On average, the cost of opening a cleaning business with Office Pride ranges from $70,900 to $117,700. That includes our initial franchise fee of $35,000.
Office Pride is proud to be a five-star VetFran franchisor. If you are an honorably discharged U.S. military veteran, you will receive 25% off the franchise fee.
The cost of startup cleaning and office supplies, equipment and insurance ranges from approximately $7,600 to $22,200. You can anticipate paying $300 to $4,400 for accounting or legal fees, training, licenses and bonds. Additionally, you should allocate $25,500 to $51,100 toward operating expenses such as payroll, marketing and bank fees in the first three months.
We also recommend all new franchise owners set aside enough money to cover their living expenses for six to nine months. The amount needed will depend on your personal monthly expenses and how quickly your business grows.
Following is a summary of the startup costs involved.
| Type of Expenditure | Expenditure Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | Lump Sum | When you sign the franchise agreement | Office Pride |
| New Customer Leads Fee | $2,500 - $5,000 | Lump Sum | As Arranged | Approved Suppliers |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Signs | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Cleaning Equipment Supplies, Materials and Ancillary Goods | $3,000 - $7,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Approved Suppliers |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $500 - $3,500 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Approved Supplies |
| Computer System | $0 - $2,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Third Parties |
| Insurance | $4,000 - $7,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Insurance down payment to insurance company |
| Other Deposits | $100 - $2,700 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Estimated for leased equipment, telephone, utilities, vehicle, etc. |
| Professional Fees | $200 - $2,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | For accountants and lawyers |
| Training Expenses | $0 - $2,100 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Estimated expenses for attending initial training, i.e. travel and living expenses |
| Licenses and/or Bonds | $100 - $300 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Fees paid to government agencies and/or insurance or bonding companies |
| Additional Funds (3 months) |
$25,500 - $51,100 | As arranged during the first three months of operations | As arranged during the first three months of operations | Needed for various operating expenses like payroll, supplies, cleaning equipment, marketing, bank fees, etc., and is dependent on how fast you grow |
| Total Expenditures | $70,900 - $117,700 |
For complete information see our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Office Pride has been named one of the top low-cost franchises by both Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review.
Starting an Office Pride franchise is a relatively low investment compared to other franchises, because an Office Pride business can be launched from your home office, with no brick-and-mortar cost required.
We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
