STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS (MASTER)
Stratus Building Solutions (Master) is a master franchise opportunity where franchisees are granted the right to sell and license unit franchises for commercial cleaning and janitorial services using the Stratus system and trademarks within a designated territory. The business model involves recruiting and supporting unit franchisees who provide cleaning and maintenance services, including contract acquisition and billing assistance, without the master franchisee performing cleaning services themselves. The target market consists of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential clients seeking daily, weekly, or monthly cleaning solutions.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (4%/3.5%/3% of gross revenues) + 1% ad fund (or $150/mo, whichever greater) + $200-$700/mo technology fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 46 Franchised Regions operating for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2024
Extracted Item 19 Section
How STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS (MASTER) Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS (MASTER) Current | $110K – $346K | $75K | 4.0% | 53 |
| 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
63 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)
PAGA action by existing franchisees alleging misclassification as employees and violations of California Labor Code wage provisions.
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 STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS (MASTER) franchise ranges from $109,550 to $345,950. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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