Jan-Pro vs Pro One Janitorial Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jan-Pro Franchise
Pro One Janitorial Franchise
Investment $4,170 - $56,020$10,050 - $109,500
Franchise Fee $2,520 - $44,000$7,500 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 10%19%
Advertising Fee to 1%-
Year Founded 19911989
Year Franchised 19921995
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee -$1500


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

    Training & Support
     
    Jan-Pro Franchise
    Pro One Janitorial 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Jan-Pro Franchise
    Pro One Janitorial Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.











    About Pro One Janitorial

    Come join the Pro One Janitorial team of commercial janitorial service providers. For an Initial Franchise Fee, we will train you, provide you with the basic supplies and equipment you need to begin servicing an account, and establish a number of accounts for you to begin servicing.

    When we started out in business, our goal was to take the best features of successful companies in our industry and incorporate them into our strategy, and give customers the one-on-one attention and individualized service that only comes from business owners. This concept has proven very successful. Start your future today!

    Pro One Janitorial, Inc. offers one of the most exciting opportunities available for you to start your own business. The commercial cleaning industry offers unlimited growth potential, since the demand is continually outpacing the supply of quality services available. Our franchise concept enables you to take the first step toward establishing yourself as an independent business owner.

    We are dedicated to your success as a business owner. Once your training and the initial startup process of your business is complete, our support is really only beginning. Our experience tells us that the best way to support you is by taking on many of the headaches and burdens you face as a business owner on a daily basis:

    Cleaners Pro One Janitorial, Inc. will:

    - Handle your accounts receivable billing
    - Function as your communications center  
    - Operate as a liaison between you and the customers
    - Provide ongoing training to keep you current on new developments in our industry
    - Provide ongoing technical support for problems or concerns that may arise.

    Starting your own business from scratch can quickly become overwhelming. Many people try and fail in a short period of time. We have spent a significant amount of time researching the reasons so many businesses fail. The answer is: the small business owner is faced with too many unfamiliar responsibilities. Not only must you be the operator, but you must also handle the financial and tax aspects, sales and marketing, and public relations. No wonder so many of us with experience in the field and high ambitions fail!
    Through the Pro One Janitorial® Franchise System, we have taken steps to relieve many of the burdens placed upon you as a business owner.