How much does it cost to open a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise?

The total initial investment for a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise ranges from $130,000 to $421,500. This includes the franchise fee of $50,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise?

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchisees pay a 4.0% royalty fee and a 0.5% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise generates $5,760,597 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $892,893.

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JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$130,000 – $421,500

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Royalty Rate

4.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $130,000 High: $421,500

The total initial investment to open a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise ranges from $130,000 to $421,500, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $50,000.

Midpoint estimate: $275,750

Franchise Fee

$50,000

One-time initial fee

The JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

4.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

0.5%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 4.5% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Contract Services Royalty	4.0	PCT	Payable on Gross Monthly Revenue collected in the previous calendar month.
Sales Royalty Fee	10.0	PCT
Advertising Contribution	0.5	PCT	Lesser of 0.5% of Gross Monthly Revenue or $3,500 per month, minimum $450 per month. Payable on Gross Monthly Revenue collected in the previous calendar month. This fee is in addition to local advertising requirements.
Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives	N/A	OTHER	We currently do not have a cooperative, but reserve the right to require one to be established in the future. Item 11 contains more information about advertising cooperatives.
Initial Certification Fees	1000.0	USD	We train up to 2 trainees at no charge to you. If you want to train additional people, we may charge you this certification fee. This fee may be adjusted annually by modification to the manuals.
Additional Certification Fees	1000.0	USD	We may offer additional courses, seminars or other certification programs.
Promissory Note Payments	N/A	OTHER	If we agree to finance a portion of your initial franchise fee, you must make monthly payments under your Promissory Note. See Items 5 and 10.
Insurance Fee	N/A	OTHER	If you fail to procure insurance and we do so on your behalf.
Business Protection Program Fees	N/A	OTHER	We may allow you to participate in a group insurance plan that may provide general liability insurance, worker’s compensation and/or bonding. This is currently a voluntary program; however, almost all of our Regional Franchise Developers participate.
JanHubSM Software License Fee	N/A	USD	Currently, there is no fee for JanHub. You will sublicense the JanHubSM software to your Unit Franchisees and may recover this cost from your sublicenses.
Software Maintenance Fee	N/A	USD	We currently do not charge this fee. We may charge a reasonable fee for periodic maintenance, repairs, upgrades and updates relating to the MasterView software under the Software License Agreement or to the Customer Portal and JanHubSM solutions.
Web Hosting and Email Service Fees	80.0	USD	We provide the System with the www.jan-pro.com website and each location with a microsite. We also provide jan-pro.com email addresses for you and each of your employees.
National Accounts Support Fees	25.0	PCT	25% of all “National Accounts” revenue (excluding Special Services) during the first full month that Services are performed; and 2% of National Account revenue (excluding Special Services) thereafter; and 2% of National Account revenue earned from the performance of Special Services thereafter. JPE retains “National Accounts Support Fees” and pays you the difference.
Customer Portal Fee	N/A	USD	We currently do not charge this fee. We have developed a proprietary customer portal (“Customer Portal”) that Customers may use to communicate with Unit Franchisees (and your office) for special requests and issue reporting. We establish your tier group based on the numbers of businesses within your Territory.
Computerized or Manual Billing and Accounting Services Fee	N/A	OTHER	We reserve the right to assume responsibility for your computerized or manual billing and accounting services if you fail to make prompt or timely payments of any monies due us or our affiliates.
Equipment, Supply or Supplier Testing or Inspection	1000.0	USD	Amount varies, but will generally range from $1,000 to $2,000. This fee covers the cost of testing or inspecting new equipment, supplies or suppliers you propose.
Consultation Fee	300.0	USD	Currently $300 per day, plus travel expenses, currently not to exceed $350 per day. We will provide you with consulting services on the operation of your Franchise on your reasonable request and subject to the availability of our personnel.
Late Fees	50.0	USD	Payable if any payment due to us or our affiliates is not made by the due date. Interest accrues from the original due date until payment is received in full. Monthly reports must be received by 10th day of each month.
Audit	N/A	OTHER	Payable if an audit discloses an underpayment of 5% or more or is the result of your failure to timely submit any reports, records or financial statements.
Interim Management Fee	5000.0	USD	Currently $5,000 to $8,000 monthly. If you die or become permanently disabled or are in breach of the Franchise Agreement, we may elect to operate your Franchise for up to 12 months and charge you a reasonable monthly support fee for our services.
Professional Fees and Expenses	N/A	OTHER	You must reimburse us for any legal, accounting, or other professional fees that we incur as a result of any breach or termination of your Franchise Agreement. You must reimburse us if we are required to incur any expenses in enforcing our rights against you under the Franchise Agreement.
Reimbursement	N/A	OTHER	You must reimburse us for any payment that we have made, or have become obligated to pay, including professional fees, related in any way to your franchised business or your Franchise.
Indemnification	N/A	OTHER	You must indemnify us for all losses and expenses, including professional fees, that we or our representatives incur related in any way to your regional developer franchised business or your Franchise.
Renewal Fee	20000.0	USD	Payable if you qualify to renew your Franchise Agreement and choose to enter into a renewal franchise agreement. Other conditions apply to the renewal of your Franchise Agreement.
Transfer Fee	10.0	PCT	10% of the purchase price subject to graduated rate reductions as set forth below in note 4. Payable if you sell your Franchise. For a transfer of partial ownership interest, we reserve the right to require a reasonable transfer fee to cover our administrative costs in processing the transfer, in an amount we specify, not to exceed 10% of the value being transferred.
Appraisal Fee	50.0	PCT	On termination or expiration, we have the option to purchase any items you used to operate the regional developer franchised business (other than Unit Franchise Agreements). If we cannot agree on the fair market value of the items, we may designate an independent appraiser to do so.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$5,760,597

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$892,893

per year

Profit Margin

15.5%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 0.3 years

Based on midpoint investment of $275,750 and estimated annual owner profit of $892,893.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.3%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

+9 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	98	+6	—	—	104
2023	104	+3	—	—	107
2024	107	+1	-1	—	107

Is a JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

81/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

0.3 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

Low

0.3% annual closure rate

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $5,760,597 and a combined fee burden of 4.5% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.

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