OpenWorks
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Build Your Commercial Cleaning Business
OpenWorks gives you contracted customers, proven systems, and ongoing support so you can focus on service delivery and growth.
Brand overview
OpenWorks is a commercial cleaning and facility services franchisor supporting hundreds of managed customer sites nationwide. The company provides franchise owners with contracted customer opportunities, infrastructure, and proven systems designed to help driven entrepreneurs grow into higher-volume business owners over time. OpenWorks serves multi-site commercial customers across healthcare, education, property management, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and professional workspaces who value long-term partnerships and consistency. The franchisor handles sales, billing, and collections while franchise owners focus on service delivery and expansion.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose OpenWorks
Franchise owners start with contracted customer opportunities that help build revenue faster without handling sales or collections. A proven operating model removes common barriers to growth, and structured onboarding helps you launch with confidence. Ongoing guidance supports customer retention, service expansion, and strategic growth. The borderless territory model allows expansion beyond a single market, and the home-based operation offers flexibility to grow on your terms. OpenWorks reports a 98% retention rate, nearly double the industry average, backed by long-term contracts and sustainable growth. Purchasing power and business service support come through approved vendor partnerships, and multiple paths to scale revenue open up as your business gains momentum.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$4,250–$134,480
Cash Required
$25,000
Net worth
$24,850
Franchise fee
$10,000
Royalty fee
15% of Gross Revenue
Ad fund %
3%
Total units
402
Financing available
OpenWorks does not provide direct financing for the initial franchise fee but can connect franchise owners with trusted third-party financing partners. For additional volume purchased after becoming a franchise owner, OpenWorks can provide financing support.
Real estate required
No
Growth Trends
Training & support
Franchise owners begin with structured onboarding and initial training designed to help them launch quickly and operate with confidence. Training is primarily delivered online through Franchise University, OpenWorks' proprietary learning platform, covering business fundamentals, operations, staffing, safety, and service quality. Ongoing coaching and education programs continue beyond onboarding, focused on operations, business management, service quality, safety, and leadership. A centralized resource library and vetted vendor network support continued education, supply purchasing, chemical and equipment partnerships, human resources, employee rewards, and financial resources. OpenWorks stays engaged as your business grows, helping strengthen operations, take on additional opportunities, and expand services.
Ideal candidate
OpenWorks is looking for entrepreneurs seeking a structured path to build and grow a business, current cleaning business owners ready to scale into larger multi-site accounts, veterans transitioning into business ownership, and operators or investors seeking a stable business with real expansion potential. No prior cleaning experience is needed. What matters most is the ability to lead, deliver consistent service, and capitalize on opportunities.
OpenWorks offers a franchise model built for ownership, with the flexibility to grow on your terms. If you are ready to build, scale, and lead with confidence, connect with the OpenWorks team to learn more about available opportunities and take the next step toward business ownership.