Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
✔ A Home Service Resale for $555K**
✔ How Much Do Commercial Cleaning Businesses Make? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
✔ From Military Service to Business Ownership: Basilio’s Next Mission
✔ The #1 Mistake Buyers Make with “Passive” Franchises
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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**Revenue, or any financial numbers, is non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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Basilio Morales is a proud military veteran with a strong background in real estate and a vision for something more, a business ownership rooted in service and long-term stability.
While continuing his work with the Federal Government, Basilio had been searching for the right franchise opportunity in the Tampa area. He wanted a brand that aligned with his values: discipline, reliability, and helping others.
That’s when he connected with Chris from our team. Together, they explored a variety of opportunities and took a thoughtful approach to due diligence. In the end, he found a franchise in the essential home maintenance space, something that aligned with his values and filled a real need in the market.
The brand offered a clear mission, a strong support system, and a business model that made sense for his lifestyle and goals. Now, Basilio is officially a franchise owner and is launching his new territory in Tampa. His dedication, patience, and persistence paid off, and his next chapter as a business owner is just beginning.
Congratulations, Basilio. We’re proud to be part of your journey!
Stratus Building Solutions launched in 2006 in Los Angeles with a simple mission: disrupt a $100 billion commercial cleaning industry by giving franchise owners a way to scale without expensive storefronts, heavy overhead, or a huge staff. Instead of the traditional model where every franchisee works directly with the franchisor, Stratus introduced a different approach, the master franchise system, where a territory owner effectively becomes a “mini-franchisor” for their region.
By 2009, just three years after launching, Stratus had already sold 40+ master franchises, a pace of growth rarely seen in the cleaning sector. Their model stood out for two reasons: the ability for master franchisees to recruit other franchisees in their territory and earn a portion of their franchise fees and royalties, and Stratus’s early decision to become the first commercial cleaning franchise to go fully green, offering Green Seal-certified products that reduce harsh chemicals and environmental impact.
Today, Stratus operates 4,000+ unit franchises and master offices across 57 major cities. Their customers range from office buildings and schools to medical facilities and homebuilders, many of whom sign long-term recurring contracts. While the cleaning industry requires constant staffing and hands-on oversight, it also offers one of the most coveted business advantages in franchising: predictable, recurring revenue that compounds year after year. So, let's see what it takes to own a cleaning franchise of your own.👇
*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
*Information below taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19
Most people think they can buy a franchise, hire a GM, and the business will just run itself, but that’s rarely how it works. In this episode, we break down the truth about passive and semi-absentee franchise ownership, when it actually works, and why most brands don’t allow it out of the gate. You’ll learn what franchisors expect from new owners and the mindset shift required if you want real freedom down the line. If you're thinking about investing in a franchise with minimal involvement, this conversation will save you time, money, and frustration.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.
I’ll see you at the same time next week!
-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team