About Jani-King Franchise
Jani-King is one of the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise systems, operating under the trademarked tagline "The King of Clean." The brand provides comprehensive janitorial and facility cleaning services to commercial clients across virtually every industry, from office buildings and medical facilities to retail spaces and industrial properties.
The franchise fee is $3,000, making Jani-King one of the most accessible franchise opportunities in any industry.
The proven system provides owners with initial customer accounts, professional training, equipment guidance, and ongoing support to build a commercial cleaning business from the ground up.
Jani-King Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10.0% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Can be increased up to 3% | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $13,000 – $13,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $13K–$13K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10.0%) and marketing fee (Can be increased up to 3%) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Real Estate2 | $0 | $0 |
| Supplies3 | $200 | $200 |
| Equipment4 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits5 | $100 | $100 |
| Business Entity Formation6 | $200 | $200 |
| Initial Training Expenses7 | $0 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Costs8 | $0 | $0 |
| Additional Funds - 4 months9 | $500 | $500 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT10 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $45 |
| Technology Fee | Currently 0% |
| Audit Fee | Payable only if audit shows an understatement of at least 5% of Gross Monthly Re |
| Cash Flow & Accounting Plan3,10 | 8% of Gross Monthly Revenue1 (up to 10% maximum). May be split into two separate |
| Business Protection Plan6 (Optional) | $25 |
| Non-Compliance Fee10,11,12 | $25 |
| Meeting & Convention Fee10.14 | $25 |
| Non-Reported Business Fee | $25 |
| Interest | 12%10 |
| Replacement of Manual | $50 |
| Liquidated Damages | $1,000 |
| $0 to $4,000 | 12% |
| Over $4,000 | 10% |
| Over $6,000 | 8% |
| Over $8,000 | 6% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
| Over $20,000 | 2% |
| Real Estate2 | $0 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | If you are in good standing, you can renew or extend the term of your franchise on our then current terms for 4 additional 10-year periods. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | FINANCING We offer financing to you, at our option, for the Initial Franchise Fee. |
Jani-King Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Jani-King 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.
Jani-King Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Jani-King System Growth
Jani-King currently operates 457 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 69 | ||
| 2019 | 114 | ||
| 2020 | 54 | ||
| 2020 | 97 | ||
| 2021 | 50 | ||
| 2021 | 104 |
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