Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs BearCom Building Services Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
BearCom Building Services Franchise
Investment $147,375 - $460,750$12,800 - $39,300
Franchise Fee $100,000 - $350,000$9,990 - $14,990
Royalty Fee 11.5%6-8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841979
Year Franchised 19841990
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
BearCom Building Services Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    BearCom Building Services Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoYes/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    BearCom Building Services Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional offices-
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field OperationsNewsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social media-
    Operations 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)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    BearCom Building Services Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    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.

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


    About BearCom Building Services

    Dennis and Jill Jenkins, parents of nine children, started their first cleaning business in Billings, Montana, in 1971. Eight years later, after expanding their business through Montana, Missouri, Utah and Kansas, the Jenkins officially founded Laser Chem Commercial Cleaning. In 2004, the company changed its name to BearCom Building Services.

    Today the company, now lead by son Michael, offers janitorial services to commercial customers across the United States.