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At a Glance
Products & Services: Commercial cleaning
Number of Locations: 2,443
Total Investment: $9.85K - 39.4K
Founded: 1984
Began Franchising: 1984
About Vanguard Cleaning Systems
Vanguard Cleaning Systems was founded in 1984 and began franchising the same year. The private company is based in San Mateo, California. Its franchisees serve more than 10,000 commercial cleaning accounts. Vanguard offers a master franchise program for experienced businesspeople and a unit franchise program for beginning entrepreneurs.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 2,247 | 193 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1,996 | 156 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1,734 | 113 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1,458 | 58 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $9,850 - $39,400
Franchise Fee: $8,550 - $35,700
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $8,550 - $35,700
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $2,500 - $28,700
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At regional offices : 20 hours+.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,
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