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Cleaning Franchise Opportunities in Australia (2026)

There are 24 cleaning franchise brands in Australia with verified cost data. Investment ranges from $10K to $90K across the category. The median royalty rate is 6.0%.

All Cleaning brands

BrandCategoryInvestment RangeRoyaltyMarketingCombined
Jim's MowingReportHome Services$20K–$35K———
PoolwerxReportHome Services$80K–$300K5%–7%2%8.0%
Hire A HubbyReportHome Services$30K–$60K———
VIP Home ServicesReportHome Services$15K–$35K———
Gutter-VacReportHome Services$40K–$80K———
ElectrodryReportHome Services$50K–$100K10%—10.0%
O'Brien GlassReportHome Services$100K–$250K5%2%7.0%
Fantastic ServicesReportHome Services$10K–$25K———
Jarvis Property RestorationReportHome Services$80K–$200K6%2%8.0%
Lawn Solutions AustraliaReportHome Services$50K–$150K5%2%7.0%
Ablaze GlassReportHome Services$60K–$120K5%2%7.0%
Jim's FencingReportHome Services$25K–$45K———
Jim's Building & MaintenanceReportHome Services$25K–$50K———
Crewcut Lawn & GardenReportHome Services$10K–$25K———
TranspaintReportHome Services$30K–$60K5%—5.0%
Pest ExReportHome Services$50K–$120K8%2%10.0%
Myhome CleaningReportHome Services$20K–$40K———
V.I.P. Fencing & Home MaintenanceReportHome Services$20K–$50K———
Mister MinitReportHome Services$35K———
DeckSealReportHome Services$56K———
Jan-Pro AustraliaReportHome Services$13K–$80K10%—10.0%
LookSmart AlterationsReportHome Services$80K–$150K7%2%9.0%
DeckwerxReportHome Services$26K–$35K———
GroutPro AustraliaReportHome Services$40K–$50K———

Category breakdown

Of the 24 brands in Cleaning:

  • Home Services24

Risk classification distribution

Independent risk classifications from our Brand Intelligence Reports — we publish the band only; the numerical score and the reasoning sit in the paid report.

  • Moderate Risk19 brands
  • Elevated Risk5 brands

How cleaning compares to the market

  • Median royalty in this category: 6.0%
  • Median combined fee burden in this category: 8.0% (vs market mean 8.5%)
  • Mean minimum investment in this category: $40K
  • Mean maximum investment in this category: $90K

What the numbers don't tell you

Investment range and fees are just the starting point. Our Brand Intelligence Reports analyse profitability scenarios at multiple revenue levels, regret drivers, operator suitability, and the territory and renewal rules that shape day-to-day reality — for each brand in this category.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many cleaning franchise brands are there in Australia?

    Our independent directory currently lists 24 cleaning franchise brands with verified cost data. The pipeline adds new brands on every refresh.

  • What does a cleaning franchise cost in Australia?

    Across the 24 brands in this category, minimum total investment ranges from $10K upwards. The category mean is $40K (minimum) to $90K (maximum). See the table above for each brand.

  • What are the ongoing fees for cleaning franchises?

    The median royalty rate in this category is 6.0% and the median combined fee burden (royalty + marketing levy) is 8.0%. The all-categories market median is 8.5%.

  • What is the cheapest cleaning franchise in Australia?

    The most affordable entry point in this category is Fantastic Services at $10K. The /franchise/cheapest page ranks the absolute cheapest opportunities across all categories.

  • Where can I research these brands in depth?

    Each brand row links to either the brand directory page or, where one exists, the published Brand Intelligence Report (a $197 standalone product). The Report covers profitability scenarios, risk drivers, suitability analysis, and benchmark comparisons against the rest of the category.