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Buy a Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting Franchise

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is a commercial cleaning and disinfecting franchise founded in 1991 and franchising since 1992, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia under parent company JAN-PRO Systems International. The brand serves business clients across offices, healthcare, schools, financial institutions, hospitality, manufacturing, fitness centers and auto dealerships, providing recurring janitorial contracts alongside specialty and disinfecting services.

The system runs on a two-tier structure. Regional Developers operate master-franchise territories, running corporate offices that recruit, certify and support local cleaning franchisees and secure client contracts on their behalf. Certified Business Owners run the unit-level cleaning operations that deliver the day-to-day service.

JAN-PRO is one of the largest commercial cleaning brands in the world, with approximately 120 Regional Developers supporting around 10,000 franchisees internationally. It is known for its certification standards and the proprietary EnviroShield® disinfecting system, competing on consistency, accountability and a recurring B2B contract base rather than one-off cleaning work.

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Why buy a Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting Franchise?

Buying a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise means stepping into one of the most recognized names in a recession-resistant, essential-service category. The brand has been named the #1 commercial cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur for 15 consecutive years, and its network reports customer retention above 98%, reflecting the recurring, contract-based nature of commercial cleaning revenue.

At the Regional Developer level, the appeal is an executive model with protected territories and no fixed ceiling on growth: owners earn from franchise sales, ongoing royalties, client-contract commissions and product supply rather than a single revenue line. Operating from a professional office suite keeps fixed costs low relative to brick-and-mortar concepts, and corporate-backed billing, sales and marketing support reduce the administrative load on owners.

Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1991

    • Franchising Since

      1992

    • New Startup Cost

      $130,000 – $421,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      10%

      of sale price; graduated reductions per Lehman scale above $1M

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      0.5%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      108

    • New Units Opened *

      2

    • Units Transferred *

      4

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $6,089,822

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    JAN-PRO supports owners through a structured certification system for its Certified Business Owners, the proprietary EnviroShield® disinfecting system and proprietary operating software. Regional Developers provide local sales, marketing and field support to unit franchisees, while corporate handles invoicing and collections so owners are not chasing payment. Onboarding for incoming Regional Developers emphasizes financial management through formal and informal training. Resale buyers should confirm with JAN-PRO what transfer training, certification status and software access carry over when a territory or unit changes hands.

  2. Ideal Owner

    JAN-PRO suits two distinct profiles. At the Regional Developer level it fits executive, management or sales-oriented operators who can build and run a corporate office, recruit and certify local franchisees, win B2B client contracts and scale a protected territory; no cleaning background is required. At the unit level it suits hands-on operators comfortable delivering reliable, system-driven cleaning service. Both reward process discipline, strong customer relationships and the consistency that recurring commercial contracts demand.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    JAN-PRO has been named the #1 commercial cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 15 consecutive years and ranks on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 (#72 in 2026), with further Entrepreneur recognition including Top Fastest-Growing Franchise, Top Global Franchise for eight years and Top Franchise for Veterans. Franchise Business Review has named it a Top 200 Franchise over nine years, most recently in 2026, and it has appeared on USA Today's Top 50 Franchises for Minorities and Franchise Times' Top 400. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the local reputation and client relationships of the specific territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US janitorial and commercial cleaning industry is valued at about $75.6 billion with expected annual growth near 4.1%, making it one of the larger essential-service categories. Demand is recurring and recession-resistant: facilities require ongoing maintenance regardless of the economic cycle, and heightened awareness of hygiene since the pandemic has raised the priority businesses place on professional disinfecting. Core verticals include medical, education, financial services, hospitality and manufacturing, giving buyers a diversified, contract-based demand base.

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