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Men In Kilts vs The Cleaning Authority

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Men In Kilts and The Cleaning Authority are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Men In Kilts requires an investment of $101K – $148K while The Cleaning Authority requires $82K – $173K. In terms of revenue, The Cleaning Authority reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. The Cleaning Authority has SBA lending data on file with a 8.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Men In Kilts A (Top Quintile) and The Cleaning Authority A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$101K – $148K
$82K – $173K
Franchise Fee
$38K
$20K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$209K
$1.5M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.6% (70 loans)
Total Units
47
224
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2019
1996
FDD Year
2026
2024