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    Jani-King International, Inc.

    Focus Franchising, Inc. d/b/a Jani-King of Madison · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Jani-King International, Inc. franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1974
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Addison, TX 75001
    Source: janiking.com

    World's leading commercial cleaning franchisor with more than 120 regional support offices in 10 countries. Headquartered in Addison, TX.

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    Jani-King International, Inc. quick facts

    Is Jani-King International, Inc. a franchise?
    Yes. Jani-King International, Inc. offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 4,859 franchised and 13 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 48).
    How much does it cost to open a Jani-King International, Inc. franchise?
    The Jani-King International, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $10,500–$223,050 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Jani-King International, Inc. charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 10% · percent of monthly Gross Revenue; subject to $100 minimum for first 12 months and $500 minimum thereafter (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1.5% · percent of monthly Gross Revenues (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Jani-King International, Inc. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Jani-King International, Inc. FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Jani-King International, Inc. locations are there?
    The FDD reports 4,872 outlets at the end of 2024 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 48). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    How many Jani-King International, Inc. franchises opened and closed?
    In 2024, the FDD reports 404 outlet openings and 417 exits (closures, terminations and non-renewals combined), plus 64 transfers to new owners (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 55). These are outlet counts, not franchisee success or failure rates. Details
    Is Jani-King International, Inc. a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 shows openings, exits and transfers for 2024; compare them with the total outlet count; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $10,500 – $223,050 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 56 in 2024, to 4,872 (system-wide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $50kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee · The minimum is $100 for the first 12 months and $500 thereafter.

    20 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Jani-King International, Inc. has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    system-wide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 48

    Net −120 outlets, 2022–2024

    04,99220224,92820234,8722024−64−56

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change.

    2024 turnover at a glance

    Outlets at start · reported
    4,928
    Exits · summed reported counts
    417
    Churn · Franopolis calculation

    Exits include closures, terminations and non-renewals. Churn divides exits by outlets at the start of the year; it is not a measure of earnings.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($10,500 – $223,050) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Jani-King International, Inc. reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units decreased from 4,928 to 4,872 in 2024. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 48

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    36 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Bankruptcy disclosed

    Initial term

    Franchisor financial statements

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Owner participation

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    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Agreement term

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 14 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Patents and registered copyrights: No material patents or registered copyrights owned; no pending patent applications

      “We do not own any right in or to any patent or registered copyrights, and we do not have any pending patent applications, that are material to the franchise.”

      Note: Source excludes pending patent applications “that are material to the franchise,” not all pending patent applications.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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