ServiceMaster Clean charges a royalty fee of 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a ServiceMaster Clean franchise is approximately 7.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $360/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

ServiceMaster Clean has been involved in 5 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the ServiceMaster Clean franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

ServiceMaster Clean offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

ServiceMaster Clean currently operates 621 locations (2025 FDD) (621 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 0.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for ServiceMaster Clean is 2.9% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the ServiceMaster Clean FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $621K (average: $1.5M).

The initial franchise agreement term for ServiceMaster Clean is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 10 years.

ServiceMaster Clean's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, ServiceMaster Clean's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

ServiceMaster Clean provides 80 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

ServiceMaster Clean does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.