Cleanest Restaurant Group is a specialized commercial cleaning franchise focused exclusively on restaurants and food-service kitchens.

The company provides deep cleaning, sanitizing, kitchen-equipment cleaning, inspection-prep cleaning, emergency cleaning, and regular maintenance — services tailored to help restaurants pass health inspections and maintain strong hygiene standards.

Their cleaning process uses private-label chemicals, professional steam-cleaning, and staff trained specifically for food-service environments.

Cleanest Restaurant Group was founded in 2013 in New York City. The company is headquartered at 40 West 37th Street in New York, NY. It began offering franchise opportunities in 2022 as it expanded its specialized cleaning model nationwide.

The brand differentiates itself by being the first national franchise dedicated solely to restaurant cleaning rather than general janitorial services. This niche focus means far fewer direct competitors, giving franchisees access to an underserved market with high, recurring cleaning needs.

Training

Cleanest Restaurant Group® offers a detailed and phased training program designed to prepare franchisees for successful business operations. The program includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training and is structured to ensure all key personnel are proficient before launch. Here are the primary training programs:

1. Initial Training Program
   This includes a one-week program held in New York, covering topics such as brand culture, operations, marketing, management, and team development. The training is mandatory for the franchisee’s Managing Owner and one designated manager. Additional attendees may join with approval and payment of an extra fee.
2. Supplemental Training
   If needed, or if operational standards are not met, Cleanest Restaurant Group® may require franchisees or their managers to undergo additional training. This may occur on-site or virtually and is subject to a fee of $350 per trainer per day, plus travel and lodging costs.
3. System-Wide and Refresher Training
   Franchisees must attend periodic system-wide or refresher courses as required. These may address updates in operations, services, or compliance standards, and costs such as travel and accommodations are borne by the franchisee.
4. Ongoing Employee Training
   After initial training, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their entire team meets the Franchisor's training standards. This ensures operational consistency and brand alignment.

Territory Protection

Cleanest Restaurant Group® assigns each franchisee a designated Operating Territory, generally comprising a geographic area with a population of approximately 300,000 people.

Within this territory, the Franchisor agrees not to operate or license another franchise under the Cleanest Restaurant Group brand, provided the franchisee remains compliant with the agreement. However, this territory is not exclusive, and certain rights are reserved by the Franchisor for broader business flexibility.

The Franchisor retains the right to accept orders, engage in sales, or utilize distribution channels like internet and catalog sales that may reach into a franchisee's territory.