The Cleaning Authority
Industrial & Commercial Services · Commercial Cleaning & Restoration
- Active units
- 241
- Avg unit volume
- $1.5M
Franchised, year-end 2025
About The Cleaning Authority
The Cleaning Authority is at the forefront of redefining cleanliness with a commitment to perfection and attention to detail. Specializing in commercial cleaning, we cater to a wide range of businesses and organizations, including office buildings, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and schools. Our team collaborates with business owners and facility directors who prioritize cleanliness and hygiene for their staff, customers, and visitors. From cozy offices to expansive commercial complexes, we are well-equipped to meet the cleaning needs of any business. Our mission is to be Australia's premier cleaning company, offering exceptional services that consistently exceed expectations. With a focus on professionalism, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail, we aim to create clean and healthy environments for our clients. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine the cleaning landscape and make a lasting impact across Australia.
Key terms
- Existing Franchisee Discount
30% discount on the combined Franchise Fee and Territory Fee for each additional Territory after the Initial Transaction.
- Existing Franchisee Affiliate Discount
For first two Territories licensed in Initial Transaction, combined Franchise Fee and Territory Fee reduced to 15000 per Franchised Business; 30% off combined fees for the third and subsequent Territories in the Initial Transaction.
- Diversity Discount
Reduce the Franchise Fee by 5000 for minority-, women-, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses (first franchise only).
- Local Hero/First Responder’s Discount
Reduce the Franchise Fee by 5000 for law enforcement, firefighter, doctor, nurse, or EMT/paramedic-owned businesses (first franchise only).
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
700 – 1,200 sq ft
- Veteran discount
30.0% off franchise fee — VetFran: 30% reduction of the combined Franchise Fee and Territory Fee for honorably discharged veterans; 30% for active-duty personnel. First franchise only.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations241
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings13
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate3.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR4.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio6.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.5M
Computed overall average across 206 Reporting Territories: (168,743,478 + 87,558,225 + 44,026,914) / 206 ≈ 1,457,906.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate0.2%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$112k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open60 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio13.0×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.