The Covid-19 pandemic heightened demand for sanitation and disinfection services, establishing cleaning franchises as highly recession-resistant business opportunities. With low startup costs, flexible business models, and strong recurring revenue, these franchises appeal to aspiring entrepreneurs. Noteworthy brands like Servpro and Stratus Building Solutions have demonstrated resilience and growth, earning top rankings in Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500. Servpro offers comprehensive training and a solid referral pipeline, while Stratus emphasizes eco-friendliness and recurring revenue through long-term contracts.
Servpro leads the cleaning and restoration category with over 2,200 locations across the U.S. and Canada, backed by decades of experience and deep industry partnerships.
Stratus Building Solutions stands out in the commercial cleaning sector, ranking #23 on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 and earning top honors for fastest-growing and affordable franchises.
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