OpenWorks

OpenWorks (established in 1983) is a leading commercial cleaning and facilities management brand headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. With 700+ franchisees operating across more than 50 states, OpenWorks is consistently ranked among Entrepreneur’s top fast-growing franchises and the Inc. 5000 list for multiple consecutive years.

• Turnkey commercial cleaning and facility services, including janitorial, disinfection, carpet cleaning, facilities maintenance and restoration services like pest, plumbing, landscaping, and HVAC under the “TotalWorks” brand model.
• Guaranteed customers from Day One: corporate sales teams secure multi-site contracts, which are then assigned to local franchisees—meaning no selling required to launch.
• Home-based, scalable model: minimal overhead without the need for retail or warehouse space; allows for flexible lifestyle choices and growth according to goals.

• Recession-resistant and essential services industry—cleaning demand remains steady in healthcare, education, industrial, and retail facilities.
• Semi-absentee ownership allowed: franchisees may manage operations remotely with a qualified manager handling local crews.
• Training and support provided through “FirstWorks®” onboarding and ongoing Franchise University modules, blending online learning, field instruction, and virtual coaching.

OpenWorks prefers franchisees who are:

• Service-minded and organized operators, capable of managing staff and delivering reliable service—no prior cleaning expertise required.
• Growth-oriented individuals, open to scaling beyond one territory and leveraging cross-selling opportunities with additional facility services.
• Community-focused entrepreneurs, including veterans and minority candidates—OpenWorks supports veterans with fee discounts and assists diverse candidates with certifications and contracting access.

• “FirstWorks® Onboarding Program”: ~40 hours of combined training including 20 hours of classroom and 20 hours of field instruction; required within 60 days of signing.
• Franchise University: ongoing education modules including business management, customer relations, safety, quality control, and leadership best practices.
• National support infrastructure: includes a corporate sales team assigning contracts, regional support consultants, business coaching, peer summits, vendor networks, and operational resources such as SOPs and technology platforms.

OpenWorks offers a compelling, low-entry investment opportunity in the stable, essential field of commercial cleaning and facilities management. With guaranteed customer contracts, home-based flexibility, strong veteran & diversity support, extensive training, and recurring revenue upside, it’s ideal for entrepreneurs seeking lifestyle-aligned growth with minimal sales pressure.

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