The Cleaning Authority franchise
A residential cleaning business providing recurring home cleaning services. At the end of 2025 there were 244 The Cleaning Authority locations in the US, 241 franchised and 3 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $119K–$163K
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 6% of gross revenue
- Locations, 2025
- 244+23 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From THE CLEANING AUTHORITY FRANCHISING SPE LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a The Cleaning Authority franchise costs
Opening one The Cleaning Authority costs an estimated $119,100 to $163,350. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: THE CLEANING AUTHORITY FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
The Cleaning Authority franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: THE CLEANING AUTHORITY FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: THE CLEANING AUTHORITY FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Cleaning Authority publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: THE CLEANING AUTHORITY FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 68
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 (+3) | 3 | 10 |
| 2024 | 233 (+12) | 3 | 4 |
| 2025 | 241 (+8) | 3 | 5 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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The Cleaning Authority passes all five tests on our list of the best franchises to own and ranks number 83.
Source: THE CLEANING AUTHORITY FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 72
How The Cleaning Authority compares
Of the 47 cleaning franchises on this site, The Cleaning Authority is the 23rd cheapest to open and the 14th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Cleaning Authority | Typical cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $119K | $124K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +10.6% | +4.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 39 of 47 |
Typical is the median across the 47 brands in cleaning franchises.
