How much does a Jim's Cleaning franchise cost?

A Jim's Cleaning franchise requires a total investment of $25,000–$35,000, comprising a $17,500 initial fee and around $5,000 working capital.

Captured July 2026 · source: Published on franchiseinsights.com.au.

Full cost breakdown

Jim's Cleaning establishment costs (all-in)
Initial franchise fee$17,500
Fit-out & equipmentNot published
Working capital$5,000
Total investment (all-in)$25,000–$35,000

Establishment range includes working capital. Where a franchisor’s published range excludes it, we publish our computed all-in figure and note the difference.

Ongoing fees vs the category

Jim's Cleaning vs the Cleaning median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeJim's CleaningCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$25K–$35K$27,000–$80,000 (56)near median
Initial franchise fee$17,500$12,000 (5)above median

Medians from the Cleaning Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

What that buys you

The $17,500 initial fee covers your licence to operate under the Jim's Cleaning system, initial training and brand onboarding. The term is 5 years, with a 5-year renewal option.

Cost questions

How much does a Jim's Cleaning franchise cost?

A Jim's Cleaning franchise costs $25,000–$35,000 all-in, including a $17,500 initial franchise fee, captured July 2026 (source: Published on franchiseinsights.com.au). This is an estimate, confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document before you commit.

What is the cheapest way into a Jim's Cleaning franchise?

The lowest entry point is the bottom of the establishment range, $25,000 all-in. A resale of an existing site can sometimes reduce fit-out cost versus a greenfield build, but pricing depends on the site, compare both before committing.

Is a Jim's Cleaning resale cheaper than a new site?

Not always. A resale removes some fit-out and ramp-up cost but adds goodwill in the sale price. New sites carry the full fit-out cost but start with no goodwill premium.

What hidden costs should I budget for?

Beyond the initial fee and fit-out, budget working capital for wages, stock and rent before the site is cash-flow positive. Any royalty and marketing levy are ongoing, not one-off, confirm the current rates with the franchisor.

Do I get a refund during cooling-off?

Under the Franchising Code, a new franchise agreement carries a 14-day cooling-off period that starts when you enter into it. If you exercise it, the franchisor must repay what you paid within 14 days, keeping only reasonable expenses the agreement sets out. This is a statutory right, not a franchisor concession.

Compare Jim's Cleaning with similar cleaning franchises

FranchiseInvestment (all-in)Royalty
V.I.P. Home Services$25K–$110K—Cost
Jani-King$19K–$125K—Cost
Cleantastic$12K–$80K—Cost
Bebrite$10K–$30K—Cost

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