About Stelar Development Franchise
Stelar Development, LLC, operating as Jan-Pro of the Capital District, offers commercial cleaning and disinfecting franchise opportunities under the nationally recognized JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting brand.
Owners operate independent cleaning businesses serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients throughout the Capital District region of New York.
The franchise fee ranges from $7,500 to $43,750, and the brand has been franchising since 2023.
Stelar Development Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$9K
Average Investment
$33K
Maximum Investment
$57K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $7,500 to $43,750 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Then-current fee (not to exceed 1% of Gross Billings for the previous month) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $9,190 – $57,270 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $9K–$57K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month) and marketing fee (Then-current fee (not to exceed 1% of Gross Billings for the previous month)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $6,750 | $43,750 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Attending Certification Program | $50 | $300 |
| Office and Related Expenses | $150 | $550 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $500 |
| Initial Equipment Package | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $550 |
| Electrostatic Sprayer Machine | $50 | $1,500 |
| Floor Buffing Machine | $25 | $1,300 |
| Carpet Cleaning Machine | $25 | $4,400 |
| Insurance | $15 | $620 |
| Legal & Organizational Costs | $725 | $2,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $150 | $550 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The lesser of $2,500 or 8% of your total Gross Billings for the 12 full calendar months before the transfer |
| Renewal Fee | $750 |
| Support Fee | 5% of your Gross Billings for the previous month |
| Administrative Fee for Special Services | 10% of your Gross Billings for Special Services Billings for the previous month |
| Negotiation Fee | The first month’s Gross Billings for each Negotiated Contract |
| Resolution Assistance Service Charge | $50 for the Resolution Assistance Fee per Complaint; plus reimbursement of the cost of the other party to perform the services; plus 20% of the cost as a service fee for our administrative services |
| National Account Support Charge | 1% of Gross Billings from National Accounts for the previous month |
| Substitution Fee | An amount equal to the cost of the other party to perform the services, plus a fee of 20% of the cost for our administrative services for the Service Fee |
| Advances | Amount of the uncollected Advance |
| Advance Assurance Fee | 2% of Gross Billings for the previous month |
| Key Return Fee | $500 for each day that you do not return customer keys or other means of access to your customers’ premises |
| Additional Persons Certification Fee | The then-current fee (currently $250 per additional person) for attendance at the Certification Program |
| Interest | The lesser of: (i) 18% per annum; or (ii) the maximum rate of interest permitted by law |
| Business Protection Program | Amount of the premium, fees payable to us for administering the program, and other related and incidental costs |
| Insurance Review | Then-current fee (currently $50 per year) |
| Insurance | The cost of the insurance, plus interest at the Contract Interest Rate, plus a reasonable fee for our expenses |
| Default Collection Expenses | Our actual costs |
| Collection Costs | Our out-of-pocket costs (including legal fees and court costs) |
| Indemnification | All amounts we must pay on your behalf |
| Lost Manual Fee | $200 for each replaced Operations Manual |
| Testing Fee | The reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the testing, plus our then-current per diem charges for our personnel |
| Liquidated Damages | The total of all Royalty Fees and Support Fees for the lost customers for 12 months |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 19 Hours classroom, 1 Hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 19 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 1 Hours |
| Training Location | Existing Office Location or Web Enabled |
| Additional Training | We may provide additional personal consultations if we can reasonably accommodate your request to do so. We may periodically introduce new methods and materials through personal consultation, group seminars, and other programs. There are no costs to you for personal consultations and group seminars. We may consult with you on business and operational problems, and analyze sales, marketing and financial data. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | The counties of Albany, Columbia, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Washington, all in New York |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | two additional five-year periods |
| Renewal Fee | $750 |
| Renewal Conditions | You must satisfy all the following conditions: (i) you notify us in writing of your intention to renew at least 6 months (and not more than 12 months) before expiration; (ii) you have complied with your obligations under the Franchise Agreement or resolved any breaches to our satisfaction; (iii) you pay all amounts due to us and our affiliates; (iv) you sign our then-current form of Franchise Agreement (which may contain materially different terms than your original contract) and ancillary documents; (v) you meet our then-current qualifications and comply with instructional requirements; (vi) you pay us a Renewal Fee; and (vii) you sign a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | The lesser of $2,500 or 8% of your total Gross Billings for the 12 full calendar months before the transfer |
| Transfer Conditions | (i) you pay all amounts due to us or our affiliates; (ii) you are not in default of your Franchise Agreement or any other agreement; (iii) you sign a general release of all claims against us, our affiliates and JPI; (iv) the transferee signs an assumption agreement or our new form of Franchise Agreement (which may contain materially different terms than the original contract) and ancillary documents; (v) transferee’s owners sign our current standard form of personal guaranty; (vi) you pay us a transfer fee; (vii) the transferee demonstrates that it (and/or its owners) has the business and personal skills, reputation, and financial capacity we require; (viii) at the transferee's expense (including our then-current Certification Fee), the transferee completes the Certification Program; and (ix) you and the transferee timely satisfy our other reasonable conditions. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate your Unit Franchise only if you default under your Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the Term and the 12-month period after the expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | You may not solicit or influence: (i) any of your customers to stop being serviced in that capacity or to be serviced by you or any third party in any other manner; (ii) any of our Business Affiliates (as defined below) to terminate or modify his, her or its business relationship with us or to compete against us. You may not interfere with, disturb, disrupt, impair, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize our or any of our franchisees’ businesses. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | We require that you have at least one person actively involved in the management of the Franchise, who may be the owner of an entity-franchisee or a manager you have selected (or who has been selected by the owners of an entity-franchisee). Your manager must have completed the Certification Program and other required programs to our satisfaction. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase or lease certain equipment, chemicals, supplies, inventory, advertising materials, and any other products and services used to operate the Unit Franchise only from suppliers and manufacturers that we approve in writing. |
| Supply Restrictions | We may designate ourselves or an affiliate as an exclusive or nonexclusive supplier of any of the products or services used to operate your Unit Franchise, and may make a profit supplying these products and services to you. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $45,396, or 2.04% of our total revenues of $2,226,088 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We may finance a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee for qualified franchisees. We also may finance a portion of the Sales and Marketing Fee if you accept Additional Accounts from us. Financing also is available for equipment leases. We may finance between $6,150 and $20,150 of your Initial Franchise Fee... up to 75% of the purchase price of certain equipment... for 12 to 36 months... at 10% per year. To provide support to past veterans and current veterans being released from active service, we offer all qualifying veterans financing of 50% of the Initial Franchise Fee for all Initial Plans FP-18 and above. We will provide this financing for 24 months at no interest. |
Stelar Development Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Stelar Development 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.
Stelar Development 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.
Stelar Development Litigation & Risk Flags
2 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Stelar Development System Growth
Total Units
9284
Franchised
9283
Company-Owned
1
Stelar Development currently operates 9283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1539 | 1034 | 8204 |
| 2021 | 1567 | 959 | 8812 |
| 2022 | 1592 | 1120 | 9284 |
Transfers: 189 | Closures: 3113
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$2.2M
Net Income
$-31,664
Total Assets
$3.8M
Audited by WOJESKI & COMPANY CPAs, P.C. for year ending December 31.
Stelar Development Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Stelar Development franchise ranges from $9,190 to $57,270, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $7,500 to $43,750. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Stelar Development charges a royalty fee of 10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month of gross sales, plus a Then-current fee (not to exceed 1% of Gross Billings for the previous month) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Stelar Development 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 Stelar Development to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Stelar Development 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.
Stelar Development has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $9,190-$57,270, a 10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 2 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $7,500 to $43,750 and the total investment ranges from $9,190 to $57,270 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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