuss the Vanguard® janitorial business franchise with existing franchisees, as well as with a competent attorney and accountant.

Your initial investment differs based primarily upon the area in which your franchised business will operate. These costs are described in detail in each independently-owned Vanguard® Area Franchisor’s regional franchise disclosure document (FDD).

Financing terms and availability vary with the applicable regional Area Franchisor’s business.

Franchisees in good standing may be offered account opportunities secured by the Area Franchisor, which they can accept for a fee.

The Area Franchise initial franchise fee is typically $100,000 – $350,000.

The Area Franchise opportunity offers executives the possibility of a regional business generating recurring revenues from multiple sources, including monthly royalties and business support services fees, franchise sales revenues, marketing fees, and paper/toiletry supply orders. You have access to initial and ongoing informational programs; proprietary software for marketing, invoicing and account management; and marketing materials.