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Buy a Stratus Building Solutions Franchise

Stratus Building Solutions is a commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise founded in 2005 and franchising since 2006, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The brand now markets primarily under the Stratus Clean identity and operates across the US and Canada through two franchise tiers: unit franchises and master franchise territories.

Janitorial unit franchisees provide recurring commercial cleaning services to businesses under ongoing contracts. Clients span offices, medical facilities, schools, retail stores, gyms, dealerships, and other commercial properties. Master franchisees function as regional developers, recruiting and supporting unit franchisees within exclusive territories, with revenue drawn from royalties, contract sales, and additional streams.

The system spans a large network of franchisees across more than 90 major markets in the US and Canada, making Stratus one of the largest commercial cleaning franchise networks on the continent. The brand focuses on environmentally friendly services through its proprietary Green Seal Certified product line. The StratusConnect platform supports daily operations across both franchise tiers.

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Why buy a Stratus Building Solutions Franchise?

Buying a Stratus Building Solutions franchise offers a position within one of the fastest-growing commercial cleaning franchise systems in North America. The brand earned the #1 fastest-growing franchise ranking on Entrepreneur’s 2026 list for the fourth consecutive year, a record achievement. A 90% recurring revenue rate and a client base built on ongoing service contracts give established units a more predictable revenue profile than project-dependent businesses.

The two-tier structure creates resale opportunities at both levels. A unit franchise resale transfers an existing contract book and recurring client base; a master franchise territory carries royalty income from an active unit network within an exclusive region. Neither tier requires prior cleaning experience: Stratus provides operating systems, the StratusConnect platform, ongoing marketing support, and a collaborative network of over 90 active master franchisees.

Stratus Building Solutions Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2004

    • Franchising Since

      2006

    • New Startup Cost

      $109,550 – $345,950

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $75,000 – $210,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      10%

      of sale ($25,000 min, $75,000 max)

    • Royalty Fee

      3–4%

      of Gross Revenues

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Revenues or $150 per Month min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      77

    • New Units Opened *

      11

    • Units Transferred *

      3

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,843,931

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Stratus Building Solutions – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Stratus provides structured training for both franchise tiers. Unit franchisees complete 8 hours of classroom training and 6.5 hours of on-the-job training; master franchisees undertake one week at the corporate facility plus two additional weeks of onsite coaching. Ongoing support includes a dedicated onboarding coach, the StratusConnect operational platform, a franchisee intranet, and regular regional and national marketing campaigns. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and StratusConnect system access the franchisor provides to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Stratus unit franchise owner is operations-oriented, comfortable managing service schedules and staff across multiple commercial accounts. No prior cleaning experience is required; strong client-relationship skills and the ability to coordinate quality control across accounts are more important. Master franchise owners fit a different profile: experienced executives with a background in business development, sales, and leadership who focus on recruiting unit franchisees and growing territory revenue. Both tiers reward structured process-following and B2B relationship management over trade-specific expertise.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Stratus Building Solutions has earned significant industry recognition. In 2026, the brand secured its fourth consecutive #1 ranking on Entrepreneur's Fastest-Growing Franchises list, a first in the history of that ranking, and also placed on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 as the top-ranked commercial cleaning brand. Entrepreneur named Stratus the #1 Affordable Franchise in 2025, and the brand ranked #228 on the Franchise Times Top 400 in 2025. Franchise Business Review has recognized the brand for franchisee satisfaction with an 88% satisfaction rating and included Stratus in its Top 200 Franchises list in 2026.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US janitorial services industry is estimated at approximately $100 billion according to IBISWorld, with demand driven by commercial property growth, increased outsourcing of facility maintenance, and heightened hygiene standards across healthcare, retail, and professional office sectors. The category has shown consistent resilience across economic cycles and is widely regarded as an essential service that continues through economic downturns. For resale buyers, territory-level client retention rates and contract renewal performance are key indicators to review alongside top-line revenue.

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