Vanguard Cleaning Systems charges a royalty fee of 5.0% 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 Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Vanguard Cleaning Systems franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Vanguard Cleaning Systems offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems currently operates 48 locations (2025 FDD) (48 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 0.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Vanguard Cleaning Systems is 0.0% (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 Vanguard Cleaning Systems FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $5.1M (average: $5.7M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Vanguard Cleaning Systems is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 20-year periods. The total potential term is 40 years.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

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

Vanguard Cleaning Systems provides 80 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems 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.