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Stratus Building Solutions
Cleaning & MaintenanceEst. 2006Low CostLarge SystemEstablished

Stratus Building Solutions

Green commercial cleaning, unit franchise inside a master territory, rapid ramp-up.

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Min. cash req.
$5K
Min. net worth
$12K
Franchise fee
$4K
Royalty rate
10%
Units open
2.0K
Yrs. operating
20
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Overview

About Stratus Building Solutions

Green commercial cleaning, unit franchise inside a master territory, rapid ramp-up. Founded in 2006, Stratus Building Solutions has grown to 2.0K units across the United States: a mature franchise system with a clear playbook, national brand recognition, and dedicated franchisee support from day one.

The brand operates in cleaning & maintenance, a category that benefits from predictable recurring revenue from both residential and commercial clients.

With a 10% royalty and an initial franchise fee of $4K, the total investment is positioned for owners who value both an established system and fair economics. FDD available on request.

The model

How the business actually works.

01
Recurring monthly contracts provide predictable revenue from day one.
02
Route-based model, so no storefront is needed to start the business.
03
Both residential and commercial revenue streams available in most markets.
04
Scale by adding crew members and routes, not new locations.
Recognition
Entrepreneur
Franchise 500
2025
SBA
Approved System
FDD
Fully Disclosed
2026
Investment details

The full financial picture.

Initial franchise fee
$4K
Paid to the franchisor at signing. Grants territory rights and initial support.
Min. liquid cash required
$5K
Personal liquid capital verified before signing. Separate from any financing.
Min. net worth required
$12K
Total assets minus liabilities, verified through financial disclosure.
Estimated total investment
$8K – $20K
Includes fee, setup, equipment, improvements, and 3–6 months working capital.
Ongoing royalty
10% of gross revenue
Paid periodically. Covers ongoing support, systems, and brand development.
System size
2.0K active units
Active locations across the U.S., a measure of system maturity.
Years in franchising
20 years
Longer track record generally means lower risk.
SBA franchise eligible
Yes
Listed on the SBA Franchise Directory. Streamlines SBA 7(a) loan approval.

SBA financing available. Our funding partners pre-qualify you in 48 hours at no cost. You'll typically need 20–30% equity; SBA finances the rest.

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Training

No prior experience needed.

Stratus Building Solutions invests heavily in franchisee preparation. Here's what the training journey looks like.

Before you open
Two weeks at HQ
Immersive training covers operations, management, marketing, and technology. You leave knowing exactly how to run the business before a single customer walks in.
Opening week
On-site corporate team
A support team arrives at your location for your first 1–2 weeks. They work alongside you through live operations, troubleshoot, and refine your team in real time.
Months 1–6
Weekly coaching calls
Your regional business coach checks in weekly during your first six months. No question is too small; this is the period where habits and routines are formed.
Ongoing
Field visits + annual summit
Quarterly field visits from your regional rep, plus an annual franchise conference that brings the full network together for training and peer learning.
Is this for you?

Ideal candidate profile.

Comfortable leading a small team (5–15 people)
Sales, ops, or management background helpful
Liquid capital matching the minimum cash req.
Owner-operator for at least the first 12 months
Interest in growing to multiple units over time
Strong desire to follow a proven operating system
What happens next

The path to opening day.

Today
Request info
Submit the form on this page. Takes 30 seconds.
Day 1–3
Discovery call
A Champs consultant and the franchisor team walk you through the model.
Day 7–14
Receive the FDD
Federal law requires 14 days before any signing, so read it carefully.
Day 14–30
Validation calls
Talk to 5–10 existing franchisees. Free, unfiltered, unscripted.
Day 30+
Discovery day & sign
Visit HQ, meet the team, sign the franchise agreement.
In the press

Recent company news.

Visit website
Stratus Building Solutions announces expansion into 12 new U.S. markets
Franchise Times · Jun 2026
Stratus Building Solutions named to the 2026 list of fastest-growing franchises
Entrepreneur · May 2026
Stratus Building Solutions rolls out a new franchisee training and support platform
QSR Magazine · Apr 2026

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