Jani-King franchise
Jani-King is a commercial cleaning brand where franchisees clean offices, hospitals, schools and other buildings. The plan a buyer picks sets both the fee and the amount of monthly cleaning business Jani-King must offer at the start. At the end of 2025 there were 4,750 Jani-King locations in the US, 4,731 franchised and 19 company-owned. These figures come from the filing of Jani-King's Minnesota regional franchisor, and fees can differ by region.
- Cost to open
- $50K–$138K
- Franchise fee
- $40K–$93K
- Royalty
- 10% + 3%
- Locations, 2025
- 4,750
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1974
- First location
- 1969
- Franchisor based in
- Addison, Texas
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Jani-King franchise costs
Opening one Jani-King franchise, depending on the plan costs an estimated $49,754 to $137,887. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc, 2026 filing, page 32
Jani-King franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,250 to $92,750, depending on the plan, which sets the monthly billing of starting contracts. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc, 2026 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 10% of monthly gross revenue (minimum $100 a month in the first year, then $250), plus a 3% accounting fee, deducted monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1.5% of gross sales |
Source: Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc, 2026 filing, page 21
Sales and earnings
No figures Jani-King does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc, 2026 filing, page 63
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,916 (−64) | 12 |
| 2024 | 4,859 (−57) | 13 |
| 2025 | 4,731 (−128) | 19 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc, 2026 filing, page 64
How Jani-King compares
Of the 10 cleaning franchises on this site, Jani-King is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Jani-King | Typical cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $50K | $122K |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −5% | −4.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 7 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in cleaning franchises.
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Jani-King franchise questions
Does Jani-King help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Jani-King may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Jani-King franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Jani-King grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Jani-King can open nearby.
How does Jani-King compare with other cleaning franchises?
Of the 10 cleaning franchises here, Jani-King is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $50K against a $122K median) and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
Does Jani-King say how much franchisees make?
No, Jani-King doesn't publish sales or profit figures for its locations, while 7 of the 10 cleaning brands here do. Current and former owners are the best source.
Where is Jani-King based?
Jani-King of Minnesota, Inc is based in Addison, Texas and the brand has sold franchises since 1974; the first location opened in 1969.