OpenWorks
OpenWorks franchises provide commercial janitorial and cleaning services to businesses. Franchisees operate under the OpenWorks brand, offering professional cleaning solutions for commercial properties and offices. The business model focuses on selling franchises to independent operators who secure and service contracts with commercial clients for recurring revenue.
Franchise Costs
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 #2 of 72)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Cleaning Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenWorks Current | $4K – $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 414 |
| 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 |
| OpenWorks | $4K – $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
| OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING | $54K – $105K | $48K | N/A | 481 |
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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+11 more states
Franchisee Contacts
647 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily breach of contract claims by current and former franchisees, including allegations of failure to deliver promises and breach of good faith; one class and collective action involving labor law violations, fraud, and related claims; most resolved via arbitration, settlement, or court rulings in franchisor's favor.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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.
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