As homeowners and businesses prioritize healthier indoor environments, demand for cleaning businesses is strong. If you're considering investing in a cleaning franchise for sale, here are four critical factors to evaluate before making a move.

What to Know Before You Buy

Cleaning franchise opportunities often have a low initial investment and are designed with growth in mind. You can run them with little equipment. You can also schedule cleanings to fit your calendar. This helps you find a better work-life balance.

Before you invest in a cleaning franchise, you need to do your research on the market. Understand your business goals and leadership style to find a good fit. Here are four critical things to know before you buy:

1. Types of Cleaning Franchises

When looking for a cleaning franchise for sale, there are many different types to consider:

  • Residential cleaning services: Focuses on cleaning homes, apartments, and other residential properties.
  • Commercial cleaning: Provides janitorial services to businesses, healthcare facilities, and more.
  • Carpet cleaning: Uses professional equipment to clean and sanitize carpets, rugs, and furniture.
  • Exterior cleaning: Takes care of outdoor jobs such as pressure washing and window cleaning.
  • Specialized cleaning: Covers mold remediation, air duct cleaning, and water damage restoration services.

2. Market Demand

According to Technavio, the commercial and residential cleaning market is expected to grow by $37.8 billion by 2029. Demand for in-depth sanitization services and advancements in cleaning technology are helping drive growth.

While the overall outlook for cleaning businesses is strong, analyze demand in your community. If you want to locate your business in a suburb, residential cleaning is the right path. If you’re vying for a location in a business hub, commercial clients are a better choice.

3. Franchise Support and Training

One of the advantages of franchising is the training and support you receive from the franchisor. When researching cleaning brands, choose a franchise with a comprehensive training program. It should include guidance on cleaning procedures and running a business to ensure you have the knowledge you need to be successful. A franchise should also provide ongoing support and troubleshooting to help as problems arise.

4. Understanding the Cost

Franchise expenses go beyond the initial fee and may include royalties, marketing, and operational expenses. Understanding the initial investment, ongoing costs, and working capital you need to get started can help you make an informed decision. It ensures you choose a franchise that aligns with your budget and long-term profitability goals.

Competitive Advantage with AdvantaClean

A specialized or niche cleaning business like AdvantaClean can help you stand out in a competitive market. AdvantaClean offers a host of services related to moisture control, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency to customers, homeowners and businesses across the country. Specialized cleaning services often have higher ticket prices than a basic cleaning franchise and have multiple profit centers.

AdvantaClean, one of the nation’s leading mold remediation franchises, specializes in improving indoor air quality. We provide many services beyond mold removal including dehumidification solutions for crawlspaces, attics and basements, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and sanitizing services. Experts valued the restoration industry at nearly $72 billion in 2024, and analysts project it will grow at a CAGR of 4.4% through 2033.

AdvantaClean is a home-based business with low overhead and high growth potential. The starting investment for one AdvantaClean territory is about $117,000 In 2023, the average sales for  a single territory were $349,000*

“This is a great market with high margins,” said Pete Jarvis, an AdvantaClean franchisee in Indiana. “The right fit is someone who isn’t just looking at AdvantaClean from the perspective of a good business model but someone who is also going to feel like they’ve found themselves in a place of purpose because they’re providing a genuine service.”

Ready to build a successful cleaning business? Fill out and submit a franchise inquiry form to learn more about opening an AdvantaClean franchise in your area.

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