How many OpenWorks franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, OpenWorks has 615 franchise locations.

Is OpenWorks a good franchise to buy?

OpenWorks shows several positive indicators: established brand with 615+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

OpenWorks

OpenWorks franchises provide commercial janitorial services, offering cleaning and maintenance solutions to businesses. Franchisees operate under the OpenWorks brand, servicing offices, medical facilities, retail spaces, and other commercial properties with customized cleaning programs. The business model relies on franchisees securing contracts with local commercial clients, supported by the franchisor's training, supplies, and operational systems.

615

Locations

$4K–$134K

Investment

ServicesPhoenix, AZwww.openworksweb.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$24,850

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$4,250 – $134,480

Low: $4,250High: $134,480

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

15.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.50%

Item 6 of FDD

15% royalty (min. $300/mo) + 2.5% ad fund + 0.5% technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How OpenWorks Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Cleaning Services (ranked #1 of 72)
Top 10 largest franchise system in Cleaning Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
OpenWorks Current	$4K – $134K	$25K	15.0%	615
THE MAIDS	$82K – $160K	$57K	6.9%	1,517
Chem-Dry	$119K – $265K	$36K	7.0%	1,099
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $170K	$55K	7.0%	802
OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING	$54K – $105K	$48K	N/A	481
MOLLY MAID	$140K – $197K	$15K	6.5%	448
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises	$187K – $374K	$45K	7.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1WA

126

2TX

3CA

4IL

5AZ

6PA

7MN

8GA

9FL

10CO

11NJ

12NC

13OR

14KS

15TN

+8 more states

Franchisee Contacts

720 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases5

Primarily breach of contract disputes with franchisees and former franchisees, resolved through settlement, arbitration, or ongoing proceedings.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

102

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a OpenWorks franchise ranges from $4,250 to $134,480. This includes a franchise fee of $24,850. Ongoing royalty fees are 15.0% of gross sales.