System4 vs Jan-Pro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
System4 Franchise
Jan-Pro Franchise
Investment $105,900 - $373,000$4,170 - $56,020
Franchise Fee $75,000 - $300,000$2,520 - $44,000
Royalty Fee 1%-6.2%10%
Advertising Fee -to 1%
Year Founded 20031991
Year Franchised 20031992
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
System4 Franchise
Jan-Pro Franchise
Experience -
  • Management skills
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    Financing Options
     
    System4 Franchise
    Jan-Pro Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    System4 Franchise
    Jan-Pro Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 76 hours Additional Training: Seminars On-The-Job Training: 15 hours Classroom Training: 15 hours
    Support Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email 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: 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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    System4 Franchise
    Jan-Pro Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 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.


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    #5 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #34 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #27 in Franchise 500 for 2021.