Anago of Queens and Long Island

Anago Cleaning Systems was founded in 1989 by David R. Povlitz, began franchising through Unit Franchises in 1991, and added the Master Franchise model in 1999. Headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, the company supports over 45 Master Franchisees and more than 1,800 Unit Franchise operations across the United States and Canada. Anago ranked number 44 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for 2025. The name comes from the Greek Latin term "anagogue," meaning "to guide or uplift." Anago Of Queens And Long Island was established in October 2018 when Master Franchise owner Steve Dombrower expanded into the Long Island market. Its office is at 270 Spagnoli Road, Suite 107, Melville, New York 11747. The brand has served businesses for over 30 years in a dense commercial market covering corporate offices, medical facilities, retail storefronts, and educational institutions across the greater New York metro area.

Commercial cleaning serves healthcare facilities, corporate offices, educational campuses, retail spaces, industrial sites, and government buildings. These customers require ongoing cleaning tied to compliance, health standards, and occupant safety, supporting demand through changing economic conditions. Anago was listed among the Top 100 Best Recession Proof Franchises to Start in 2023 by Franchise Business Review, marking its 15th consecutive year of recognition for performance above industry standards. The pandemic increased cleaning demand as businesses faced regulatory and reputational pressure under FDA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines. Outsourcing also gives customers predictable costs and shifts liability to specialized contractors. The industry remains fragmented at the regional level, while Anago affiliated operators have brand support, proprietary software, and institutional purchasing power. Healthcare, education, and corporate demand can produce recurring revenue in dense markets such as Queens and Long Island.

Anago Of Queens And Long Island represents the Master Franchise tier. Its initial franchise fee is $98,000, and total investment ranges from $219,000 to $339,000, including the franchise fee. Listed costs include lease and utility deposits of $10,000 to $20,000, equipment, fixtures, and computer systems of $15,000 to $25,000, marketing and advertising of $50,000 to $100,000, legal and accounting fees of $5,000 to $15,000, insurance of $5,000 to $10,000, vehicle operating expenses of $3,000 to $6,000, office supplies of $1,000 to $2,000, travel and training of $2,000 to $3,000, miscellaneous startup costs of $10,000 to $20,000, and working capital of $20,000 to $40,000. Minimum cash required is $50,000. Master Franchisees pay a 5% royalty on gross sales and a National Brand Fund contribution of up to 2.2%. Unit Franchise startup investment ranges from approximately $1,000 to $20,000 to $25,000, with some owners beginning with a downpayment as low as $2,750 and financing available for the balance. Unit Franchisees pay approximately 10% of gross monthly billing in royalties and an administrative and support fee of 5% to 15% of gross revenue. Combined ongoing fees can therefore range from 15% to 25% of billings. Food and beverage franchises commonly require total investments of $500,000 to $1.5 million, making Anago's service model less capital intensive than many brick and mortar concepts.

The Master Franchise owner handles sales and business development, territory management, client acquisition, contract administration, Unit Franchisee recruitment and support, invoicing, accounts receivable, and service quality oversight. Master Franchisees do not perform cleaning services themselves. They manage Unit Franchisees who deliver the work. Unit Franchisees receive assigned commercial accounts, cleaning protocols, equipment, supplies, and business insurance from the Master, rather than managing client acquisition, marketing, or billing. Training occurs at the franchisor's office or another mutually agreed location, while travel and lodging costs are paid by the franchisee. The program must be completed within 90 days of signing the agreement. Support includes CleanCom software, SEO and digital marketing campaigns, coaching, and sales assistance. CleanCom allows clients to report service issues instantly and has been credited with reducing customer cancellations by over 50%. Master Franchisees receive an exclusive geographic region, while Unit Franchisees work where accounts are assigned. System franchisees follow FDA, OSHA, and CDC health and safety standards and use EPA approved disinfectants, a 10 step disinfection process, and the Protection+ Disinfection program with three service tiers.

Investors therefore need direct discussions with the franchisor and existing franchisees to assess unit economics.

Anago has grown from its 1991 franchise launch to over 1,800 Unit operations and more than 45 Master territories across North America. The brand received recognition in Entrepreneur's Fastest Growing Franchise rankings and reported a 9% Unit growth rate over a three year measurement window. Adam D. Povlitz became President in April 2015 and CEO in May 2018, succeeding founder David R. Povlitz. His credentials include Certified Franchise Executive designation, Cleaning Industry Management Standards Certified Expert certification, Forbes Business Council membership, and regular contributions to Entrepreneur and Forbes publications. Peter Sheldon became Chief Strategy Officer in June 2022, and the executive team has over 150 years of combined experience in franchised janitorial services. Anago's support model includes CleanCom, the two tier structure, green cleaning and eco friendly janitorial protocols, and a Health Based Cleaning System. For 2025, the brand ranked number 44 overall on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, number 4 in Entrepreneur's Top 10 Cleaning Franchise rankings, and number 3 in Franchises Under $50K. Franchise Business Review had recognized Anago for franchisee satisfaction for 11 consecutive years as of its 2018 data. Inc. Magazine has listed Anago among the top privately held companies in the United States.

A Master Franchise candidate should have management and sales ability, at least $50,000 in liquid funds, and the capacity to support the $219,000 to $339,000 total investment. The role requires building and managing Unit Franchisees within an exclusive regional territory. Cleaning industry experience is not required because the two week training program covers contract sales, Unit owner recruitment, and territory operations. Experience in sales management, business development, or service industry operations may help candidates reach average performance benchmarks faster. Long Island alone has a population exceeding 7.5 million people, along with healthcare systems, corporate campuses, retail centers, and educational institutions that generate demand for professional cleaning. Anago Of Queens And Long Island has served the greater Long Island area since the October 2018 expansion under Steve Dombrower, giving the territory time to develop Unit Franchisees and client accounts. Candidates must complete training within 90 days of signing and can plan for owner operator or semi absentee management as the unit portfolio grows.

The opportunity combines a commercial cleaning category tied to recurring demand, Anago's two tier franchise structure, and a regional territory covering Queens and Long Island. Master Franchise owners manage recurring accounts and Unit Franchisees rather than performing direct labor, with support that includes CleanCom, SEO, digital marketing, and reported cancellation reductions of over 50%. The investment, revenue figures cited for existing Master Franchisees, and recognition from Franchise Business Review should be reviewed alongside direct conversations with the franchisor and franchisees. PeerSense provides independent franchise research that includes SBA lending history, Loan Activity Score, location maps with Google ratings, FDD financial data, and comparison tools. PeerSense introduces franchise buyers to SBA and conventional lenders, but it is not a lender.