About Valcourt Building Services of Virginia Franchise
Valcourt Building Services is a commercial building cleaning franchise that offers window cleaning, exterior cleaning, and maintenance services to commercial office buildings and other commercial properties.
Franchisees perform building cleaning services at customer locations, including window cleaning and exterior building maintenance.
Their target customers are commercial office buildings and any commercial properties that need window cleaning or exterior cleaning and maintenance services.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$14K
Average Investment
$17K
Maximum Investment
$20K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Varies by work order, ranges from 5% to 95% of order price; approximately 65% for the majority of work orders of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Not applicable - no advertising fund | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $14,350 – $20,100 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $14K–$20K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Varies by work order, ranges from 5% to 95% of order price; approximately 65% for the majority of work orders) and marketing fee (Not applicable - no advertising fund) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $500 | $1,500 |
| Rental of vehicles and larger equipment | $2,250 | $3,600 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $100 | $250 |
| Uniforms (logoed shirts and pants) | $750 | $750 |
| Additional Operating Funds for 3 months | $750 | $4,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $1,000 |
| Renewal Fee | No initial fee on renewal |
| Audit Fee | At franchisor's expense unless made necessary by franchisee's failure to comply |
| General Liability Insurance Group Insurance | Approximately 3% of the License Fee |
| Insurance | The amount franchisor spends to procure required insurance for franchisee |
| Administrative Services Fee | Approximately 50% of the License Fee |
| Brand Standard Violation Fees | Up to $1,000 per incident |
| Indemnification | Varies |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Not less than 5 full days |
| Classroom Training | 38 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 6 hours |
| Training Location | Norfolk or Richmond, Virginia |
| Additional Training | Periodic supplemental mandatory training on best practices, safety innovations, and System changes. Refresher training may be required if deficiencies observed during field inspection. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | No exclusive territory granted. Franchisees may face competition from other Valcourt franchisees, company-owned outlets, or competitive brands. Franchisor reserves the right to operate, license, or franchise others to operate under the Marks at any site regardless of proximity to the Franchised Business. Franchisee may solicit orders from any location but may not use Alternative Distribution Channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | No initial fee on renewal; License Fee on renewal will not be greater than License Fee on similarly-situated renewing franchisees |
| Renewal Conditions | Give 90 days' notice; sign new agreement with terms and conditions that may differ materially from original; sign general release; be in good standing |
| Transfer Fee | $1,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee qualifies; transfer fee paid; training arranged; release signed by transferor; new agreement signed by purchaser; franchisor approval required for all transfers |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate only if franchisee defaults. Curable defaults: 3 day cure for failure to pay; 15 day cure for failure to comply with standards. Non-curable defaults: failure to open, failure of managing member to complete training, unauthorized transfer, failure to maintain required insurance, conviction of felony or criminal offense, repeated violations, violation of safety procedures, and fraud. |
| Non-Compete Period | 1 year after termination/expiration; 2 years for customer non-solicitation |
| Non-Compete Details | No competing building cleaning business for 1 year within Commonwealth of Virginia; no solicitation of Valcourt or Valcourt franchisee customers for 2 years. During term, no involvement in competing Building Cleaning Business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchised Business must be under the supervision of the managing member or other principal owner who has completed and passed the training program. Each participant must have an ownership interest in the franchisee. All owners are bound by non-disclosure and non-compete obligations. |
| Required Suppliers | Valcourt or its affiliate Valcourt Building Services, LC is the only Approved Supplier for logo'd clothing and branded items. Safety equipment, communications equipment, and signage must be purchased from Approved Suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Must operate in conformance with System standards per the Manual. Must use approved suppliers for certain safety equipment, communications equipment, signage, cleaning supplies, and business forms. Branded items must be purchased from Valcourt or its affiliate. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | May earn revenue from rental of safety and communications equipment to franchisees. In fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, did not rent any equipment to franchisees and did not otherwise derive revenue from required purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Valcourt offers financing of the Initial Franchise Fee of $10,000 over 60 months with interest at 8% per year. Requires $202.76 down payment and 59 consecutive monthly installments of $202.76. Also offers short-term equipment rentals at $50 per month. |
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordValcourt Building Services of Virginia has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia System Growth
Total Units
15
Franchised
3
Company-Owned
12
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia currently operates 3 franchised locations and 12 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 1 states: VA
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Valcourt Building Services of Virginia franchise ranges from $14,350 to $20,100, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $10,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia charges a royalty fee of Varies by work order, ranges from 5% to 95% of order price; approximately 65% for the majority of work orders of gross sales, plus a Not applicable - no advertising fund contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Valcourt Building Services of Virginia 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 Valcourt Building Services of Virginia to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Valcourt Building Services of Virginia has been franchising since 2006. The FDD shows an investment range of $14,350-$20,100, a Varies by work order, ranges from 5% to 95% of order price; approximately 65% for the majority of work orders royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $10,000 and the total investment ranges from $14,350 to $20,100 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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