Value Owning Master Franchise Commercial Cleaning Industry

Ever since Stratus Building Solutions was founded in 2006, we
have strongly believed that owning a master franchise in the commercial
cleaning industry, such as with Stratus Building Solutions, was an excellent
investment. We have always felt that everyone at Stratus was doing something
truly worthwhile by supporting small business owners in our local towns and
cities who provide essential services to businesses of all
sizes.

We feel more strongly about that than ever.

Much has changed in the world over the last several surreal and
stressful months, and as you can imagine, Stratus Building Solutions’ master
franchise owners’ workloads are more demanding than ever. If you’ve ever
considered becoming a master franchisee, we think we have a compelling
argument for why you should align yourself with Stratus.

2020’s Fastest Growing Industry.

 Certainly, some cleaning companies are struggling. If your
clients have closed, they aren’t going to be using a cleaning service
regularly. There have been a lot of cleaning companies that have been hurt by
the virus. In fact, according
to an April 2020 report from Marketdata LLC, industry receipts will
decline by 1.6% this year, due to COVID-19 related shutdowns and lost
business to a value of $117.3 billion.

That, of course, sounds troubling, and it is. But the same report
goes onto say, “The recession is expected to be sharp but short-lived, with a
7.4% gain and recovery forecast for 2021, and 5.4% annual gains thereafter to
2025.”

In short, businesses that want to reopen are going to need the
commercial cleaning and janitorial service industry’s help to do so, and as
that happens – and to some extent, it already is happening in pockets across
the country – Stratus Building Solutions master and unit franchise owners are
going to be busier than ever.

That, of course, is good for you as the master franchisor. If the
franchises operating in your territory are fully engaged with demand – and
they will be – that’s going to mean more robust revenue streams coming into
your business. Not only will your current unit franchisee’s customer volume
increase, but you will be selling to and supporting new owners who come on
board seeing the same demand for the industry for the future.

Building Cleaning Companies are Valued More Than
Ever.

Stratus Building Solutions has promoted its pro-environment
message repeatedly since its founding, and while it has always been well
received, it has never resonated more than now. People understand that toxic
cleaning chemicals hurt all of us; They eventually make their way into the
groundwater, polluting our creeks and rivers and oceans. Toxic and harsh
cleaning chemicals can also make employees sick, and occasionally,
worse.

We make it very clear to our clients that Stratus’s non-toxic,
environmentally friendly cleaning solutions are safe to be around. Commercial
cleaning enterprises that aren’t green-certified companies can’t make similar
claims.

Stratus Building Solutions uses its own proprietary Green Seal
Certified line of cleaning chemicals. The franchisees you support locally can
use these cleaning solutions, safely and your franchisees’ customers will be
better off, too.

Stratus Building Solutions’ Commercial Cleaning
Franchise System is Growing.

Stratus has continually been making business publications’ lists
for fastest-growing, such
as Entrepreneur magazine’s list and Inc.
magazine’s list. Stratus is expanding rapidly precisely because
franchise owners and clients have seen the value of working with our
company.

Once you become a master franchisee, you’ll find that the
franchise almost sells itself to prospective franchise owners. Why? Part of
that’s the current Covid-19 climate, of course, in which cleaning has become
paramount to every business’s survival. But it’s also because Stratus is
known for being reputable, caring and committed to offering a superior,
environmentally friendly cleaning experience. That may sound like a boast,
but we really do care about our master franchisors, franchisees and clients
deeply. We work very hard to be a company that people can be proud to be
associated with.

You’re Buying an Asset, Not a
Job.

That’s the case for any master franchise no matter what the
industry, of course – but it’s worth remembering. As a master franchisor, you
won’t be entering office buildings and cleaning them – you’ll be in your own
office making the important decisions that help franchise owners run their
own commercial cleaning businesses.

You’re also helping people become business owners themselves –
and, of course, you’re helping communities in your region be cleaner and
safer, which has never been more important.

This is the type of office cleaning business that offers a lot of
gratification.

So, is there value in being a master franchise owner in the
commercial cleaning industry like Stratus Building Solutions? We think so. We
believe you’ll see that in the months and years to come