Rank 521Cleaning & MaintenanceEst. 1984

Vanguard Cleaning Systems

South San Francisco, CA

Master and unit commercial cleaning franchise with a green cleaning approach.

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FIC Score

49.0

out of 100

#521 Ranked

Investment Range

$9K – $38K

Franchise Fee

$6K

Total Units

3,000

5-Year Growth

+3%

FIC Score Breakdown

49.0
Scalability
49.2
Franchisor Support
49.0
Unit Economics
48.8
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#521

Overall Ranking

Out of 787 franchises

Specifications

Min Investment$9K
Max Investment$38K
Franchise Fee$6K
Liquid Capital$10K
5-Year Growth3%
Total Units3,000
Founded1984
Franchising Since1984
HeadquartersSouth San Francisco, CA
Royalty Fee10%

About the Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise Opportunity

The Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise is a Cleaning & Maintenance franchising opportunity founded in 1984 and headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. With over 3,000 franchise units, Vanguard Cleaning Systems is one of the recognized brands in the cleaning & maintenance sector available to prospective franchisees.

The total investment required to become a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchisee ranges from $9K to $38K. The initial franchise fee is $6K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $10K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 10%.

The Franchise Information Center has assigned Vanguard Cleaning Systems a FIC Score of 49.0 out of 100, ranking it #521 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (49.2/100), franchisor support quality (49.0/100), and unit economics (48.8/100).

Vanguard Cleaning Systems has demonstrated 3% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.

The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems

FIC 49.0 · #521

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