General
Q: What is the difference between a Vanguard Master Franchise and a Vanguard Janitorial Franchise?
A: The Master Franchise opportunity is directed at experienced executives and entrepreneurs capable of starting and managing a regional office. The Master Franchisee is responsible for new commercial account sales, recruitment of Janitorial Franchisees, customer service, and operations for the territory.
The Janitorial Franchisee is an owner/operator who provides cleaning services for their commercial accounts; the Vanguard regional office provides support for the Janitorial Franchisee by providing customers, billing/invoicing services, customer relations support, and training.
Janitorial Franchises
Q: How much does a Vanguard Janitorial Franchise cost and what is the minimum cash downpayment required?
| A: | Plan A | $8,800 | ($3,300 cash down) * |
| Plan B | $10,000 | ($4,500 cash down) * | |
| Plan C | $11,500 | ($6,000 cash down) * | |
| Plan D | $14,500 | ($9,000 cash down) * | |
| Plan E | $20,500 | ($15,000 cash down) * |
* Prices may vary by region
Q: Does Vanguard provide financing?
A: Yes, Vanguard will provide financing for the difference between the franchise purchase price and the cash down payment.
Q: If I want to buy a Vanguard Janitorial Franchise, do I need to quit my daytime job?
A: No, one of the key advantages of our program is flexibility. Since the accounts are cleaned in the evenings, you can keep your daytime job and service your accounts after work. After you have had some experience, you may wish to significantly grow your business and go full time or you may be satisfied continuing on a part time basis.
Q: Can I grow my janitorial business?
A: Yes, Vanguard Janitorial Franchisees in good standing are eligible to grow their business by obtaining additional accounts from Vanguard for an additional fee. Vanguard also offers bidding and estimating seminars designed to help you utilize the Vanguard sales material to solicit new accounts through your own efforts.
Master Franchises
Q: What is the cost of a Vanguard Master Franchise?
A: The Vanguard Master Franchise initial franchise fee is typically $100,000 - $250,000.
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Q: What are the advantages of a Vanguard Master Franchise?
A: The Master Franchise opportunity offers executives the opportunity to build a regional business generating recurring revenues from multiple sources, including the monthly commercial contract revenues, franchise sales revenues, additional volume sales, and paper/toiletry supply orders. Vanguard provides initial and ongoing training; proprietary software for marketing, invoicing and account management; and marketing materials. Additionally, we operate in a relatively recession resistant industry.