- Decide on a Franchisor
- Research on a suitable franchisor and get to know more about their program. Ask questions and check if the franchisor is reputable and has the right support for your business. You might want to take a look at Jani-King. With more than 120 support offices worldwide, our brand and reputation for quality are well-known!
- Register your Business
- Register a new business with the state. For a franchise, you will need to create a company or a partnership (LLC), which will give you protection from personal liability.
- Sign the Franchise Agreement
- Once all the other requirements have been met, you can proceed to sign the franchise agreement with your chosen franchisor.
- Training
- If you chose a reputable franchisor like Jani King, you will be able to attend their specialized training to learn how to operate your new cleaning business efficiently.
- Insurance
- As a cleaning business, damages or breakages to client property are inevitable, so insurance is mandatory. Through Jani King’s insurance program, franchisees benefit from excellent rates through our partnership with local insurance corporations.
- Taxes
- Once your business starts to reap revenues, you will need to file taxes. Work with an accountant (CPA) to complete your business tax returns.
- Purchase Equipment
- You must invest in basic cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, broom, and mop. If your franchisor is Jani King, we will advise you on the minimum supplies to purchase and can negotiate the best prices for you based on our volumes.
- Start your Business!
- You can now start your business! If you’ve signed on with Jani King, a leader in the commercial cleaning franchise business, you will receive a designated amount of monthly business to service from our local Jani King region as initial business.
- Marketing & Advertising
- You may also market and get new clients yourself but if you choose Jani King, you will be able to benefit from our advertising strategies which are designed for brand awareness and new customer lead generation.
- Get your own Sales Team
- You might subsequently want to have your own sales team to expand your business. You can consider tapping into Jani King’s teams of sales professionals at the regional offices, whose jobs are to sign new businesses for franchisees like you to service. If you think you’re not comfortable with soliciting new business, you can partner with us to get new business and focus on providing quality service to your clients
