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The Cleaning Authority vs Creative Colors International

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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