CleanNet USA vs Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CleanNet USA vs Vanguard Cleaning Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
CleanNet USA Franchise
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Investment $20,877 - $85,410$147,375 - $460,750
Franchise Fee $16,000 - $69,500$100,000 - $350,000
Royalty Fee 10%11.5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19881984
Year Franchised 19881984
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
CleanNet USA Franchise
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    CleanNet USA Franchise
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoYes/No
    Equipment No/YesYes/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables Yes/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    CleanNet USA Franchise
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 20-35 hours Classroom Training: 10 hours On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional offices
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field Operations
    Marketing Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social media
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    CleanNet USA Franchise
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About CleanNet USA

    CleanNet is a national team of trained cleaning professionals, all of whom have a vested interest in our company and share in its success. All CleanNet personnel have an enthusiastic, do-it-right attitude . every day . at every location. That's exactly the kind of service you want and should expect. Founded by entrepreneur Mark Salek in 1987, CleanNet was created in response to increasing demand for professional cleaning services. The company has rapidly grown into a sophisticated operation of national and international regional offices. The company's headquarters are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Asia, Canada, Middle East, Mexico and Western Europe    

    #71 on Entrepreneur's ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees

    Veteran Incentives  5-10% off franchise fee

    About Vanguard Cleaning Systems

    Vanguard Cleaning Systems was founded in 1984 and began franchising the same year. The private company is based in San Mateo, California. Its franchisees serve approximately 1,000 commercial cleaning accounts. Vanguard offers a Master Franchise program for experienced business people and a Unit Franchise program for beginning entrepreneurs.

    The Standard of Clean® Since 1984

    10% Veterans discount on initial franchise fee.

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    #93 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #144 in Franchise 500 for 2020.