About Jan-Pro Franchising International Franchise
Jan-Pro is a commercial cleaning company that licenses regional developer territories to entrepreneurs who build and manage networks of independent cleaning businesses within their assigned geographic areas.
The company delivers janitorial, building maintenance, disinfection, and sanitization services to commercial and institutional customers across the United States and Canada.
Clients typically include office buildings, medical and dental facilities, educational institutions, and retail locations that require regularly scheduled professional cleaning services.
Jan-Pro Franchising International Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$130K
Average Investment
$276K
Maximum Investment
$422K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 to $250,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Monthly Revenue (Contract Services Royalty Fee) plus 10% Sales Royalty Fee on unit franchise fees, upgrade fees, and transfer fees collected of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Lesser of 0.5% of Gross Monthly Revenue or $3,500 per month; minimum $450 per month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $130,000 – $421,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $130K–$422K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Monthly Revenue (Contract Services Royalty Fee) plus 10% Sales Royalty Fee on unit franchise fees, upgrade fees, and transfer fees collected) and marketing fee (Lesser of 0.5% of Gross Monthly Revenue or $3,500 per month; minimum $450 per month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| Real Estate | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Supplies | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Equipment & Office Furniture | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Business Licenses & Permits, Deposits & Other Prepaid Expenses | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Certification | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Legal Fees & Registration Expenses | $1,500 | $10,000 |
| Computer Hardware & Software Licensing | $7,500 | $12,500 |
| Initial Advertising Expenses | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $50,000 | $100,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Modified Lehman Table: 10% on purchase price up to $1M; 7% on amount over $1M up to $2.5M; 4% on amount over $2.5M up to $4M; 1% on amount over $4M. Performance-based discounts of up to 40% available. |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Technology Fee | $80 per month for web hosting; $50 per month for email services; no current fee for JanHub software license; CRM software $37 per month per user |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit, understated amounts, plus interest at 18% per annum and related accounting and legal expenses when underpayment is 5% or more or audit results from failure to submit required reports |
| National Accounts Support Fee | 25% of all National Account revenue in the first full month Services are performed; 2% of National Account revenue thereafter; additional 2% of National Account revenue from Special Services |
| Local Advertising Requirement | At least 2% of Gross Monthly Revenue per month, minimum $250 per month |
| Business Protection Program | Cost of insurance plus administrative fee (voluntary program) |
| Late Report Fee | $50 per day for each day a required Monthly Report is late |
| Late Payment Fee | Lesser of 5% of overdue amount or maximum permitted by law, plus interest at 18% per annum or maximum legal rate |
| Consultation Fee | $300 per day plus travel expenses not to exceed $350 per day |
| Interim Management Fee | $5,000 to $8,000 per month if franchisor operates the business due to death, disability, or breach |
| Promissory Note Payments | Monthly installments as determined at time of purchase if franchisor finances portion of initial franchise fee, at 10% per annum interest |
| Insurance Procurement Fee | Reimbursement of costs plus interest at 18% per annum if franchisee fails to maintain required insurance |
| Equipment Testing Fee | $1,000 to $2,000 for testing or inspecting proposed new equipment, supplies, or suppliers |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 71 hours total (50 classroom hours plus 21 on-the-job hours) |
| Classroom Training | 50 |
| On-the-Job Training | 21 |
| Training Location | Alpharetta, Georgia (classroom sessions covering regional office startup, franchise sales certification, office management, and contract sales); Regional Franchise Developer office in Marietta, Georgia (on-the-job sessions covering methods and procedures, franchise sales review, and operational aspects) |
| Additional Training | Additional certification programs and refresher courses may be required up to an average of 40 hours per year. Franchisee conventions, meetings, and teleconferences may also be required periodically. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Minimum 300,000 people; typically defined by Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries or county and city borders |
| Description | Jan-Pro grants an exclusive protected territory within which the franchisor and its affiliates will not establish or grant another regional developer business. Territory is typically a minimum of 300,000 people. Franchisor retains rights to National Accounts, advertising anywhere using its marks, and alternative distribution channels. A Performance Standard requires franchisees beginning in year three to rank within the top 90% of peers or achieve 10% year-over-year growth, with remedies including territory reduction or termination for failure. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years per renewal term, with no stated limit on number of renewals |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must: provide written notice 6 to 12 months before term expires; have materially complied with the franchise agreement; satisfy all monetary obligations; sign the then-current franchise agreement form (which may contain materially different terms); meet then-current qualification and certification requirements; pay the $20,000 renewal fee; and sign a general release of all claims. |
| Transfer Fee | Modified Lehman Table: 10% on purchase price up to $1M; 7% on amount over $1M up to $2.5M; 4% on amount over $2.5M up to $4M; 1% on amount over $4M. Discounts of up to 40% available based on Gold Circle performance rankings. |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfer requires franchisor consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Conditions include: all monetary obligations satisfied, franchisee not in default, general release signed, transferee assumes all obligations or signs new agreement, transferee completes certification, and other reasonable conditions. |
| Termination for Cause | Immediate termination without notice for insolvency or bankruptcy. Immediate termination with written notice for: failure to complete certification, failure to pay within 10 days of notice, failure to meet Performance Standard, abandonment, health or safety threats, franchise law violations, and numerous other specified defaults. 30-day cure period for other defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination, expiration, or transfer |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, no ownership or involvement in any cleaning, disinfecting, or maintenance business anywhere. After termination or expiration, no competing business within the territory for 2 years. Applies to franchisee entity, all owners, officers, directors, and their respective spouses and domestic partners. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The individual who owns the largest share of voting and ownership interests must serve as the initial Manager and devote full time and best efforts to the day-to-day supervision and operation of the business. All managers must complete the certification program before managing the business. The franchised business is the only business the entity may operate without prior written consent. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must license and use Jan-Pro's proprietary MasterView software, Customer Portal, and JanHub solutions from the franchisor. Jan-Pro Enterprises, LLC is an approved supplier for National Accounts program services. PMA Insurance SPC is an approved supplier for workers' compensation insurance through the Business Protection Program. OLB Supply Chain, LLC sources and distributes certain products for franchisees. |
| Supply Restrictions | All equipment, chemicals, supplies, inventory, advertising materials, and other products and services used to operate the business must be purchased only from approved manufacturers and suppliers or under franchisor specifications. Franchisees may recommend unapproved suppliers for evaluation at franchisee expense, with approval determination within 90 days. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, franchisor derived $269,019 from software licensing, web hosting, and email services to regional franchisees. Supplier rebates totaled $235,611 (cleaning chemicals $79,747; cleaning equipment $94,904; paper products $57,694; other $3,267). Combined total of $504,630 represents 1.8% of total franchisor revenue of $28,716,557. Affiliate PMA derived $5,304,103 from regional and unit franchisee purchases, representing 78% of PMA's total revenues of $6,776,874. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Under limited circumstances, Jan-Pro may finance up to 80% of the initial franchise fee for qualifying existing franchisees for up to 24 months. The effective annual interest rate is four percentage points above the prime rate at the time the agreement is signed, capped at 10% per year for California franchisees. There is no prepayment penalty. All owners must personally guarantee the promissory note. The note is secured by all franchise business assets. |
Jan-Pro Franchising International Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$2.3M
Median Revenue
$1.7M
Revenue Range
$28K – $19.3M
Sample Size
48 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Jan-Pro Franchising International Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Jan-Pro Franchising International System Growth
Total Units
108
Franchised
108
Company-Owned
0
Jan-Pro Franchising International currently operates 108 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 107 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 107 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 108 |
Transfers: 4 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 4 states: CA, IL, IN, NY
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$28.8M
Net Income
$11.3M
Total Assets
$130.4M
Audited by Smith Howard for year ending September 30.
Jan-Pro Franchising International Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Jan-Pro Franchising International franchise ranges from $130,000 to $421,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000 to $250,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Jan-Pro Franchising International charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Monthly Revenue (Contract Services Royalty Fee) plus 10% Sales Royalty Fee on unit franchise fees, upgrade fees, and transfer fees collected of gross sales, plus a Lesser of 0.5% of Gross Monthly Revenue or $3,500 per month; minimum $450 per month contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Jan-Pro Franchising International Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Jan-Pro Franchising International to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Jan-Pro Franchising International franchise owners report average revenue of $2.3M and median revenue of $1.7M. This is based on a sample of 48 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Jan-Pro Franchising International has been franchising since 1995. The FDD shows an investment range of $130,000-$421,500, a 4% of Gross Monthly Revenue (Contract Services Royalty Fee) plus 10% Sales Royalty Fee on unit franchise fees, upgrade fees, and transfer fees collected royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $50,000 to $250,000 and the total investment ranges from $130,000 to $421,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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