Our History
History
Years of Tradition
Since 1969, Jani‑King has become the world’s leading commercial cleaning company and we stop at nothing to deliver unrivaled janitorial services to the people who matter in your business. We understand that your top priority is your customers, and our franchisees will stop at nothing to provide top notch janitorial services.
We are strategically focused on the long‑term relationship. It is our belief that the success of a company cannot be measured by individual accomplishments, but rather by years of consistency and progress from a well‑organized force of capable people. High goals and expectations are routinely set and exceeded at Jani‑King. We strive to continue that powerful tradition into the future.
Since 1969, Jani‑King has become the world’s leading commercial cleaning company and we stop at nothing to deliver unrivaled janitorial services to the people who matter in your business.
We understand that your top priority is your customers, and our franchisees will stop at nothing to provide top notch janitorial services.
We are strategically focused on the long‑term relationship. It is our belief that the success of a company cannot be measured by individual accomplishments, but rather by years of consistency and progress from a well‑organized force of capable people. High goals and expectations are routinely set and exceeded at Jani‑King. We strive to continue that powerful tradition into the future.
Jim Cavanaugh established Jani‑King and began pioneering the concept that has kept the company at the top of its industry. From its humble beginnings to today’s status as the world’s largest commercial cleaning franchise company.
The company began applying its winning franchise concept – a concept in which Jani‑King obtains commercial cleaning accounts and offers that Franchisee an initial customer base to service.
Canada became the first International Master Franchise. Less than a year later, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Jani‑King as the #1 Commercial Cleaning Franchise for the first time, an honor bestowed upon Jani‑King 19 out of the last 20 years.
Entrepreneur magazine ranked Jani‑King the No. 1 Maintenance Franchise and the No. 1 International Franchise in its Top 200 list.
Jani‑King becomes NASCAR sponsor in the Busch Series with a national campaign.
From motorsports to golf, from the minor leagues to the pros, Jani‑King has created enormous brand recognition by not only cleaning stadiums and arenas but by using those partnerships as a platform for reaching fans and customers.
Jani‑King’s success as the global leader in franchised commercial services is the result of a tradition of leadership in development, operations and customer service. Jani‑King continues to provide exceptional service every day while enhancing its reputation as the global leader in commercial cleaning during this ever‑changing environment.
Jim Cavanaugh established Jani‑King and began pioneering the concept that has kept the company at the top of its industry. From its humble beginnings to today’s status as the world’s largest commercial cleaning franchise company.
The company began applying its winning franchise concept – a concept in which Jani‑King obtains commercial cleaning accounts and offers that Franchisee an initial customer base to service.
Canada became the first International Master Franchise. Less than a year later, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Jani‑King as the #1 Commercial Cleaning Franchise for the first time, an honor bestowed upon Jani‑King 19 out of the last 20 years.
Entrepreneur magazine ranked Jani‑King the No. 1 Maintenance Franchise and the No. 1 International Franchise in its Top 200 list. Jani‑King becomes NASCAR sponsor in the Busch Series and with Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw as the company pitchman.
Jani-King becomes NASCAR sponsor in the Busch Series with a national campaign.
From motorsports to golf, from the minor leagues to the pros, Jani‑King has created enormous brand recognition by not only cleaning stadiums and arenas but by using those partnerships as a platform for reaching fans and customers.
Jani‑King’s success as the global leader in franchised commercial services is the result of a tradition of leadership in development, operations and customer service. Jani‑King continues to provide exceptional service every day while enhancing its reputation as the global leader in commercial cleaning during this ever‑changing environment.
Why Our Experience Matters
Jani‑King International has been a leader in the commercial cleaning industry for over 50 years as the first commercial cleaning franchise company with local support offices. Jani‑King has developed comprehensive programs to address proper cleaning and disinfection application.
Our expertise in commercial cleaning and disinfection application programs include proper training & equipment and is adaptable to all work and public environments.
Why Our Experience Matters
Jani‑King International has been a leader in the commercial cleaning industry for over 50 years as the first commercial cleaning franchise company with local support offices. Jani‑King has developed comprehensive programs to address proper cleaning and disinfection application.
Our expertise in commercial cleaning and disinfection application programs include proper training & equipment and is adaptable to all work and public environments.
Jani‑King International has been a leader in the commercial cleaning industry for over 50 years as the first commercial cleaning franchise company with local support offices.
Jani‑King has developed comprehensive programs to address proper cleaning and disinfection application.
Our expertise in commercial cleaning and disinfection application programs include proper training & equipment and is adaptable to all work and public environments.
