About Valcourt Building Services of Washington Franchise
Valcourt Building Services is a commercial building cleaning franchise that offers window cleaning, exterior cleaning, and maintenance services for commercial office buildings.
Franchisees operate Building Cleaning Services businesses serving commercial building owners and managers in the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Their target customers are commercial office buildings with needs for window cleaning services or exterior cleaning and maintenance services.
Valcourt Building Services of Washington 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 | 5% to 95% of work order price (approximately 65% for majority of orders) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | No specific advertising fee; advertising included in Administrative Services Fee | 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 (5% to 95% of work order price (approximately 65% for majority of orders)) and marketing fee (No specific advertising fee; advertising included in Administrative Services Fee) 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 franchisee fails to comply, then franchisee pays |
| Administrative Services Fee | Approximately 50% of the License Fee |
| General Liability Insurance | Approximately 3% of the License Fee |
| Insurance | Amount franchisor spends to procure required insurance |
| 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 (44 total hours) |
| Classroom Training | 38 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 6 hours |
| Training Location | Vienna, VA |
| Additional Training | Periodic supplemental mandatory training on best practices, safety standards, 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 franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution. Franchisor and affiliates reserve the right to operate or franchise Building Cleaning Businesses at any site regardless of proximity. Franchisees 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 similarly-situated renewing franchisees |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in good standing; give 90 days' notice; sign new agreement with terms that may differ materially; sign general release |
| Transfer Fee | $1,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee qualifies; transfer fee paid; training arranged; release signed by transferor; new agreement signed by purchaser |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate only if franchisee defaults. 3 day cure period for failure to pay; 15 day cure for failure to comply with standards. Non-curable defaults include failure to open, failure of managing member to complete training, unauthorized transfer, failure to maintain required insurance, conviction of felony, repeated violations, violation of safety procedures, and fraud. |
| Non-Compete Period | 1 year after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | No competing building cleaning business within 100 miles of Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD for 1 year; no solicitation of Valcourt or Valcourt franchisee customers for 2 years. During the 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 franchisee's managing member or other principal owner who has completed and passed the training program. All owners are bound by non-disclosure and non-compete obligations. |
| Required Suppliers | Valcourt and its affiliate Valcourt Building Services, LC are the only Approved Suppliers for logo'd clothing and branded items. Franchisor may be an Approved Supplier for certain safety equipment, communications equipment, signage, certain cleaning supplies, and business forms. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase Valcourt-branded items from franchisor or affiliate. Safety equipment, cleaning supplies, and other items must be purchased from Approved Suppliers. Approximately 20% of initial investment and 11% of ongoing costs must be from franchisor or Approved Suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor may earn revenue from sale of logo'd clothing, equipment bags, miscellaneous small tools, and rental of safety and communications equipment and/or trucks. In fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, no revenue was derived from franchisee purchases or rentals. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Franchisor offers financing of the $10,000 Initial Franchise Fee over 60 months at 8% annual interest. Payment requires $202.76 down payment and 59 consecutive monthly installments of $202.76 each. No security interest in property or franchise required. |
Valcourt Building Services of Washington Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Valcourt Building Services of Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordValcourt Building Services of Washington 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 Washington System Growth
Total Units
30
Franchised
18
Company-Owned
12
Valcourt Building Services of Washington currently operates 18 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 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 3 states: MD, VA, DC
Valcourt Building Services of Washington Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Valcourt Building Services of Washington 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 Washington charges a royalty fee of 5% to 95% of work order price (approximately 65% for majority of orders) of gross sales, plus a No specific advertising fee; advertising included in Administrative Services Fee contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Valcourt Building Services of Washington 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 Washington to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Valcourt Building Services of Washington 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 Washington has been franchising since 1997. The FDD shows an investment range of $14,350-$20,100, a 5% to 95% of work order price (approximately 65% for majority of 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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