About Corporate Cleaning Group Franchise
Corporate Cleaning Group Franchise Systems is a commercial janitorial services franchise offering opportunities since 2007.
Each location serves businesses, medical offices, educational facilities, and other commercial properties with professional cleaning and facility maintenance services.
The brand focuses on delivering consistent, high quality cleaning through trained teams and established protocols.
Corporate Cleaning Group Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of 5.5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently 1.5% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution), Local Marketing Fee: $3,500 per month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $77,740 – $114,700 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $78K–$115K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of 5.5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty) and marketing fee (Currently 1.5% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution), Local Marketing Fee: $3,500 per month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,000 | $54,000 |
| Website Fee | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Boost Marketing Program Fee | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Travel and living expenses while training | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Real Estate and Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $1,500 |
| Equipment Chemicals | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Computer Hardware | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Uniform Starter Kit | $165 | $250 |
| Insurance | $875 | $3,500 |
| Professional Services | $0 | $5,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $0 | $250 |
| Additional Funds (180days) | $10,500 | $31,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus all brokerage commissions, finder fees and similar charges |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Team Software - $7.35 for each of your employees; Microsoft Office Suite - $12.50 per month per user; Microsoft Basic Email - $4 per month per user; Learning Zen - $35 per month; Intacct – $78; Paychex - based on number of employees and location |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit plus 1.5% interest per month from date of due date (if understatement of fees by 2%) |
| Local Email Marketing Fee | Currently $0 (optional, $2,500 per month if opted in) |
| Supplemental In-Person Consulting Services Fee | $50 per hour for additional systems training; $75 per hour for consulting services |
| Annual Conference Fee | Initially $0 (up to $1,000 or then current registration fee) |
| Reimbursement | Amounts expended on your behalf to cover payments due to third parties plus an administrative charge of 10% |
| Cooperative Advertising | Currently $0 (may be required to contribute if co-ops are established) |
| Interest | Greater of 1.5% per month or the greatest amount allowed by law |
| Late Fee | $25 per day |
| Indemnification | Number of claims (as incurred) |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $100 per infraction per week |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 5 to 7 days (Initial Operations Training Program) |
| Classroom Training | 45 |
| On-the-Job Training | 22 |
| Training Location | Livonia, Michigan or other designated locations (classroom); In Local Territory (sales & prospect development, prospective customer visits) |
| Additional Training | We may conduct mandatory advanced training programs, including an annual conference or national business meeting (up to 5 days each year). Franchisee must pay for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses for all training. Supplemental in-person consulting services are available for a fee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Based on geographical radius, serviceability, potential customers, and 4 main marketing niches (church, school, general business, medical) to support sustainable business growth. Defined by 400 niche prospects within the territory, plus secondary prospects. Defined by zip code(s), county or city boundaries, or fixed geographic boundaries. |
| Description | The Franchise Agreement grants you the right to own and operate a Franchised Business within an exclusive defined geographic area (the “Territory” or “Unit”), indicated by specified zip code(s). The size of the Territory may vary but is based on geographical radius, considering serviceability and potential customers within the market area. We use data for our 4 main marketing niches - church, school, general business and medical - to help draw your Protected Territory based upon niche numbers that support sustainable business growth. Your territory will also include secondary prospects outside our main niches that will increase the overall numbers; however, our niche markets define the territory. Your Territory will be defined and attached to your Franchise Agreement as Attachment 3. We reserve all rights to sell, either directly or through others, our products and services under the Marks in the Territory through alternative distribution channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Two (2) additional five (5) year successor terms (maximum total of 10 years) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Be in full compliance, have no more than five (5) events of default during current term, provide written notice at least six months before the end of the term, execute a new franchise agreement, pay successor agreement fee, repair/upgrade/replace assets to meet current specifications, execute a general release, comply with then-current qualifications and training requirements, subject to state law. May be asked to sign a new Franchise Agreement with materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus all brokerage commissions, finder fees and similar charges |
| Transfer Conditions | No transfer without franchisor's prior written approval (not unreasonably withheld). Conditions include: franchisor's decision not to exercise right of first refusal; transferee meets current standards; transferee signs then-current Franchise Agreement; transferee completes training; all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors paid; franchisee and transferee sign General Release; franchisee subordinates claims against transferee; franchisor approval of material terms; payment of transfer fee. No fee for transfer to corporation, trust or entity that you own or control other than our costs to evaluate the proposed transfer. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various defaults, some with a 10-day cure period (e.g., non-payment) and others without opportunity to cure (e.g., falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 10+ days, multiple defaults, bankruptcy, unauthorized transfer, felony conviction, etc.). |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for twenty-four (24) months after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and principals may not divert customers, participate in any competing business, or harm goodwill. After termination/expiration, for 24 months, they may not divert customers or participate in a competing business within twenty-five (25) miles of the former Territory or any other Corporate Cleaning Group office location, or harm goodwill. Subject to state law. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you personally supervise and manage the day-to-day operation of your Franchised Business. You may not appoint a non-owner manager unless you receive prior written approval. If approved, the manager must successfully complete training, be devoted full time, and not have an interest in a competitor. All owners of an entity franchisee must personally sign the Franchise Agreement as a Principal. All personnel with access to proprietary information must sign a Non-Disclosure/Non-Competition Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Hillyard Products, Inc. (certain specified chemicals); Maner Costerisan (Intacct software); Paychex (payroll); Team Software (time tracking) |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase all equipment, inventory, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications. We maintain written lists of approved items and suppliers. We may receive commissions or rebates from designated suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $7,958 or 0.102% of total revenue for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. We may receive commissions or rebates from Hillyard Products, Inc. equal to 5% of the purchase price paid by you for specified chemicals. In the future, we may receive 1% to 10% of the purchase price of products/services from other approved suppliers. |
Corporate Cleaning Group Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Corporate Cleaning Group Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Corporate Cleaning Group System Growth
Corporate Cleaning Group currently operates 19 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 17 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
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