ServiceMaster Clean franchise
ServiceMaster Clean provides commercial janitorial services, carpet and floor care and heavy-duty cleaning for offices and other businesses. It is part of the same group as ServiceMaster Restore and Merry Maids. At the end of 2025 there were 584 ServiceMaster Clean locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $112K–$188K
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 4–7%
- Locations, 2025
- 584−63 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1952
- Franchisor based in
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a ServiceMaster Clean franchise costs
Opening one ServiceMaster Clean franchise costs an estimated $111,800 to $187,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 42
ServiceMaster Clean franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000, for a new franchise (15% off for conversions). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A sliding royalty of 7% to 4% on contracted recurring services plus a royalty on other services, or a monthly minimum, whichever is greater, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2.5% of gross sales |
Source: ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
Sales and earnings
Shares figures ServiceMaster Clean publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports fiscal 2025 results for franchise ownership groups. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 72
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 606 (−41) | 0 | 45 |
| 2024 | 611 (+5) | 0 | 17 |
| 2025 | 584 (−27) | 0 | 33 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 77
How ServiceMaster Clean compares
Of the 7 restoration franchises on this site, ServiceMaster Clean is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | ServiceMaster Clean | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $112K | $168K |
| Closed or left per year | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −9.7% | +11.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in restoration franchises.
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ServiceMaster Clean franchise questions
Does ServiceMaster Clean help with financing?
No. ServiceMaster Clean does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do ServiceMaster Clean franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. ServiceMaster Clean assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a ServiceMaster Clean franchise agreement?
The initial term is 5 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is ServiceMaster Clean growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 32 franchised locations opened and 95 closed or left, a net change of −9.7%. About 5.1% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 4.9% typical for restoration franchises.
How does ServiceMaster Clean compare with other restoration franchises?
Of the 7 restoration franchises here, ServiceMaster Clean is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $112K against a $168K median) and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
Does ServiceMaster Clean say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports fiscal 2025 results for franchise ownership groups. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is ServiceMaster Clean based?
ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC is based in Atlanta, Georgia and the brand has sold franchises since 1952.