Jan-Pro

What Jan-Pro does

Jan-Pro is a commercial cleaning and disinfecting franchise organization headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, that delivers janitorial, disinfection, carpet, floor, window, green, day-porter, post-construction, and specialty cleaning services to commercial clients across 41 U.S. states and 9 countries. The company serves 14+ industry verticals including healthcare, education, hospitality, corporate offices, retail, food service, industrial and manufacturing, government, religious facilities, property management, fitness centers, auto dealerships, banks, and daycare centers. End customers include both SMB and enterprise accounts (e.g., KONE NA Inc., Bieck Management, Structor Group, East Coast Equipment), with pricing delivered via quote-based recurring service contracts.

The company's technology stack is procedural and proprietary rather than software-centric. Core systems include the ENVIROSHIELD electrostatic disinfection system that provides 360-degree EPA-approved disinfectant coverage, the MedMetrix healthcare cleaning certification program aligned to CDC, AORN, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards, the JAN-PRO Technics cleaning system utilizing HEPA vacuums and color-coded microfiber, the JAN-PRO Tracker digital 50-point inspection platform, and the Signature Clean five-week franchisee certification. The firm also holds EPA Safer Choice certification for its green cleaning product line. No AI/ML, API, or software-platform capabilities are disclosed.

Jan-Pro operates exclusively as an asset-light franchise system. Jan-Pro Franchising, Inc. — the legal corporate entity — employs 11–50 staff at headquarters and generates revenue through franchise fees (entry investment $130,000–$421,500 per franchisee) and ongoing royalties from a network of 11,000+ independently owned and operated franchisees. Franchisees, in turn, bill end customers for recurring commercial cleaning services, with reported average gross franchisee revenue of $5.76M. Marketing and lead generation are driven through the jan-pro.com corporate website, vertical-specific landing pages, search engine optimization, organic social media, and dedicated franchisee recruitment channels including the Vetconnection program and National Accounts program for multi-site enterprise clients.

Name

Jan-Pro

Legal name

Jan-Pro Franchising, Inc.

Website

https://jan-pro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jan-Pro is a commercial cleaning franchise system operating 11,000+ certified franchise locations across 41 U.S. states and 9 countries, delivering janitorial, disinfection, and specialty cleaning services to commercial clients across 14+ industry verticals via proprietary certified systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (56172), Janitorial Services (561720)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

General Commercial Janitorial (Recurring Contract Cleaning) (BPABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disinfection, Sanitization & Infection Prevention Services (BPABABAE), Commercial Office & Corporate Janitorial (IMAIADAA), Commercial/Office Disinfection & Sanitization (HSAEAHAB)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning services
• Janitorial services
• Disinfection services
• Franchise cleaning network
• Electrostatic disinfection

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Jan-Pro generates revenue through franchise fees from new franchise owners and ongoing royalty payments from existing franchisees. The franchise investment ranges from $130,000 to $421,500, with entry starting at $4,450 for some related cleaning franchises. Franchisees operate their own local cleaning businesses under the Jan-Pro brand.
2. Commercial Cleaning Services Revenue: Franchisees generate revenue by providing commercial cleaning services to B2B customers across various industries. Average gross revenue for Jan-Pro franchisees is reported at $5.76 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jan-Pro provides commercial cleaning and disinfecting services through a network of 11,000+ independently owned and operated franchisees spanning 41 U.S. states and 9 countries. Service offerings include routine janitorial cleaning, day porter services, electrostatic disinfection (ENVIROSHIELD), carpet and floor care, green cleaning, post-construction cleanup, and specialty cleaning tailored to industries such as healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, corporate offices, industrial facilities, restaurants, and government.

Product overview

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is a commercial cleaning franchise organization that operates through a network of independently owned and operated franchisees across 41 states and 9 countries. The core offering is the JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting brand and service system, which provides customized commercial cleaning services to a wide range of industries including healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, property management, industrial, government, religious facilities, and restaurants. The portfolio is built around the core janitorial services platform with specialized add-on modules and proprietary systems including ENVIROSHIELD® (proprietary electrostatic disinfection), MedMetrix® (healthcare-specific certification program), JAN-PRO TECHNICS® (advanced cleaning tools and processes), JAN-PRO TRACKER® (50-point digital quality assurance), and JAN-PRO SIGNATURE CLEAN® (five-week franchisee certification). Additional service modules include Day Porter Services, Carpet Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Green Cleaning, Post-Construction Cleanup, and Specialty Services (window cleaning, power washing, tile and grout). All services are delivered by certified, bonded, and insured franchisees with a service guarantee backed by the brand's national systems and local accountability model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnviroShield: Proprietary electrostatic disinfection system that provides 360-degree coverage using EPA-approved disinfectants to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.
• JAN-PRO Technics
• JAN-PRO Tracker
• MedMetrix
• Signature Clean

Products and services

• JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% long-term customer retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coverall Cleaning Concepts: Coverall is one of Jan-Pro's largest direct franchise competitors in commercial cleaning, operating a similar franchise-based recurring janitorial model targeting healthcare, office, and education customers across the U.S. and internationally. Both compete on franchisee recruitment and standardized service quality.
• Vanguard Cleaning Systems: Vanguard Cleaning Systems is a master commercial cleaning franchise organization with a comparable franchise-based delivery model serving offices, medical facilities, schools, and retail. Overlaps Jan-Pro in target verticals, recurring janitorial service mix, and franchise unit economics.
• Anago Cleaning Systems: Anago is a U.S. commercial cleaning franchise system offering janitorial and specialized cleaning via independently owned units. Direct peer to Jan-Pro in franchise model, vertical targeting (medical, office, retail), and recurring contract cleaning.
• System4 Facility Services: System4 is a commercial cleaning and facility services franchise serving offices, healthcare, and industrial clients across multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable to Jan-Pro on franchise-driven recurring cleaning delivery and breadth of service offerings.
• OpenWorks (OpenWorks Franchise): OpenWorks is a commercial cleaning and facility services franchise competing with Jan-Pro for both franchisees and end customers in healthcare, education, and corporate segments. Comparable franchise model, vertical breadth, and recurring service orientation.
• ServiceMaster Clean: ServiceMaster Clean (a ServiceMaster brand) is a longstanding commercial and residential cleaning franchise with overlapping verticals including healthcare, education, and offices. Direct franchise competitor to Jan-Pro with similar recurring contract cleaning delivery.

Broad incumbents

• ABM Industries: ABM is a large publicly traded facility services company offering janitorial, parking, and integrated building services to commercial clients. Competes with Jan-Pro in commercial janitorial and disinfection at the enterprise/national-account level but with a broader services portfolio and corporate (not franchise) delivery.
• Cintas Corporation: Cintas is a major public facility services provider offering uniform rental, restroom supplies, and janitorial services. Competes with Jan-Pro in commercial cleaning and supplies distribution, particularly in restroom hygiene programs, but as a broad incumbent rather than a franchise specialist.
• Compass Group (Eurest/Essential): Compass Group is a global contract food services and support services conglomerate whose cleaning and facility maintenance operations overlap with Jan-Pro's commercial cleaning offerings, particularly in hospitality, corporate, and education segments. Larger and more diversified than Jan-Pro.
• ISS A/S: ISS is a global facility services company providing cleaning, workplace, and property services to large enterprises. Competes with Jan-Pro in commercial cleaning contracts, especially for multi-site and national accounts, but operates via corporate delivery rather than a franchise model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/janproclean
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jan-pro-cleaning-disinfecting
• Xx.com/JANPROInt

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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