- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
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#164 Ranked #239 last year
- Initial investment
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$104K - $180K
- Units as of 2025
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968 5% over 3 years
Company Overview
About ServiceMaster Clean
| Industry | Maintenance |
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| Related Categories | Commercial Cleaning |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Parent Company | ServiceMaster Brands |
| Leadership | Austin Yoder, President |
| Corporate Address |
1 Glenlake Pkwy. N.E., #1400 Atlanta, GA 30328 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1959 (66 years) |
|---|---|
| # of employees at HQ | 138 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Canada |
| # of Units | 968 (as of 2025) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a ServiceMaster Clean franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$32,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$104,300 - $179,750 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$200,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$100,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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20% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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4%-7% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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0.5% |
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Term of Agreement
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5 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | ServiceMaster Clean has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| Classroom Training | 80 hours |
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| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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