ServiceMaster Clean vs Stratus Building Solutions Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Stratus Building Solutions Franchise
Investment $76,500 - $274,500$4,450 - $79,750
Franchise Fee $31,500 - $69,500$3,600 - $69,000
Royalty Fee 4%-10%5%
Advertising Fee 0.5%-1%to 1%
Year Founded 19472004
Year Franchised 19522004
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Stratus Building Solutions Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Stratus Building Solutions Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/Yes
    Equipment Yes/No-/Yes
    Inventory Yes/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
    Stratus Building Solutions Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Annual convention and regional seminars On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Classroom & on-the-job training
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO 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
    Stratus Building Solutions Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    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.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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    About Stratus Building Solutions

    Founded in 2006, Stratus Building Solutions was developed to provide a superior, environmentally friendly commercial cleaning experience driven by dedicated, entrepreneurial, business owners and regional master franchises nationwide. Now under new ownership, the company continues to grow upon idea that through commitment to exceptional service, your own commercial janitorial service franchise has unlimited earning potential. As a leader in Green Cleaning Services,
    Stratus Building Solutions is second to none in the commercial janitorial service industry and the pursuance of cleaning for health. Stratus Building Solutions provides services to a large range of clients, from schools, medical offices, shopping centers, warehouses, dealerships, religious centers, professional offices, daycares, retail stores, gyms and more. Stratus' commercial cleaning franchises are ideally suited for anyone who desires a proven business model that is scalable, recession proof and provides unlimited income potential.
    Regional Master Franchises:
    * Exclusive Territories Available in Major Metro Areas
    * Multiple Income Sources
    * High Margin Earnings Capability
    * Large Clientele Base
    * Business Development Support
    The investment required to open a Stratus Building Solutions Regional Master Franchise is between $4,450-$79,750 .
    There is an initial franchise fee of $3,600-$69,000  which grants you the license to run a business under the Stratus Building Solutions name.

    Unit Franchises:
    * Lowest Investment Costs in the Industry, as low as $1000 down.
    * Guaranteed Sales Accounts.
    * Multiple Franchise Concepts.
    * No Experience Necessary; All sales, marketing, billing and collections, and services training provided.
    * State-of-the-Art Equipment and Materials.
    * Military Discounts Available.
    The investment required to open a Stratus Building Solutions Unit Franchise is between  $4,350 - $72,850.
    There is an initial franchise fee of $3,600 - $62,100 which grants you the license to run a business under the Stratus Building Solutions name.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Stratus Master Franchise is from $108,600 to $710,000. This includes $75,000 to $575,000 that must be paid to Franchisor or its affiliate(s).

    Veteran Discount: 10% Exclusive Territory

    Master Franchises and Unit Franchises available nationwide!

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