Stratus Building Solutions

Commercial cleaning

Background

Founded: 2004 Franchising since: 2005
Utilizing their combined experience of over 20 years as executives in the commercial cleaning industry, Dennis Jarrett and Pete Frese founded Stratus Building Solutions in 2004. Franchisees offer cleaning services--including the company's environmentally-friendly Stratus GreenClean program--for office buildings, retail properties, medical facilities, schools and more.
Address:
1976 Innerbelt Business Center Dr.
St. Louis, Missouri 63114
Phone:
(314)731-2000


Franchise Units
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2009 2,146 1 1 1
2008 1,339 0 0 0
2007 708 0 0 0
2006 415 0 0 0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America, Western Europe

Exclusive territories available.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $3,450 - $57,750
Franchise fee: $3,000 - $47,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: Term of agreement not renewable


Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee Yes No
Startup Costs Yes No
Equipment Yes No
Inventory Yes No
Accounts Receivable Yes No
Payroll Yes No

Operations
  • Franchise can be run from home
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#13 (2010); #38 (2009);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#3 (2010); #4 (2009);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#5 (2010); #7 (2009);

Top New Ranking:
#1 (2010); #3 (2009);

Top Homebased Franchises:
#4 (2010); #6 (2009);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#11 (2010); #33 (2009);


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