Cleaning franchises in Australia
72 Cleaning systems on file (56 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $27,000–$80,000 (56 systems) and a $12,000 median initial fee (5 systems).
Orange Cleaning
From $4,500 all-in.
Jim's Cleaning
800 units across Australia.
About Clean
Up to $847,300 all-in.
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Cleaning Edge Solutions (Franchising)
Clean Australia Service Franchising
Elite Maintenance Services Group
Best locations for a cleaning franchise
Ranked by cleaning opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.
Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.
Buying a cleaning franchise: what to know
How does a cleaning franchise work?
A cleaning franchise sells you a brand, a client-acquisition system and (usually) a starter base of accounts in a defined area. Most are owner-operator and home- or vehicle-based: you clean the jobs yourself at first, then decide whether to stay solo or hire and manage teams. Revenue is recurring, residential rounds or commercial contracts billed weekly or monthly, which is why cleaning is one of the most common and lowest-cost franchises to enter.
How much does a cleaning franchise cost?
The main cost is the franchise fee and the guaranteed or starter client base some systems include, not fit-out, because there is no shopfront. Budget also for a vehicle, equipment, insurance and working capital until the round fills. A low headline entry still needs cash to cover your own wage before accounts ramp. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $27,000–$80,000 across the 56 cleaning systems that publish a cost.
Are cleaning franchises profitable?
No Australian register publishes verified cleaning-franchisee earnings, so treat any “average income” claim with caution. What you earn depends on how many jobs you service, your pricing, whether you clean yourself or pay staff, and how quickly your territory fills. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant test the numbers against the disclosure document before you commit.
What to check before you buy a cleaning franchise
- Is the client base guaranteed in writing, and what happens if accounts are lost in the first months?
- Are leads provided, or do you find your own work? Who owns the client relationship?
- Commercial vs residential: the economics, hours and client stickiness differ sharply.
- Royalty and marketing levy, as a percentage of turnover or a fixed weekly fee.
General guidance, not financial advice. Confirm every figure with the franchisor and the disclosure document, and see how to buy a franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cleaning franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Cleaning systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $27,000–$80,000 (56 systems) and a $12,000 median initial fee (5 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Cleaning franchises are there in Australia?
72 Cleaning franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 56 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Jim's Cleaning with 800 units.
Which Cleaning franchise has an open territory near me?
Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least cleaning competition before you enquire.
Are Cleaning franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian cleaning franchisee earnings, so treat any "average profit" claim with caution. Profitability depends on your costs, location, pricing and hours, plus the royalty and marketing levy. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant review it against the disclosure document.
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