Jan-Pro Systems International and Jan-Pro

Item 7 details the hefty upfront commitment: $50,000 franchise fee within a $130,000-$421,500 initial investment range for regional developers, who then sell and support unit franchises for janitorial services. Ongoing fees include 4% royalty on gross revenues, 0.5% brand fund, plus $130 monthly for web hosting and email—adding up to predictable but persistent costs. With Item 19 disclosed, FDD provides average gross sales data for units (check specifics in your copy), enabling profit modeling; regional devs earn via overrides on unit royalties and upfront unit fees, potentially lucrative if you scale subfranchises effectively in business-heavy markets.

System data flags modest vitality: 107 total locations after 30 years, just 1 termination and 4 transfers in the latest FDD year, but only 1 projected new unit signals contraction risk over aggressive expansion. Low churn suggests satisfied operators in a recession-resistant sector, yet the small network under parent Empower Brands Franchising hints at limited national momentum. For hands-off investors eyeing B2B cleaning mastery, it's a steady play if you hustle sales—but bootstrap growth expectations against peers boasting thousands of units.