Source: Franopolis

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Sources2026 FDD Research
Franchised Locations32At Year-End 2023Sources
RoyaltyRoyalty Fee Greater of 5.5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty .Sources
FDD Edition2026Sources

The Business

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The franchisor was formed as a limited liability company in the State of Michigan on April 17, 2007.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source

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The franchisor has a second affiliate company, Corporate Cleaning Group Inc., a Missouri corporation formed on March 13, 2003.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source

The franchisor has an affiliated company, One Source Cleaning, Inc, a corporation formed in the State of Michigan on March 17, 1995.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source

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We were formed as a limited liability company in the State of Michigan on April 17, 2007.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1

We have a second affiliate company, Corporate Cleaning Group Inc. (“CCGI”), a Missouri corporation formed on March 13, 2003.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1

We have an affiliated company, One Source Cleaning, Inc (“OSCI”), a corporation formed in the State of Michigan on March 17, 1995.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1
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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes
CostDisclosed AmountSource
Computer Hardware$0 to $3,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Computer Hardware (7) $0 to $3,000

Travel and living expenses while attending Initial Operations & Sales Training Program$1,000 to $4,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Travel and living expenses while attending Initial Operations & Sales Training Program (4) $1,000 - $ 4,000

Uniform Starter Kit$165 to $2502026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Uniform Starter Kit ( 8 ) $165 to $250

Additional Funds (180 days)$20,000 to $50,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Additional Funds ( 180 days) (1 3 ) $20,000 to $50,000

Website Fee$1,2002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Website Fee (2) $1,200

Business Licenses and Permits$0 to $2502026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Business Licenses and Permits ( 1 2 ) $0 to $250

Insurance$875 to $3,5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Insurance ( 9 ) $875 to $3,500

Initial Franchise Fee$59,5002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Initial Franchise Fee (1) $59,500

Real Estate and Leasehold Improvements$0 to $1,5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Real Estate and Leasehold Improvements ( 5 ) $0 - $ 1,500

Professional Services$0 to $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Professional Services ( 10 ) $0 to $5,000

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Key Franchise Fees

Royalty
Royalty Fee Greater of 5.5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty .
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Royalty Fee Greater of 5.5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty .

2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6

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Marketing & Advertising
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Currently 1.5 % of Gross Revenue We reserve the right to increase to 2% of Gross Revenue .

2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6

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Fees And Payment Terms
FeeDisclosed TermsSource
I-9 Remote Verificationand $65 for I-9 remote verification.2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Initial Franchise Fee — second Franchise AgreementThe Initial Franchise Fee is $ 59,500 for the first Franchise Agreement and $ 50,500 for the second Franchise Agreement2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Transfer FeeTransfer Fee $15,000 plus all brokerage commissions, finder fees and similar charges incurred by us in connection with the transfer of your franchise.2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Brand Fund ContributionCurrently 1.5 % of Gross Revenue We reserve the right to increase to 2% of Gross Revenue .2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Reimbursement Administrative Chargeplus an administrative charge of 10% of such amounts or the maximum permitted by applicable law, whichever is less2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Microsoft Business 365Microsoft Business 365 - $159 per year per user.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Clarity CommunicationsClarity Communications - $5 per month2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Royalty FeeRoyalty Fee Greater of 5.5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty .2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Annual Conference Fee — first attendeeCurrently, $1,000 per first attendee2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Non-Compliance Fee$100 per infraction per week, as determined by us in our sole discretion.2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Initial Franchise Fee — each subsequent Franchise Agreementand $45,500 for each subsequent Franchise Agreement2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Year-End Processing and W-2sand $36.50 for year-end processing and W-2s.2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Sage Intacct SoftwareSage Intacct Software - $ 99 per month2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Late Fee$25 per day or the maximum permitted by applicable law, whichever is less2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Learning ZenLearning Zen - $35 per month2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Interim Management Fee$400 per day plus travel, lodging, meals and other expenses2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Minimum Royalty Fee — months 7–12Months 7 - 12 $5502026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Payroll Vendor Ongoing ServicesFor ongoing services, there is a fee of $8.00 per employee every two weeks2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
E-Verifyverification services are available at an additional cost of $5 for e-Verify2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Successor FeeSuccessor Fee $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Payroll Vendor Setup FeeOur approved payroll vendor charges a one-time setup fee of $3,000.2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Microsoft Exchange OnlineMicrosoft Exchange Online (email) - $ 61.05 per year per user.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Website FeeUpon signing the franchise agreement, you must pay us a one-time website fee of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200)2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Insufficient Funds Fee$75 per occurrence2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Additional TrainingAdditional Training $250 per trainee per day2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Annual Conference Fee — additional attendeesand $500 for each additional attendee2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Initial Franchise Fee — first Franchise AgreementThe Initial Franchise Fee is $ 59,500 for the first Franchise Agreement2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Bookkeeping ServicesThe vendors then-current fee, currently $350 per month beginning in the 4 th month of operation2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
InterestGreater of 1.5% per month or the maximum amount allowed by law, whichever is less2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Minimum Royalty Fee — months 0–6Months 0 - 6 $02026 FDD · PDF Page 17

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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Territory

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The continuation of the rights granted to you in the Territory is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume or market penetration or other contingency.

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The continuation of the rights granted to you in the Territory is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume or market penetration or other contingency.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 12
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A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.

Training & Support

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The franchisor estimates the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the time you open your Franchised Business is sixty ( 60 ) days.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 11 · View Source

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We estimate the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the time you open your Franchised Business is sixty ( 60 ) days.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 11
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Franchisor Financing

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The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10 · View Source

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We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10
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The Franchise Network

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Franchised32
Company-Owned2
Total34

Reported At Year-End 2023

YearFranchised At Year-EndCompany-Owned At Year-EndTotal At Year-EndSource
2023322342026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20

These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.

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2023 Year-End Counts

Franchised 2023 21 32 +11

2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20

Company – Owned 2023 2 2 0

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Total Outlets 2023 23 34 +11

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Inside The FDD

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Plain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.

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Research Data: Franopolis

The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.

01The Business And Its Ownership

The franchisor was formed as a limited liability company in the State of Michigan on April 17, 2007.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source

The franchisor has a second affiliate company, Corporate Cleaning Group Inc., a Missouri corporation formed on March 13, 2003.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source

The franchisor has an affiliated company, One Source Cleaning, Inc, a corporation formed in the State of Michigan on March 17, 1995.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source

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We were formed as a limited liability company in the State of Michigan on April 17, 2007.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1

We have a second affiliate company, Corporate Cleaning Group Inc. (“CCGI”), a Missouri corporation formed on March 13, 2003.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1

We have an affiliated company, One Source Cleaning, Inc (“OSCI”), a corporation formed in the State of Michigan on March 17, 1995.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1
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03Disclosed Legal Proceedings

This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 3 · View Source

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No litigation is required to be disclosed in this item.

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08Suppliers And Required Purchases

The franchisor may receive rebates or other consideration from the approved bookkeeping supplier, which the franchisor may retain in the franchisor’s sole discretion.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 · Item 8 · View Source

You must purchase all equipment, inventory, supplies and services from the franchisor’s designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with the franchisor’s specifications.

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We may receive rebates or other consideration from the approved bookkeeping supplier, which we may retain in our sole discretion.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 · Item 8

You must purchase all equipment, inventory, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications.

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10Financing Offered By The Franchisor

The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10 · View Source

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We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10
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11Support, Training And Advertising

The franchisor estimates the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the time you open your Franchised Business is sixty ( 60 ) days.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 11 · View Source

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We estimate the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the time you open your Franchised Business is sixty ( 60 ) days.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 11
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12Territory

The continuation of the rights granted to you in the Territory is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume or market penetration or other contingency.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 12 · View Source

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The continuation of the rights granted to you in the Territory is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume or market penetration or other contingency.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 12
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14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information

The franchisor has registered no copyright with the United States Copyright Office.

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We have registered no copyright with the United States Copyright Office.

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18Public Figures

The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.

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We do not currently use any public figures to promote our franchise.

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20Franchise Locations

At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 32 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20 · View Source

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Franchised 2023 21 32 +11

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Company – Owned 2023 2 2 0

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Total Outlets 2023 23 34 +11

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21Franchisor Financial Statements

Exhibit C contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements for 2025, 2024, 2023. These describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 57 · Item 21 · View Source

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Our audited financial statements for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2025 , December 31, 2024 , and December 31, 2023 are included in Exhibit C .

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