The cleaning franchise alternative — a flat monthly fee instead of a percentage.
Most franchises charge a large upfront fee plus an ongoing percentage of your sales. A CleanBucks license is $1,000 to start and $500 per month — you own and operate your own local business with 10BucksARoom brand access and the CleanBucks system.
| Feature | CleanBucks License | Traditional Franchise |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $1,000 to start | $25K–$70K franchise fee (published ranges) |
| Percentage royalty on your sales | None — $500 per month flat | Typically 5–8% of sales |
| No marketing surcharge | ||
| Set your own prices | ||
| Choose your own suppliers | ||
| Protected territory | ||
| Full platform included | ||
| Ongoing fee | $500 per month | Royalty plus marketing fee |
| Keep your sales — no percentage taken |
How the two models charge you
Cleaning franchises typically publish an upfront franchise fee plus an ongoing royalty calculated as a percentage of your sales, often with a separate marketing fee. Because those charges are a percentage, the amount you pay rises as your sales rise.
A CleanBucks license is priced flat: $1,000 to start and $500 per month. CleanBucks does not take a percentage of your sales, so the fee does not change as your business grows. CleanBucks makes no earnings claims — results depend on your market, pricing, and effort.
Deeper comparisons against specific franchises are on our Molly Maid, Merry Maids, and MaidPro comparison pages.
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$1,000 to start, then $500 per month. Apply below and we will follow up.
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