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Creative Colors International vs The Cleaning Authority

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Creative Colors International and The Cleaning Authority are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Creative Colors International requires an investment of $102K – $126K while The Cleaning Authority requires $77K – $147K. The Cleaning Authority has SBA lending data on file with a 8.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Creative Colors International A (Strongest tier) and The Cleaning Authority A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$102K – $126K
$77K – $147K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$15K
Royalty Rate
7.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.6% (70 loans)
Total Units
70
244
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1991
1996
FDD Year
2026
2026