Franchise opportunities compared
Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting vs Jani-King
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- Only Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting has reviewed Item 19 figures here.
| Disclosure |  Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting |  Jani-King |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $3,433 – $66,770 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 29 | $49,754 – $137,887 Total estimated initial investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | Not available No single standard fee identified | Not available No single standard fee identified |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 12% of gross billings Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 22 | 10% Royalty fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 21 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed brand or advertising fund fee | 2% Advertising fee maximum — 2% 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 24 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 6 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50 | 4,750 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 64 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +5 Calculated: 1 at end of 2023 → 6 at end of 2025 | −178 Calculated: 4,928 at end of 2023 → 4,750 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | 0 Closures, terminations & non-renewals in 2025 · Calculated turnover 0.0% of outlets at start of year 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50 | Not available No complete exit records for a year |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 2023 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 6 | Not available Not in reviewed records |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | Not available Not in reviewed records | Not available Not in reviewed records |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (6 locations) — other measures — the 6 operational JAN-PRO Greater Madison and Northwestern Illinois franchisees $24,000 other Total Gross Annual Billings Purchased by Franchisee · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 Franchised (6 locations) — other measures — the 6 existing outlets 5 outlets other Outlets attaining or surpassing Account Gross Billings included in their Plan · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 | No reviewed Item 19 figures |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.
Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting vs Jani-King: common questions
- Which costs less to open, Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting or Jani-King?
- Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting: $3,433 – $66,770 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 29); Jani-King: $49,754 – $137,887 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting and Jani-King royalties compare?
- Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting: 12% of gross billings (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 22); Jani-King: 10% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 21). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Which has more locations, Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting or Jani-King?
- Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting: 6 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50); Jani-King: 4,750 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 64). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
- Do Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting and Jani-King disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Jan Pro Cleaning Disinfecting has reviewed Item 19 figures for 2 location groups; Jani-King has no reviewed Item 19 figures on file. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.