CLEANSTART SYSTEMS Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

CleanStart Systems is a commercial cleaning franchise offering office, floor, restroom, window and specialized janitorial services, serving businesses of all sizes, and known for customized cleaning solutions, reliable service and franchise growth potential.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

Franchise fee

$24,900

Investment

$30,000 - $38,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

CLEANSTART SYSTEMS is a commercial cleaning and janitorial services brand that provides customized service bundles for businesses and facilities. Its offerings include office and restroom cleaning, floor care, window washing, carpet cleaning, green cleaning options, electrostatic disinfection, and ultrasonic blind cleaning using a defined two-step process.

The company says it has delivered commercial cleaning services since 1985, and the founder is Robert Blount. It is headquartered in Auburn, New York. Over time, the brand has formalized its operating standards around trained, bonded, and insured teams and expanded from core janitorial work into specialized cleaning and disinfection services, later positioning the model for franchising.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a CLEANSTART SYSTEMS franchise is $30,000 - $38,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$24,900
Leasehold Improvements and Signage	$0
Vehicle	$0
Capital Equipment and Supplies	$1,000 to $2,000
Technology, Office Equipment and Supplies	$1,000 to $3,000
Start-Up Marketing	$500 to $1,000
Insurance	$800 to $1,000
Professional Fees	$300 to $1,000
Licenses/Bonds	$200 to $400
Your Out-of-Pocket Expenses While Attending Training	$600 to $2,100
Working Capital (Additional Funds over next 3 months)	$1,000 to $3,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$30,300 to $38,400

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$24,900
Leasehold Improvements and Signage	$0
Vehicle	$0
Capital Equipment and Supplies	$1,000 to $2,000
Technology, Office Equipment and Supplies	$1,000 to $3,000
Start-Up Marketing	$500 to $1,000
Insurance	$800 to $1,000
Professional Fees	$300 to $1,000
Licenses/Bonds	$200 to $400
Your Out-of-Pocket Expenses While Attending Training	$600 to $2,100
Working Capital (Additional Funds over next 3 months)	$1,000 to $3,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$30,300 to $38,400

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is CLEANSTART SYSTEMS's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

Number of units

CLEANSTART SYSTEMS had 3 total units in 2025, of which 2 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

CLEANSTART SYSTEMS

key competitors in the

Commercial Cleaning

sector.

Franchise

New

4%–10%

$30,000

$38,000

n.a.

Coverall

Under $25K

5588

New

-6%

5.00%

$18,000

$64,000

n.a.

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

$100K - $200K

1099

New

-24%

4% - 7%

$101,000

$265,000

$218,000

n.a.

HOODZ

$100K - $200K

131

New

7% - 10%

$169,000

$244,000

$546,000

n.a.

OpenWorks

Under $25K

615

New

-15%

15.00%

$4,000

$134,000

n.a.

Corporate Cleaning Group

$50K - $100K

New

190%

5.50%

$95,000

$141,000

$889,000

n.a.

1-800-Textiles

$50K - $100K

New

n.a.

3% - 8%

$58,000

$939,000

n.a.