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2016
In 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, four brothers began a small cleaning business that built its name on attention to detail and well-organized, focused work teams, and evolved into one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in America. Anago, from the Greek-Latin word meaning to guide or uplift, is a franchised commercial cleaning company, with both Master and Unit Franchises available across the U.S. and internationally. The Master has the exclusive developmental rights to sell Unit Franchises in a defined territory, and simultaneously sells cleaning contracts, business to business within the territory, and assigns them to those who purchased a Unit Franchise. This is a huge industry, estimated at over $100 billion annually, with projected double-digit growth.
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 32 | 0.0% | 2 | -33.33% | 34 | -2.86% |
| 2013 | 32 | 14.29% | 3 | -25.0% | 35 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 28 | -- | 4 | -- | 32 | -- |
Investment Required
The initial fee to purchase an Anago Cleaning Systems unit franchise ranges from $4,590 to over $32,348.32. Anago provides the following range of investments required to purchase your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee | $4,590 | $32,348.32 |
| Major Equipment | $1,270 | $2,610 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $20,000 |
| Cleaning Supplies | $0 | $132.82 |
| Minor Equipment | $0 | $436.40 |
| Insurance* | $3,158 | $3,158 |
| Fictitious Name Registration, Incorporation, Legal Review | $500 | $1,200 |
| Expenses While Training | $0 | $200 |
| Miscellaneous Start-up Costs | $0 | $500 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $10,518 | $65,583.54 |
| *or 8% of monthly gross revenues |
Ongoing Expenses
Unit franchisees are required to pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 10% of gross revenues, an administration fee equal to 3% of gross revenues, and advertising contributions to the marketing fund of 2% of gross revenues, among others.
What You Get: Training and Support
Unit franchisees will participate in an initial orientation program that consists of seven classroom sessions (six hours each) and three on-site sessions (up to eight hours) to take place at an existing account building. Topics to be covered include general office cleaning, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, and customer relations. Anago will continue to offer ongoing assistance and support in the form of invoicing and accounting services, periodic visits, business development, and continuing education, if needed.
Territory
Anago Cleaning Systems does not grant exclusive territories for unit franchisees.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2015 FDD.
2015
In 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, four brothers began a small cleaning business that built its name on attention to detail and well-organized, focused work teams, and evolved into one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in America. Anago, from the Greek-Latin word meaning to guide or uplift, is a franchised commercial cleaning company, with both Master and Unit Franchises available across the U.S. and internationally. The Master has the exclusive developmental rights to sell Unit Franchises in a defined territory, and simultaneously sells cleaning contracts, business to business within the territory, and assigns them to those who purchased a Unit Franchise. This is a huge industry, estimated at over $100 billion annually, with projected double-digit growth.
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 32 | 14.29% | 3 | -25.0% | 35 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 28 | 0.0% | 4 | 0.0% | 32 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 28 | -- | 4 | -- | 32 | -- |
Investment Required
The initial fee to purchase an Anago Cleaning Systems unit franchise ranges from $4,590 to over $32,348.32. Anago provides the following range of investments required to purchase your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee | $4,590 | $32,348.32 |
| Major Equipment | $1,270 | $2,610 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $20,000 |
| Cleaning Supplies | $0 | $105.43 |
| Minor Equipment | $0 | $571.43 |
| Insurance* | $3,158 | $3,158 |
| Fictitious Name Registration, Incorporation, Legal Review | $500 | $1,200 |
| Expenses While Training | $0 | $200 |
| Miscellaneous Start-up Costs | $0 | $500 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $10,518 | $65,693.57 |
| *or 8% of monthly gross revenues |
Ongoing Expenses
Unit franchisees are required to pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 10% of gross revenues, an administration fee equal to 3% of gross revenues, and advertising contributions to the marketing fund of 2% of gross revenues, among others.
What You Get: Training and Support
Unit franchisees will participate in an initial orientation program that consists of seven classroom sessions (six hours each) and three on-site sessions (up to eight hours) to take place at an existing account building. Topics to be covered include general office cleaning, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, and customer relations. Anago will continue to offer ongoing assistance and support in the form of invoicing and accounting services, periodic visits, business development, and continuing education, if needed.
Territory
Anago Cleaning Systems does not grant exclusive territories for unit franchisees.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2014 FDD.
2014
In 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, four brothers began a small cleaning business that built its name on attention to detail and well-organized, focused work teams, and evolved into one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in America. Anago, from the Greek-Latin word meaning to guide or uplift, is a franchised commercial cleaning company, with both Master and Unit Franchises available across the U.S. and internationally. The Master has the exclusive developmental rights to sell Unit Franchises in a defined territory, and simultaneously sells cleaning contracts, business to business within the territory, and assigns them to those who purchased a Unit Franchise. This is a huge industry, estimated at over $100 billion annually, with projected double-digit growth.
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 28 | 0.0% | 4 | 0.0% | 32 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 28 | -- | 4 | -- | 32 | -- |
| 2010 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | -- |
Investment Required
The initial fee to purchase an Anago Cleaning Systems unit franchise ranges from $4,590 to over $32,348.32. Anago provides the following range of investments required to purchase your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee | $4,590 | $32,348.32 |
| Major Equipment | $1,270 | $2,610 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $20,000 |
| Cleaning Supplies | $0 | $130.82 |
| Minor Equipment | $0 | $436.40 |
| Insurance* | $3,158 | $3,158 |
| Fictitious Name Registration, Incorporation, Legal Review | $500 | $1,200 |
| Expenses While Training | $0 | $200 |
| Miscellaneous Start-up Costs | $0 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $10,518 | $65,583.54 |
| *or 8% of monthly gross revenues |
Ongoing Expenses
Unit franchisees are required to pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 10% of gross revenues, an administration fee equal to 3% of gross revenues, and advertising contributions to the marketing fund of 2% of gross revenues, among others.
What You Get: Training and Support
Unit franchisees will participate in an initial orientation program that consists of seven classroom sessions (six hours each) and three on-site sessions (up to eight hours) to take place at an existing account building. Topics to be covered include general office cleaning, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, and customer relations. Anago will continue to offer ongoing assistance and support in the form of invoicing and accounting services, periodic visits, business development, and continuing education, if needed.
Territory
Anago Cleaning Systems does not grant exclusive territories for unit franchisees.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2013 FDD.
