Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise Cost and Profits in 2026

By FDDIQ Research Team | April 2026

Based on 2025 FDD Filing

Quick Summary

$100,000

Franchise Fee

$318,758

Midpoint Investment

6.5%

Total Fees

$8.0M

Median Revenue

Net Growth

Cost Breakdown

Fee	Amount
Franchise Fee	$100,000
Total Investment Range	$164,961 - $472,556
Midpoint Investment	$318,758
Royalty Rate	5.0%
Advertising Fund	1.5%
Total Ongoing Fees	6.5%

Revenue and Profit Analysis

The median Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise generates $8.0M in annual revenue. With estimated margins of 35%, that is approximately $2.8M in annual EBITDA.

Revenue per dollar invested: 25.18x.

Unit Count

Vanguard Cleaning Systems has 1 franchised units. Added 1 net units

SBA Loan Performance

SBA default rate: 100.0% across 1 loans. This is above the franchise industry average (~7-8%).

Key Risk Factors

High sba default rate (100.0%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise cost?

A Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise requires a $100,000 franchise fee with total investment ranging from $164,961 to $472,556. The midpoint investment is approximately $318,758.

How much do Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise owners make?

Based on the most recent FDD, the median Vanguard Cleaning Systems location generates $8.0M in annual revenue. With estimated industry margins of 35%, that translates to approximately $2.8M in EBITDA before debt service.

What is the Vanguard Cleaning Systems royalty rate?

Vanguard Cleaning Systems charges a 5% royalty on gross sales plus a 1.5% advertising fund, for a total ongoing fee burden of 6.5%.

Is a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise worth it?

Whether Vanguard Cleaning Systems is worth it depends on your market, experience, and financial goals. Key concerns include high SBA default rate (100.0%). The SBA loan default rate is 100.0%. Review the latest FDD thoroughly and validate with existing franchisees before investing.

What is the Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise SBA loan default rate?

Based on SBA loan data, Vanguard Cleaning Systems has a 100.0% default rate across 1 loans. This is above the overall franchise industry average.

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