Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs Bonus Building Care Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Bonus Building Care Franchise
Investment $147,375 - $460,750$9,020 - $41,919
Franchise Fee $100,000 - $350,000$7,500
Royalty Fee 11.5%10%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19841996
Year Franchised 19841996
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$2K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Bonus Building Care Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

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

    Training & Support
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional officesUnlimited
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field OperationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social mediaAd slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    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.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Bonus Building Care

    Started in 1996, BONUS® Building Care has grown rapidly to become an emerging leader in the commercial cleaning franchise industry. Founded on decades of commercial cleaning franchising experience,
    the BONUS® Building Care franchise system is based on the belief that a commercial cleaning franchise business is an opportunity that should be affordable to everyone, and when the unique BONUS® Building Care franchise system and business plan is followed, the franchisee will succeed.

    Using the experience she gained with Jani-King, Arleen Cavanaugh started her own commercial cleaning business, Bonus Building Care. The company currently serves businesses throughout the South and Midwest.