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SparkleTeam is a commercial cleaning franchise built on a three-tier regional model, generating recurring revenue through franchise development, commercial cleaning services, royalties, and product sales in the resilient janitorial services industry.
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SparkleTeam is a commercial cleaning franchise brand built on a proven three-tier model: franchisor, regional franchisees, and local unit franchisees. Regional franchisees are awarded defined territories to recruit, onboard, support, and grow local franchisees, who deliver recurring cleaning services to commercial clients. The model offers multiple revenue streams, including a share of local franchise fees, ongoing royalties tied to local franchisee billings, finder's fees on accounts sourced, and product sales revenue.
SparkleTeam operates in one of the largest and most resilient service categories in the U.S. Demand is steady, non-discretionary, and highly fragmented, with many businesses in the industry - many of them small independent operators and mom-and-pop providers. That fragmentation creates an opportunity for a professional, systems-driven brand to stand out.
Founded in 2003 in Boca Raton, Florida, SparkleTeam built an established local franchisee base in South Florida before being acquired by JDI Cleaning Limited Partnership. JDI has operated a three-tier janitorial franchise system in Canada for more than 30 years and has deep experience supporting regional and local franchisees. With Anita Elliott as CEO and Adam Yazejian as President & Chief Franchise Development Officer, SparkleTeam's leadership combines deep operating credibility and focused franchise development expertise, with Anita Elliott bringing 15+ years of JDI experience including direct regional franchise ownership, and Adam Yazejian joining from Anago Cleaning Systems to lead regional growth.
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2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
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