Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise

About Vanguard Cleaning Systems

The Vanguard Cleaning Systems® Area Franchise business opportunity offers executives the chance to open a regional franchise business under a nationally recognized brand using an established business model that is focused on recurring revenues, minimal staffing requirements, and significant growth potential within a designated development area.

A Vanguard® Area Franchisor is an independently owned and operated franchising business that provides high-level support to Vanguard® Janitorial Unit Franchise businesses, which deliver commercial cleaning services to local companies within the Area Franchisor’s development area. By combining profit motive, ownership, and business support services, Area Franchisors can motivate these Janitorial Unit Franchisees to deliver superior service to their accounts.

As an Area Franchise business owner, you will be part of a network of fellow entrepreneurs who share your leadership background and passion for business.
Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. offers Area Franchise businesses a license to operate within a defined geographical area, proprietary software, marketing materials for sales efforts, and consultation.

Values & History

Founded in 1984, the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® organization is built upon over 2,000 independently owned and operated franchise janitorial companies, which are licensed and supported by a network of over 50 independent Area Franchisors throughout the United States and Canada.
Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. is dedicated to supporting Vanguard® Area Franchisors in their efforts to be the preeminent franchising organization in their marketplace.
Each independently owned Vanguard® Area Franchisor strives to provide meaningful support to its franchised Vanguard® janitorial businesses, which are committed to delivering high-quality commercial cleaning services to each company they serve.

Industry Performance

The commercial cleaning industry in the U.S. is roughly $92 billion. Franchised brands, combined, represent less than 10% of the total market share.

Purchasing a Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise

Vanguard Cleaning Systems is a franchise you can invest in with relatively little money. The initial franchise fee for a Master Franchise is typically $100,000 to $350,000, and the minimum liquidity required is $350,000.

Each regional office is owned and operated by an independent Master Franchise business that sets the pricing structure for the Vanguard Cleaning Systems Janitorial Franchises that the office offers, so janitorial franchise fees vary throughout the country. Honorably discharged military personnel may receive a discount on the initial franchise fee from participating Master Franchise regions. Please contact the locally-owned Vanguard Cleaning Systems Master Franchise office in your area for accurate franchise fee details.

Ideal Candidate & Qualifications

Preferred background is an executive-level manager with strong sales and management skills.

Training & Support

System Education – Area Franchisors receive one week of education at Vanguard Franchise HQ and another week at an Area Franchisor office.

Support – Area Franchisors receive ongoing support and visits.

Webinars/Calls – Franchise HQ typically conducts calls, Zoom meetings, and webinars throughout the year. These calls cover topics such as marketing, sales, etc.

Conferences – Vanguard franchise headquarters hosts an annual conference to provide education sessions and discussions of best practices. There are also midyear conferences, and sales development conferences annually.