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Choosing to start a cleaning franchise business is a highly personal decision and one you will surely consider thoroughly. It’s exciting to think about supporting your family with a business that can be as big as you want it to be.

Most people spend about a third of their time at work. That means, when the flu and colds make the rounds, the office is a likely spot for people to contract those viruses. The CDC recommends a list of actions to avoid getting sick personally.

According to a 2018 study, around 62% of Americans want to start their own business. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering if now is the right time.

With a high volume of foot traffic that includes sick patients, cleaning patient waiting areas is critical to the health and safety of your medical office.

If you already know you want to run a commercial cleaning business, you’re making a smart choice. Commercial cleaning is an in-demand, essential business. You could choose to start a cleaning business from scratch. However, there are several advantages of owning a franchise, which could save you money. 

The flu is notorious for being highly contagious. Did you know that one out of three employees admits they’ve gone to work sick? Employees pass workplace germs readily due to the nature of common areas where employees gather. In fact, the typical office worker's hands come in contact with 10 million bacteria a day.

You’ve decided you're ready for franchise ownership. You’re over the moon with excitement, however, your family has reservations. They want to see you happy and fulfilled, yet they worry about making a change or a new investment in an industry that’s unfamiliar to them. Gather support early in the process and help bring your family along to share your vision.

Did you know that typical free weights harbor 362x more germs than a toilet seat? Treadmills and exercise bikes are even worse!

Your classroom is not only the center of learning, it’s Grand Central Station for germs. Germs live in obvious places like trash cans and restrooms, but also on numerous surfaces you could easily overlook.

There are thousands of different franchise models out there — and no two franchises are alike. Owning a commercial cleaning franchise is a little different each day. When you own a franchise business, you essentially take on three roles—business owner, employer, and franchisee.