Cleaning Franchises
51 cleaning franchise brands with investment costs, SBA loan data, and FPI performance scores.
Cleaning franchise costs and SBA financing
We list 51 cleaning franchise brands. Among the 44 brands with initial investment ranges from franchise disclosure documents, the median low end is $77K and the median high end is $207K; public SBA 7(a) and 504 records show an average loan of $190K across 1,372 loans totaling $260.1M, with records current through December 31, 2025.
Initial investment, franchise fee and royalty come from franchise disclosure documents on file; SBA loan counts and the average SBA loan come from public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025.
Cleaning Franchise Brands
This table shows the 25 brands with the most SBA loans in the category; select a header to sort the table.
| Molly Maid | $30K to $267K | $30K | 6.5% | 185 | $187K | 147 | 78 |
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| Merry Maids | $30K to $512K | $29K | 7% | 124 | $273K | 107 | 78 |
| Window Genie | $50K to $150K | $75K | 7% | 122 | $154K | 86 | 51 |
| The Cleaning Authority | $50K to $439K | $50K | 6% | 86 | $259K | 63 | 57 |
| Two Maids & A Mop | $124K to $193K | $20K | 5% | 68 | $167K | 64 | 81 |
| Jani-King | $170K to $2.9M | $100K | 6% | 66 | $179K | 59 | 32 |
| The Maids | $84K to $502K | $60K | 6.9% | 57 | $303K | 51 | 65 |
| Maids (The) | $33K to $179K | $38K | Not Disclosed | 56 | $101K | 54 | 24 |
| Fish Window Cleaning | $20K to $150K | $25K | 5% | 54 | $91K | 44 | 34 |
| Enviromaster | $120K to $168K | $60K | 6% | 53 | $226K | 48 | 53 |
| Maidpro | $17K to $229K | $22K | 6% | 51 | $173K | 40 | 57 |
| Fish Window Cleaning Services | $155K to $174K | $50K | 8% | 41 | $225K | 34 | 60 |
| Cleaning Authority (The) | $17K to $225K | $20K | 6% | 38 | $94K | 30 | 38 |
| Office Pride | $275K to $500K | $45K | 9% | 38 | $153K | 32 | 63 |
| City Wide Facility Solutions | $2.3M to $5.2M | $75K | 5% | 35 | $223K | 23 | 62 |
| System4 | $133K to $813K | $125K | Not Disclosed | 29 | $309K | 28 | 58 |
| Hoodz | $40K to $199K | $60K | 10% | 23 | $297K | 137 | 62 |
| Ecomaids | $129K to $151K | $95K | 6.5% | 22 | $138K | 18 | 39 |
| Marblelife | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | 19 | $88K | 15 | 32 |
| Maid Right | $123K to $163K | $65K | 6% | 17 | $150K | 14 | 69 |
| YGM Franchise LLC You've Got Maids | $36K to $108K | $21K | 5.9% | 17 | $94K | 12 | 47 |
| Realclean Aircraft Detailing | $119K to $618K | $57K | 7.5% | 16 | $280K | 13 | 68 |
| Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems F/A | $130K to $422K | $50K | 13% | 15 | $73K | 11 | 43 |
| Window Hero | $199K to $359K | $55K | 7% | 14 | $171K | 10 | 66 |
| Home Clean Heroes | $38K to $205K | $50K | 6% | 13 | $139K | 10 | 52 |
Initial investment, franchise fee and royalty come from franchise disclosure documents on file; SBA loan counts and the average SBA loan come from public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025.
All Cleaning Franchise Brands
Sorted by SBA loan volume
Molly Maid
78Investment: $30K to $267K · Franchise Fee: $30K
SBA Loan Count: 185 · Average SBA Loan: $187K
Merry Maids
78Investment: $30K to $512K · Franchise Fee: $29K
SBA Loan Count: 124 · Average SBA Loan: $273K
Window Genie
51Investment: $50K to $150K · Franchise Fee: $75K
SBA Loan Count: 122 · Average SBA Loan: $154K
The Cleaning Authority
57Investment: $50K to $439K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: 86 · Average SBA Loan: $259K
Two Maids & A Mop
81Investment: $124K to $193K · Franchise Fee: $20K
SBA Loan Count: 68 · Average SBA Loan: $167K
Jani-King
32Investment: $170K to $2.9M · Franchise Fee: $100K
SBA Loan Count: 66 · Average SBA Loan: $179K
The Maids
65Investment: $84K to $502K · Franchise Fee: $60K
SBA Loan Count: 57 · Average SBA Loan: $303K
Maids (The)
24Investment: $33K to $179K · Franchise Fee: $38K
SBA Loan Count: 56 · Average SBA Loan: $101K
Fish Window Cleaning
34Investment: $20K to $150K · Franchise Fee: $25K
SBA Loan Count: 54 · Average SBA Loan: $91K
Enviromaster
53Investment: $120K to $168K · Franchise Fee: $60K
SBA Loan Count: 53 · Average SBA Loan: $226K
Maidpro
57Investment: $17K to $229K · Franchise Fee: $22K
SBA Loan Count: 51 · Average SBA Loan: $173K
Fish Window Cleaning Services
60Investment: $155K to $174K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: 41 · Average SBA Loan: $225K
Cleaning Authority (The)
38Investment: $17K to $225K · Franchise Fee: $20K
SBA Loan Count: 38 · Average SBA Loan: $94K
Office Pride
63Investment: $275K to $500K · Franchise Fee: $45K
SBA Loan Count: 38 · Average SBA Loan: $153K
City Wide Facility Solutions
62Investment: $2.3M to $5.2M · Franchise Fee: $75K
SBA Loan Count: 35 · Average SBA Loan: $223K
System4
58Investment: $133K to $813K · Franchise Fee: $125K
SBA Loan Count: 29 · Average SBA Loan: $309K
Hoodz
62Investment: $40K to $199K · Franchise Fee: $60K
SBA Loan Count: 23 · Average SBA Loan: $297K
Ecomaids
39Investment: $129K to $151K · Franchise Fee: $95K
SBA Loan Count: 22 · Average SBA Loan: $138K
Marblelife
32Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 19 · Average SBA Loan: $88K
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Maid Right
69Investment: $123K to $163K · Franchise Fee: $65K
SBA Loan Count: 17 · Average SBA Loan: $150K
YGM Franchise LLC You've Got Maids
47Investment: $36K to $108K · Franchise Fee: $21K
SBA Loan Count: 17 · Average SBA Loan: $94K
Realclean Aircraft Detailing
68Investment: $119K to $618K · Franchise Fee: $57K
SBA Loan Count: 16 · Average SBA Loan: $280K
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems F/A
43Investment: $130K to $422K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: 15 · Average SBA Loan: $73K
Window Hero
66Investment: $199K to $359K · Franchise Fee: $55K
SBA Loan Count: 14 · Average SBA Loan: $171K
Home Clean Heroes
52Investment: $38K to $205K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: 13 · Average SBA Loan: $139K
Maid to Perfection Global
24Investment: $37K to $186K · Franchise Fee: $30K
SBA Loan Count: 11 · Average SBA Loan: $51K
Swisher Int.
34Investment: $25K to $210K · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 10 · Average SBA Loan: $99K
Renue
36Investment: $36K to $250K · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 9 · Average SBA Loan: $141K
Purofirst
27Investment: $55K to $349K · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 8 · Average SBA Loan: $180K
Aire-Master of America
62Investment: $46K to $171K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: 7 · Average SBA Loan: $304K
Aire Master Of Delmarva
42Investment: $33K to $124K · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 7 · Average SBA Loan: $70K
Cleanest Restaurant
66Investment: $120K to $182K · Franchise Fee: $120K
SBA Loan Count: 7 · Average SBA Loan: $147K
Greasebusters
21Investment: $70K to $209K · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 7 · Average SBA Loan: $138K
Pinks Window Services
66Investment: $146K to $293K · Franchise Fee: $59K
SBA Loan Count: 7 · Average SBA Loan: $215K
Maidthis
60Investment: $56K to $132K · Franchise Fee: $43K
SBA Loan Count: 6 · Average SBA Loan: $103K
Steri-Clean
60Investment: $86K to $263K · Franchise Fee: $40K
SBA Loan Count: 6 · Average SBA Loan: $205K
Environment Control Building Maintenance
60Investment: $109K to $112K · Franchise Fee: $15K
SBA Loan Count: 4 · Average SBA Loan: $366K
Coverall of North America
47Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: $16K
SBA Loan Count: 3 · Average SBA Loan: $16K
The Greasebusters
21Investment: $140K to $140K · Franchise Fee: $110K
SBA Loan Count: 3 · Average SBA Loan: $150K
Janpro
49Investment: $86K to $263K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $284K
K.i.s.s. Commercial Cleaning S
38Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: $55K
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $418K
Maids Plus
32Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $178K
Men In Kilts US
49Investment: $99K to $151K · Franchise Fee: $38K
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $150K
Omex
49Investment: $52K to $83K · Franchise Fee: $15K
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $147K
Shack Shine
46Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $100K
Vanguard Cleaning Systems
39Investment: $165K to $473K · Franchise Fee: $100K
SBA Loan Count: 2 · Average SBA Loan: $194K
360clean
45Investment: $43K to $59K · Franchise Fee: $25K
SBA Loan Count: 1 · Average SBA Loan: $30K
Advanced Building Care
43Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: Not Disclosed
SBA Loan Count: 1 · Average SBA Loan: $682K
Coverall North America
50Investment: $18K to $64K · Franchise Fee: $16K
SBA Loan Count: 1 · Average SBA Loan: $40K
Home Cleaning Centers Of America
39Investment: Not Disclosed · Franchise Fee: $13K
SBA Loan Count: 1 · Average SBA Loan: $67K
Sparkle Squad
Investment: $195K to $470K · Franchise Fee: $50K
SBA Loan Count: Not Disclosed · Average SBA Loan: Not Disclosed
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How much does a cleaning franchise cost?
Investment varies by brand and business model. Across the 44 brands with figures from franchise disclosure documents, the median low end of the initial investment range is $77K, and the median high end is $207K. The median initial franchise fee among brands that disclose one is $50K.
Are cleaning franchises profitable?
Cleaning franchises can benefit from recurring revenue, low overhead, and consistent demand. Results vary by brand, market, and operator, so review the brand's disclosures and operating assumptions alongside the SBA loan records.
What is the difference between residential and commercial cleaning franchises?
Residential cleaning franchises serve homeowners with scheduled house cleaning services. Commercial janitorial franchises serve businesses, offices, and facilities through cleaning contracts. Commercial models can have larger contract values and may require more staff.
What do SBA loan records show for cleaning franchises?
Public SBA 7(a) and 504 records include 50 brands in this category and 1,372 loans totaling $260.1M. The average loan size is $190K, and the records cover approvals through December 31, 2025. The brands with the most recorded loans are Molly Maid with 185, Merry Maids with 124, and Window Genie with 122.
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PeerSense tracks 51 cleaning franchise brands with real SBA lending data, Franchise Performance Index (FPI) scores, and investment details sourced from Franchise Disclosure Documents. Unlike other franchise directories, our data comes from actual loan performance, not franchise marketing materials.
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