Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs Master Care Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Master Care Franchise
Investment $147,375 - $460,750$28,000
Franchise Fee $100,000 - $350,000$18,000
Royalty Fee 11.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841987
Year Franchised 1984-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Master Care 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 Operations-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Master Care Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Master Care

    Seeking Associate Master Franchises for metropolitan areas or converting existing janitorial companies to the Master Care System to solve labour problems and employee turnover, increase profitability and cash flow. The Master Care Franchise System provides training, competitive pricing, full customer support and 36 years of experience in commercial building cleaning.