How much revenue does a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise make?

Vanguard Cleaning Systems does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How much profit can you make with a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise?

Profit estimates for Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchises are available from the Item 19 financial performance data in the 2026 FDD. Get full access to see the estimated profit range and calculation methodology.

How many Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Vanguard Cleaning Systems has 48 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1984.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is Vanguard Cleaning Systems a good franchise to buy?

Vanguard Cleaning Systems shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.

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Vanguard Cleaning Systems

Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. offers master franchises to qualified entities acting as subfranchisors, who recruit, support, and sell subfranchises to independent businesses providing commercial janitorial and building/facilities maintenance services under the Vanguard Cleaning Systems marks and proprietary system. Subfranchisors handle marketing, account acquisition, billing, collections, training, and compliance enforcement within a defined development area. The target market includes owners and operators of business and professional offices, as well as commercial, industrial, hospitality, and medical facilities.

FDD Year:

48locations

$165K–$473K

Since 1984

ServicesSan Mateo, CAwww.vanguardcleaning.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$100,000

Initial Investment

$164,961 – $472,556

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

0.50%

5% royalty + 0.5% business development fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$5,744,512

Median Gross Revenue

$5,302,411

Top Quartile Revenue

$9,926,763

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$1,995,234

Data Based On: 43 Area Franchise Businesses in operation during the full 12-month period (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025).

* Overall average gross revenue ($5,744,512) was taken directly from the 'AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS CASH COLLECTED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025' table. This value was verified by calculating a weighted average from the quartile data: (11 units × $9,926,763 + 10 units × $6,606,045 + 10 units × $4,781,635 + 12 units × $1,995,234) / 43 total units = $5,744,511.65. Best guess profit range was estimated based on 'Contract Fees' described in Note 1. Contract Fees average 20.5% of Gross Cash Collected, with a high-low range of 15.3% to 31%. These fees are stated as deductions from Gross Cash Collected. Therefore, the profit remaining for the franchisee, before their own operational costs, is 100% minus the Contract Fees percentage. - High profit estimate (low fees): $5,744,512 × (1 - 0.153) = $4,865,601.664 - Low profit estimate (high fees): $5,744,512 × (1 - 0.31) = $3,963,713.28

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $5,744,512

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How Vanguard Cleaning Systems Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 82% of Business Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Current	$165K – $473K	$100K	5.0%	48
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	3,124
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
Business Services Average 201 franchises	$119K – $287K	$46K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 201 Business Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchisees (2017 – 2017)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$50,000

Total Volume

$0.1M

Default Rate

100.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

1 SBA loans on record

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Two class action lawsuits by unit franchisees alleging misclassification as independent contractors rather than employees, resulting in wage and labor law violations (one pending in California filed 2020; one concluded via settlement in Massachusetts filed 2015).