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Stratus Clean

Clients of L'Express Franchise

Green commercial cleaning

Financial Plan

Liquid capital

The amount you need to secure the necessary loans.

$125,000

Total investment

Total Investment to launch the business, including initial fees ($75,000)

$350,000

Average annual revenue

A snapshot of yearly performance

$3,400,000

The Concept

Year of creation
2006
locations
5500
Average age of franchisees
45 years

Stratus Clean,
You lead the business. Your franchisees do the cleaning

Stratus Clean is one of North America’s leading commercial cleaning franchise brands. Founded in 2006 and formerly known as Stratus Building Solutions, the company has grown into the fourth-largest commercial cleaning franchise, with 97 master franchise regions and over 5,500 unit franchisees across the United States and Canada.

Commercial cleaning is an essential, recession-resistant service. Offices, medical facilities, schools, retail spaces and industrial sites all need reliable cleaning, whatever the economy is doing, and most of that work runs on recurring contracts. This gives Stratus Clean owners a steady, predictable revenue base.

What sets Stratus Clean apart is its two-tier model. Master franchisees don’t clean buildings. They lead a business in an exclusive territory: they sell commercial cleaning contracts, recruit and support local unit franchisees, and hand those contracts to them to service. The master franchisee’s role is leadership, strategy and growth, which makes it a natural fit for former executives, managers and seasoned business professionals. Master franchisees can earn from as many as nine revenue streams, including franchise fees, royalties, contract sales and supply sales.

The brand is built on integrity, operational excellence and environmentally responsible cleaning practices. Franchisees receive three weeks of pre-opening and on-site training, a dedicated onboarding coach, Stratus Clean’s own StratusConnect app, access to a national accounts program, and ongoing marketing and operations support. Stratus Clean is a regular on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, and 86% of its franchisees say they would make the same investment again.

Stratus Clean is actively expanding and is awarding new master franchise territories to entrepreneurs ready to build a business of their own in a growing, essential industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The commercial cleaning industry stands out as highly attractive due to its essential and recurring nature, independent of economic cycles. Every day, new buildings, businesses, and facilities, including schools, office buildings, shopping centers, and healthcare institutions, require professional cleaning services. This ensures a stable and recurring B2B revenue base, providing strong resilience even during periods of recession, inflation, or economic instability. The market is vast, estimated at approximately $100 billion per year, and remains highly fragmented, offering significant growth opportunities for structured franchise networks like the Stratus franchise. Additionally, the sector is less susceptible to digital or technological disruption, securing long-term relevance and profitability for franchisees. These factors make the commercial cleaning franchise sector an excellent choice for motivated candidates seeking stability and growth within a proven franchise model.

  • Demonstrates proven experience in management, sales, or leadership roles
  • Possesses a strong background in business operations
  • Shows leadership skills and the ability to guide a team
  • Has an aptitude for business development
  • Is motivated to grow and manage a business, rather than performing operational cleaning tasks
  • Is driven by entrepreneurship and seeks new business challenges
  • Displays strong organizational skills
  • Maintains a results-oriented mindset
  • Is willing to assume management responsibilities
  • Can benefit from and work within a structured franchise network
  • Values the support, expertise, and reputation provided by the franchise
  • Being well-established in the local area or possessing a strong local network is considered a plus, but not mandatory
  • Lead the business, don’t clean it: master franchisees build and manage a regional network of unit franchisees in an exclusive territory 🗺️
  • Recurring revenue from an essential service: commercial cleaning contracts and up to nine revenue streams create steady, predictable income 📈
  • Proven support from day one: three weeks of training, a dedicated onboarding coach and a network of more than 100 master franchise regions 🤝

Latest news from Stratus Clean

Stratus Clean Stratus Clean Unveils Major Rebranding to Reflect Innovation and Expertise

Stratus Clean Unveils Major Rebranding to Reflect Innovation and Expertise

Stratus Clean has recently undertaken a significant rebranding initiative, changing its name from “Stratus Building Solutions” to “Stratus Clean” as part of a broader effort to reflect its specialized expertise in commercial cleaning. This transformation features a refreshed visual identity, a redesigned website, updated marketing materials, and modern uniforms, all aimed at showcasing the company’s dedication to innovation, service quality, and operational excellence. Through this comprehensive rebrand, Stratus Clean strengthens its reputation as an industry leader and offers franchisees the advantages of a strong, contemporary, and easily recognizable brand.

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