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Cleaning/JanitorialRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100

Vanguard Cleaning Systems Franchise Cost and Profit

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

Based on 2025 FDD · 14 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
68
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
54/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $165K – $473K. Reported owner economics show $2.3M. 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
$165K – $473K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$2.3M
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
0.1 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
100.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $100K franchise fee · 6.5% 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$165K – $473K
MinMid: $319KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$100K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
1.5%
Total Burden
6.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
1
+1 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
717.5%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
0.1 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
100.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$8.0M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 100%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems vs. Cleaning/Janitorial Average

MetricVanguard Cleaning SystemsCleaning/Janitorial Avg
SBA Default Rate100.0%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return717.5%▲15.5%
Total Investment$319K$250K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2017-2017). 1 loans across 1 states.

Default Rate
100.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
1
1 states
Total Loan Volume
$50K
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$50K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
0
Paid in Full (0%)
0
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (100.7% by $)
$50K
Total Charged Off ($)
● 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 Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Vanguard Cleaning Systems's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Vanguard Cleaning Systems disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  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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