ServiceMaster Clean vs Pro One Janitorial Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Pro One Janitorial Franchise
Investment $76,500 - $274,500$10,050 - $109,500
Franchise Fee $31,500 - $69,500$7,500 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 4%-10%19%
Advertising Fee 0.5%-1%-
Year Founded 19471989
Year Franchised 19521995
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Renewal Fee -$1500


Business Experience Requirements

 
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Pro One Janitorial Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Pro One Janitorial Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoYes/No
    Inventory Yes/NoYes/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Pro One Janitorial Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Annual convention and regional seminars -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10-15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Pro One Janitorial Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About ServiceMaster Clean

    ServiceMaster was incorporated in 1947 as Wade, Wenger and Associates. Marion Wade got the idea for his company after an accident with chemicals left him temporarily blind in 1945. Today, it is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise family which includes franchise companies Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and Terminix. ServiceMaster Residential/Commercial Services is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and has enjoyed more than 25 years of consecutive growth.

    1. Disaster Restoration Services: provides disaster restoration services directly to residential and commercial customers and to customers following a fire, flood, earthquake or storm. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $229,500 to $274,500. This investment includes from $144,500 to $189,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    1. Janitorial Services: provides contracted janitorial services on a continuing basis and may also provide carpet, furniture and other periodical non-janitorial cleaning and maintenance to management or tenants of commercial or institutional buildings. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $76,500 to $86,500, which includes $51,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    1. Recovery Management Services: provides recovery management and disaster restoration services directly to commercial customers that have the capacity to provide commercial restoration opportunities meeting or exceeding $500,000 in contract value. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $165,150 to $274,150. This includes 61,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.
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    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.