Coverall franchise
Coverall is a commercial janitorial brand whose franchisees clean offices, schools and medical facilities. The franchise fee buys a package of customer accounts that Coverall finds and bills, and the franchisee does the cleaning. At the end of 2025 there were 5,669 Coverall locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $18K–$64K
- Franchise fee
- $16K–$40K
- Royalty
- 5% + 10%
- Locations, 2025
- 5,669−248 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1985
- Agreement length
- 20 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Coverall North America, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Coverall franchise costs
Opening one Coverall franchise, depending on the package size costs an estimated $17,986 to $64,280. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Coverall North America, Inc, 2026 filing, page 32
Coverall franchise fee
The franchise fee is $15,570 to $40,320, depending on the franchise package, which sets the monthly billing of starting accounts. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Coverall North America, Inc, 2026 filing, page 21
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross dollar volume plus a 10% support fee, deducted monthly. |
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Source: Coverall North America, Inc, 2026 filing, page 25
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Coverall publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports how many 2025 franchise packages were filled with starting customer accounts on time. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Coverall North America, Inc, 2026 filing, page 53
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,654 (−263) | 0 | 735 |
| 2024 | 5,588 (−66) | 0 | 597 |
| 2025 | 5,669 (+81) | 0 | 365 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Coverall North America, Inc, 2026 filing, page 55
How Coverall compares
Of the 10 cleaning franchises on this site, Coverall is the cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Coverall | Typical cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $18K | $122K |
| Closed or left per year | 9.8% | 5% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −4.2% | −4.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 7 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in cleaning franchises.
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Coverall franchise questions
Does Coverall help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Coverall may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Coverall franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Coverall grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Coverall can open nearby.
How long is a Coverall franchise agreement?
The initial term is 20 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Coverall growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 1,422 franchised locations opened and 1,697 closed or left, a net change of −4.2%. About 9.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 5% typical for cleaning franchises.
How does Coverall compare with other cleaning franchises?
Of the 10 cleaning franchises here, Coverall is the cheapest to open (low end $18K against a $122K median) and the largest by number of locations.
Does Coverall say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports how many 2025 franchise packages were filled with starting customer accounts on time. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Coverall based?
Coverall has sold franchises since 1985.