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ServiceMaster Clean is a division of The ServiceMaster Company, a Fortune 500 company with more than 53 years of franchising experience.
Ranked No. 12 in the Entrepreneur Top 500 Franchise listing dated January 2005, ServiceMaster Clean continues to grow each year and currently has more than 4,500 franchisees worldwide. Our established and well-regarded reputation will give you a significant head start in the marketplace.
With a minimum cash requirement as low as $7,800 plus working capital, we can help you reach your goal of business ownership. Financing is provided for the initial franchise fee, start-up equipment and vehicles to qualified candidates through ServiceMaster Acceptance Company, a subsidiary of The ServiceMaster Company.
To assist you in building your business, our home and regional offices will provide you with the products, equipment and support you need.
Opportunities are now available for new commercial cleaning franchise owners in many of the nation's largest cities. Our new FastStart program is designed to help new owners in the commercial cleaning category build revenues faster.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
