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Cleaning/JanitorialLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100FDD data: 2024 · Aging

AdvantaClean Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for AdvantaClean.

Based on 2024 FDD · 11 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
57
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
D
52/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a AdvantaClean franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a AdvantaClean franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $117K – $197K. Reported owner economics show $65K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$117K – $197K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$65K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
2.4 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
9.8%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $5K franchise fee · 9.0% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$117K – $197K
MinMid: $157KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$5K
Royalty Rate
9%
Ad Fund Rate
1%
Total Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
101
-41 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -28.9%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
28.9%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
41.2%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
2.4 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
9.8%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$249K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

AdvantaClean vs. Cleaning/Janitorial Average

MetricAdvantaCleanCleaning/Janitorial Avg
SBA Default Rate9.8%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return41.2%▲15.5%
Total Investment$157K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2011-2025). 59 loans across 24 states.

Default Rate
9.8%
Moderate
Total SBA Loans
59
24 states
Total Loan Volume
$9.4M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$159K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
33
Paid in Full (56%)
18
Currently Active
4
Charged Off (3.4% by $)
$319K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every AdvantaClean franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is AdvantaClean's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
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  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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