CleanNet of Illinois franchise
2026 filing · May 11, 2026Fewer locationsShares sales figures
CleanNet of Illinois at a glance
A commercial cleaning business in Illinois and Indiana that starts with a package of customer accounts supplied by the regional CleanNet franchisor. At the end of 2025 there were 38 CleanNet of Illinois locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- CleanNet of Illinois, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $20K–$85K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $15K–$70K
- Set by the size of the starting account package
- Royalty
- 10%
- 10% of gross billings, plus a 5% administrative fee on all accounts (2% if you do your own billing)
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 1% of gross billings; not charged at present ($0)
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 38
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 38
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 1 years
- −17
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 2
- Most in Illinois and Indiana
From CleanNet of Illinois, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
CleanNet of Illinois among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | CleanNet of Illinois | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $52,647 | Costs less than 96% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $15,000 | Lower than 93% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 10% | Higher than 95% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 38 | More than 60% of franchises |
How much a CleanNet of Illinois franchise costs
Opening one CleanNet of Illinois costs an estimated $19,883 to $85,410. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the franchises under $20K.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($15,000 to $69,500) and great plains software package and software support ($0 to $5,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $69,500 | |
| Initial Cleaning Equipment and Supplies | $1,445 | $2,885 | |
| Cellular Phone 4 (for 3 months) | $120 | $450 | |
| Computer System and Internet | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Great Plains Software Package and Software Support | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $40 | $125 | |
| Insurance | $28 | $600 | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery | $25 | $600 | |
| Business Entity Formation and other Legal & Accounting | $100 | $1,000 | |
| Initial Certification Expenses | $125 | $250 | |
| Additional Funds 11 (1st 3 Months) | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Total | $19,883 | $85,410 |
Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, page 24
CleanNet of Illinois franchise fee
The franchise fee is $15,000 to $69,500, set by the size of the starting account package. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 10% of gross billings, plus a 5% administrative fee on all accounts (2% if you do your own billing). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 1% of gross billings; not charged at present ($0). |
| Technology/Soft ware Fee | A reasonable fee (currently, $0) |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, pages 21 and 22
Other fees as filed, from page 22. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures CleanNet of Illinois publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, page 48
How CleanNet of Illinois compares
Of the 45 commercial cleaning franchises on this site, CleanNet of Illinois is the 12th cheapest to open and the 23rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | CleanNet of Illinois | Typical commercial cleaning brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $20K | $66K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $85K | $134K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $15K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 10% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 38 | 47 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 14.5% | 4.6% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 1 yrs | −30.9% | +8.7% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 31 of 45 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 45 brands in commercial cleaning franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 (−8) | 0 | 0 | −8 |
| 2024 | 38 (−9) | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 38 (0) | 0 | – | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, page 49
Where CleanNet of Illinois locations are
At the end of 2025, CleanNet of Illinois had franchised locations in 2 states. The most are in Illinois and Indiana.
- Illinois36
- Indiana2
Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, page 49
Who owns CleanNet of Illinois?
CleanNet of Illinois franchises are sold by CleanNet of Illinois, Inc.
From CleanNet of Illinois, Inc’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on pages 14–18. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: CleanNet of Illinois, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on pages 14–18, bankruptcy on page 18
CleanNet of Illinois filings
The figures on this page come from CleanNet of Illinois, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued May 11, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | May 11, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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