About Daigle Cleaning Systems Franchise
Daigle Cleaning Systems is a commercial cleaning franchise that serves businesses, offices, and facilities with professional janitorial and maintenance services.
The brand has been franchising since 2019, offering entrepreneurs a proven system for building a recurring revenue business in the commercial cleaning sector.
The franchise fee is $35,000.
Daigle Cleaning Systems Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$16K
Average Investment
$33K
Maximum Investment
$50K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | A variable percentage of Gross Sales: 8% if prior year's Gross Sales are less than $500,000; 7.5% if between $500,000 and $1,000,000; 7% if between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000; 6.5% if between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000; 6% if $2,000,000 or higher of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales and $300 per month for written marketing materials | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $16,000 – $49,900 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $16K–$50K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (A variable percentage of Gross Sales: 8% if prior year's Gross Sales are less than $500,000; 7.5% if between $500,000 and $1,000,000; 7% if between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000; 6.5% if between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000; 6% if $2,000,000 or higher) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales and $300 per month for written marketing materials) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Real property and Buildouts or Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $1,000 |
| Equipment | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| Insurance, fixtures and other fixed assets | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Miscellaneous opening costs and Incorporation services, using a DCS authorized vendor | $1,200 | $3,300 |
| Opening inventory | $500 | $1,000 |
| Additional funds- 3 months | $0 | $0 |
| DCS apparel and uniforms | $300 | $600 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The greater of $5,000 or 5% of the total consideration paid to franchisee by the assignee |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $15 per month multiplied by the then current number of employees of the Franchise |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit if sales understated by >5% |
| Additional Training | $75 per hour or a flat fee, plus travel expenses |
| Bookkeeping and Accounting Service Fee | 2% of Gross Sales |
| Written Marketing Materials | $300 per month |
| Special Services Fee | Additional 8% of Gross Sales on carpet and floor care services |
| Negotiation Fee | 50% of Gross Sales for 1 month on the applicable account/customer |
| Complaint Fee | $50 per complaint plus $100 an hour for time spent to correct issue |
| Lost Manual Fee | $300 per occurrence |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 40 hours |
| Classroom Training | 40 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 hours |
| Training Location | DCS Headquarters or online |
| Additional Training | Franchisor provides free webinars and online training, including a required monthly virtual meeting. Training is held as needed for new products, methods, software updates, accounting, and reports. Additional site visits or on-site training can be requested, incurring a $75 per hour or flat fee plus travel/lodging expenses for DCS personnel. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected (conditional) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Franchisee may only provide Cleaning Services within a specific, negotiated Territory. The territory is not exclusive, and the franchisee may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels. However, the franchisor shall not sell additional franchises in the Territory if the franchisee meets agreed-upon revenue goals (Gross Sales exceed $250,000 annually) and has fewer than 3 customer complaints in any 12-month period. The franchisor reserves the right to solicit customers via the Internet within the Territory without compensation to the franchisee. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in good standing, not have breached the franchise agreement more than 2 times in any 24-month period, and sign a renewal franchise agreement and pay the renewal fee. The renewal agreement may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of $5,000 or 5% of the total consideration paid to franchisee by the assignee |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee must qualify, pay the transfer fee, have the transfer agreement approved, complete training, and sign a release and current agreement. Franchisor has a right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for material breach. Curable defaults (e.g., non-payment of fees, failure to follow manual, non-submission of reports) have a 15-day cure period. Non-curable defaults include felony conviction, repeated defaults, abandonment, trademark misuse, and unapproved transfers. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term and 5 years post-termination |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee (and its owners/officers) cannot own, operate, advise, be employed by, or have a financial interest in any other cleaning services business anywhere in the U.S. For 5 years after termination or expiration, this restriction applies within 100 miles of the Territory. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee, or a designated franchisee representative, is required to personally supervise the franchised business and devote full-time efforts exclusively to its operation. This includes attending a monthly virtual meeting with DCS. An on-site supervisor may be hired, but must complete the DCS training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase certain supplies, apparel or uniforms, marketing materials, inventory and products in accordance with specifications in the operations manual. Business cards and other promotional materials must be ordered through DCS. DCS apparel and uniforms must be purchased from DCS (sole supplier). Written marketing materials must be purchased from DCS (sole supplier). Stamps and shipping must be purchased through www.Stamps.com. Payroll must be handled by Paychex, Inc. Sam's Club, Johnston Paper, and Home Depot are authorized suppliers for various supplies and equipment. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee may purchase cleaning supplies and equipment from DCS or other approved suppliers. If franchisee wishes to use or sell a different product, a sample must be sent to the franchisor for approval within 60 days, otherwise it cannot be used or sold. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | To date, DCS has realized revenue of approximately $10,000 from the sale of supplies, inventory or products to franchisees. DCS receives a referral fee of $50 for each franchisee from www.Stamps.com. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor offers financing for a portion of the initial franchise fee. Franchisees can pay $35,000 upfront, or $10,000 upfront with the remaining $25,000 due on the first anniversary (no interest), or $10,000 upfront with the remaining $25,000 payable in 24 monthly installments of principal plus 10% compounded monthly interest. A promissory note and personal guaranty are required for financed amounts, but the note is unsecured and no lien is placed on property. The franchisor does not guarantee third-party obligations. |
Daigle Cleaning Systems Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Daigle Cleaning Systems does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Daigle Cleaning Systems does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Daigle Cleaning Systems Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDaigle Cleaning Systems has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Daigle Cleaning Systems System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
2
Company-Owned
1
Daigle Cleaning Systems currently operates 2 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 1 states: NY
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$34K
Net Income
$-4,327
Total Assets
$59K
Audited by Donald J. Rowland, C.P.A., PLLC for year ending December 31.
Daigle Cleaning Systems Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Daigle Cleaning Systems franchise ranges from $16,000 to $49,900, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Daigle Cleaning Systems charges a royalty fee of A variable percentage of Gross Sales: 8% if prior year's Gross Sales are less than $500,000; 7.5% if between $500,000 and $1,000,000; 7% if between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000; 6.5% if between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000; 6% if $2,000,000 or higher of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales and $300 per month for written marketing materials contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Daigle Cleaning Systems Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Daigle Cleaning Systems to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Daigle Cleaning Systems does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Daigle Cleaning Systems has been franchising since 2019. The FDD shows an investment range of $16,000-$49,900, a A variable percentage of Gross Sales: 8% if prior year's Gross Sales are less than $500,000; 7.5% if between $500,000 and $1,000,000; 7% if between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000; 6.5% if between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000; 6% if $2,000,000 or higher royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $16,000 to $49,900 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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