Recognition and Honors

Vanguard Cleaning Systems® continues to earn distinction for our exceptional business practices
and customer service

The Vanguard Cleaning Systems® organization has been ranked among the top franchise brands and has been cited for its strong janitorial franchisees, quality and customer service, and for an emphasis on business systems programs. Below are some of the recognition received over the past few years.

Our Awards

Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® List

  • 2019 – #6 in the Top 100 Franchises for Less than $50k
  • 2018 – #44 in the Fastest Growing Franchises, Listed as a Top 500 Franchises
  • 2017 – #50 in the Fastest Growing Franchises, #7 in the Top-Ranked, Affordable Franchise Categories
  • 2016 – #26 in Top Franchises, #4 in Low Cost and Home-Based Franchise Categories
  • 2015 – #26 in Top Franchises, #4 in Low Cost and Home-Based, #15 in the Fastest Growing Franchises
  • 2014 – #23 in Top Franchises, #3 in Top Home-Based Franchise Category, #4 Low Cost Franchise Category
  • 2013 – #25 in Top Franchises, #4 Low Cost Franchise Category
  • 2012 – #39 in Top Franchises, #8 in Top Home-Based Franchise Category
  • 2011 – #7 in Top Franchises, #1 in the Commercial Cleaning, Low-Cost/Home-Based Categories
  • 2010 – #30 in Top Franchises, #8 in Top Home-Based Franchise Category
  • 2009 – #43 in Top Franchises
  • 2008 – #60 in Top Franchises

  • 2018 – #106
  • 2017 – #100
  • 2016 – #15
  • 2015 – #12
  • 2014 – #11

  • 2017 – #42
  • 2016 – #48
  • 2015 – #49
  • 2014 – #47
  • 2013 – #42
  • 2012 – #36
  • 2011 – #34
  • 2010 – #41
  • 2009 – #25

  • 2017 – Top 100 Franchise
  • 2016 – Top 100 Franchise
  • 2015 – Top 100 Franchise
  • 2014 – Top 100 Franchise
  • 2013 – Top 100 Franchise
  • 2012 – Top 100 Franchise

  • 2015 – #38
  • 2014 – #21

  • 2018 – #44 Best for Vets: Franchises
  • 2016 – #27 Best for Vets: Franchises

  • 2013 – Top 50 Franchise for Veterans

  • 2014 – Top 50 Franchise for Minorities
  • 2013 – Top 50 Franchise for Minorities
  • 2011 – Top 50 Franchise for Minorities
  • 2010 – Top 50 Franchise for Minorities

  • 2012 – #15 and #1 in Commercial Cleaning Category
  • 2011 – #18
  • 2010 – #6 and #1 in Commercial Cleaning Category
  • 2009 – #13 and #1 in Commercial Cleaning Category
  • 2010 – Top 40 Franchise for African Americans

  • 2011 – Top 25 Franchise for Hispanics
  • 2010 – Top 26 Franchises for Hispanics

  • 2010 – Top 40 Franchise for African Americans

Recognition of the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® Brand’s Success:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Franchise Direct Global Award 2017
  • Military Times 2018
  • Bond's top 100 franchises
  • Poder Top25 Franchise
  • Black Enterprise Top 25 Franchise
  • 50 Top Franchise For Veterans