Clean First Time vs Jan-Pro Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clean First Time vs Jan-Pro including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clean First Time Franchise
Jan-Pro Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $150,000$4,170 - $56,020
Franchise Fee $12,000 - $150,000$2,520 - $44,000
Royalty Fee 7%10%
Advertising Fee -to 1%
Year Founded 20031991
Year Franchised 20041992
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Clean First Time Franchise
Jan-Pro Franchise
Experience -
  • Management skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    Jan-Pro Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/No
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/No
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
    Payroll Yes/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    Jan-Pro Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 15 hours Classroom Training: 15 hours
    Support -Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations - Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    Jan-Pro Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Clean First Time

    Introducing a franchise opportunity that gives you incredible freedom and potential. You'll work on weekdays, no more nights and weekends. The initial investment can be small. And best of all, you'll be able to take control of your life. We'll work with you and show you everything you need to know. Realize your dream by owning a Clean First Time franchise. At Clean First Time, our goal is to make our franchisees experts in the cleaning industry. We teach you how to operate and manage your business and you never clean! You'll learn all the ins and outs of the business, from billing and scheduling to finding, training and managing employees. Our franchisees benefit from a complete turnkey package that includes contracts, equipment and cleaning chemicals, software, office supplies, signs and logos, uniforms for your employees, and an advertising package, all at no additional charge.

    About Jan-Pro

    Jan-Pro was founded in 1991 by Jacques Lapointe in Providence, Rhode Island, with a desire to offer the highest quality cleaning techniques and systems available.
    Jan-Pro started franchising the following year
    The Jan-Pro team is comprised of business leaders with experience around the world, as well as seasoned cleaning industry executives. The company structure is comprised of Master and Unit franchisees and a team of corporate staff.
    JAN-PRO provides one of today's exceptional business opportunities, allowing you to enter one of the fastest growing industries by safely becoming your own boss through the guidance and support of an established franchise organization. Additionally, it's a business you can tailor to your specific situation -- you can start small, even on a part-time basis, and build the business to achieve your financial goals.
    Jan-Pro is a commercial cleaning franchise that operates Worldwide'

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jan-Pro regional master franchise is $127,500 to $768,000. This includes the initial franchise fee ranging from $50,000 to $600,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.


    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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    #5 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #34 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #27 in Franchise 500 for 2021.