System4 vs Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of System4 vs Vanguard Cleaning Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
System4 Franchise
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Investment $105,900 - $373,000$147,375 - $460,750
Franchise Fee $75,000 - $300,000$100,000 - $350,000
Royalty Fee 1%-6.2%11.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20031984
Year Franchised 20031984
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
System4 Franchise
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    System4 Franchise
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/No
    Equipment No/NoYes/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    System4 Franchise
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 76 hours Additional Training: Seminars On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional offices
    Support Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field Operations
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social media
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% 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
     
    System4 Franchise
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesYes
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About System4

    Let's build a business together! The two types of Franchise Ownership we offer allow you to own your own successful business and grow at your own pace.
    * Master Franchise: Own the rights to a market or markets.
    * Local Franchise: Own the right to a guaranteed amount of monthly customer revenue

    The commercial cleaning industry is a $90+ billion industry. Virtually every commercial facility everywhere in the country requires a commercial cleaning service. Among the fragmented competitors, System4 is the most innovative and the fastest growing new commercial cleaning franchise in the country. Master Franchise Owners operate a sales and management company that provides guaranteed cleaning contracts to Local Franchise Owners. They manage the relationship between the Local Franchisees and their customers and they provide administrative support to them. This allows the Local Franchisees to concentrate on servicing their individual customers, and when ready, building their business with additional accounts. With System4, Local Franchise Owners can generate supplemental income by servicing the accounts themselves or building their own commercial cleaning company!
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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    #196 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #304 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    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.