Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs Goldeneye Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Goldeneye Franchise
Investment $147,375 - $460,750$3,450 - $57,750
Franchise Fee $100,000 - $350,000$2,700 - $47,000
Royalty Fee 11.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19842008
Year Franchised 19842012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
Goldeneye Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Goldeneye Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Goldeneye Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 6-12 hours Classroom Training: 8-14 hours Additional Training: At regional offices-
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Field Operations-
    Marketing Regional advertising Ad Templates Social media-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise
    Goldeneye Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Goldeneye

    "Goldeneye
    Goldeneye grants franchisees the right to operate a comprehensive building maintenance care business, providing commercial cleaning and maintenance services to interior and exterior environments of business and residential locations within a designated territory.