Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs Maids To Order Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Maids To Order Franchise
Investment $147,375 - $460,750$35,100 - $101,500
Franchise Fee $100,000 - $350,000$12,500 - $57,500
Royalty Fee 11.5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841988
Year Franchised 19841992
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Maids To Order Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Maids To Order Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Maids To Order Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional offices

    Most of our franchise owners have never owned a business before, so our program not only includes cleaning training, but also business planning, marketing and operations training. We'll teach you all the key things to do when starting a cleaning business, and equally important, we'll keep you from making common business start-up mistakes too.

    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field Operations A complete Starter Kit of professional grade cleaning supplies and chemicals. An initial supply of marketing collateral. A professionally designed website for your business and a branded, hosted email address. Corporate provided Search Engine Optimization to drive internet leads to the corporate website, and to your office. A complete suite of marketing tools and resources such as brochures, flyers, postcards, leave-behinds, scripts and more. A library of operations documents such as estimating worksheets, pricing models, contract templates, bid presentations, employee handbooks and more.
    Marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social mediaCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    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)

    8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Maids To Order 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.

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    #93 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #144 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Maids To Order

    You may be a young couple desiring more lifestyle flexibility for your family, while looking to build wealth. Or you may be semi-retired, seeking supplemental income in a role you're guaranteed to never be 'fired' from. Perhaps you've recently been discharged from the military and want to start your own business instead of finding a job. Maybe you're a stay-at-home mom whose kids are getting a little older and you're ready for a new challenge. For a vast array of people and circumstances, MTOclean makes the dream of business ownership possible. Our industry low fees, comprehensive training and solid support platform give you all the benefits of working FOR yourself, without having to do it BY yourself! 

    "Vetfran"
    MTOclean is a proud supporter of VetFran and provides special incentives to help retired military start their cleaning business with us.