The Cleaning Authority Franchise
Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $2.4* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support.
$50,000
$15,000
236
1996
Columbia,MD
Katie Dills
About The Cleaning Authority
Sick of the corporate grind? Dreaming about being your own boss but not sure where to start? The cleaning industry probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—but that’s exactly how most of our franchise owners felt… until they discovered what The Cleaning Authority had to offer.
Imagine owning a business where growth isn’t just possible—it’s built right into the model. With recurring revenue, a scalable setup, and earning potential that outshines the competition, The Cleaning Authority gives you the freedom to build a business that works for you.
Here’s the best part: we handle the heavy lifting when it comes to finding customers. Thanks to our powerful national and local marketing strategies, around 86% of new customers come straight to our franchise owners. Combine that with our high customer retention rate, and you’ve got a recipe for steady, reliable growth.
And forget about sacrificing your weekends. Unlike other businesses that demand long hours and constant hustle, The Cleaning Authority operates Monday through Friday, giving you your weekends back. Plus, our model is designed to help you work toward absentee ownership—perfect for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a business that runs smoothly without being tied to it 24/7.
Ready to see how The Cleaning Authority can change the way you think about business ownership? Let’s connect and show you what’s possible!
Fast Financials
- Average Franchisee Revenues of $2.4 Million*
- Monday through Friday
- 8AM - 5PM Business
- Names "Top Franchises of 2025" by Franchise Chatter
- The Cleaning Authority has been recognized in Entrepreneur Media 2024 Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion list!
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
236
16
$1,457,906
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$15,000
Veteran's Fee: $10,500 - $14,000
4.0% - 6.0%
Gross Revenues
1.0%
Gross Revenues
Why Choose The Cleaning Authority?
The Top Reasons Why The Cleaning Authority Is Right For You
- TOP-OF-THE-LINE MARKETING SUPPORT: With The Cleaning Authority, 86% of customers are generated at the national level. This means our franchisees can concentrate their energy on managing employees and local operations instead of using it to worry about making the phone ring.
- EXPERIENCED CORPORATE TEAM: Our expert corporate team has more than 150 years of combined experience supporting and developing our house cleaning franchise model. They all own The Cleaning Authority franchise to understand what its like being a franchise owner.
- INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY: We have developed the most cutting-edge software solutions to assist our franchise owners with the management of every area of their home cleaning business. Our systems are designed to assist our owners with growing their business—freeing up their time to focus on real customer relationships and employee engagement.
- 4. A NETWORK OF SUPPORT: While small cleaning companies have to approach challenges alone, our franchise owners enjoy the benefit of learning from the experience of others. This way, lessons don’t have to come to them the hard way.
- FLEXIBLE WORK/LIFE BALANCE: The Cleaning Authority enables our franchise owners to have weekends to themselves. With service hours that operate typical Monday-to-Friday hours of 8am-5pm, The Cleaning Authority franchise owners avoid the dreaded long weekends associated with owning other types of businesses.
- CORPORATE CALL CENTER: Our call center handles all of your calls and then books the appointments for you, meaning you spend less time on the phone and more time managing your business.
- RECURRING REVENUE: We have a proven track record in keeping our customers coming back as 99% of our business is recurring cleans.
- CHOOSE YOUR MARKET: The Cleaning Authority offers two types of territory options for potential franchisees so they can tailor their investment. Our Enterprise Market is between 30,000 and 60,000 households and they are often located in or on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas, while our Hometown Market is typically between 15,000 and 29,000 homes
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$76,000 - $147,000
$225,000
$50,000
Ideal Candidate
Our franchisees turned to The Cleaning Authority for an opportunity to fulfill their dream of business ownership. Our franchise owners don’t have residential cleaning experience. They’re business executives, managers, and entrepreneurs. As a matter of fact, over half of our owners hold MBAs or are corporate executives from Fortune 100 companies.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only.
Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Within the U.S., we offer franchises solely by means of our Franchise Disclosure Document. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements that apply in your jurisdiction.