Jani-King Franchise

Hi guys,
I'm intrigued to know if anyone can compile a list of franchisees who've had bad experiences of Jani king. The figs must run into 100's.
This information would be great if someone wanted to report them. It would add fuel to the fire, for any syndicate who wanted to take them on.
As you are aware, Andrew Lawson and Guy Strang were part of the syndicate in the late 90's, who were very disenchanted and started suing Jani king. There's press cuttings proving this point. However, they are now part of the equation. It's amazing how some people have a change of mind, isn't it?
As I'm a current franchisee, can anyone start the ball rolling for us to start the snowballing effect. to get out of this mess we find ourselves in?

As you know I'm a new franchisee so I'm not as hardened as some of the others. I still have hope that I can get my own accounts at my bid. I'm also hoping to use this forum to get insight on growing my business.
To give you one point of view on buying a JaniKing franchise buy in at the minimum and get your own accounts. I hired a company to set appointments for me just recently, we'll see how it goes.
As you know I'm very skeptical about their bidding practices in my area however, yesturday I was briefly presented with a contract that was competitively bid, not too much of a low-ball. It was a bit too far to fit into my longer term goals though. Then the second one I saw was back to minimum wage earnings again. Felt a little bit of hope there for a minute.
On my JaniKing business card is a PGA logo stating JaniKing as the official cleaning company of the PGA. Hopefully a good selling point for prospective clients that I like. They also have national accounts like Madison Square Garden and Texas Motor Speedway.
If I may pass on what I heard in our territory, one franchisee who billed over $900,000 last year bought in at the minimum. I would guess the labor costs on that to be a minimum of 50% and then 25% in royalty and administration fees then maybe 5% in supplies that would estimate a take home of $180,000 tops. The labor is probably more because on my accounts although much smaller I'm sure, if manned at minimum wage would eat up around 75% and then to keep that account paying someone that and expecting superman results...hope to hear from you all soon.
I'm in the U.S.

Just purchased a JaniKing franchise about 1 month ago. So far the contracts I've been presented are in my opinion low-ball bid also the details have been off on a few that I'm aware of.
The time estimate of clean is normally impossible for me to acheive with a complete cleaning, so I cut corners and smile or just grin and bear it hoping to adjust the contract later.
I've spoken with them about the low bidding and was recited a standard answer about how the market calls for it.
I've thought about it all and don't feel these are competitive bids at all just low-ball bids. If you were to do the math the wages come out at below minimum wage for doing the quality job you would want.
They talk about moral this and that, how about moral bidding?
As far as our market goes the real estate is among the highest in the country yet they feel we have among the cheapest labor market.

all j-k contracts are under quoted there fore every franchisee of theirs has to cut corners to complete the jobs. This poses a problem do the j-k customers know they are actually being ripped off as well as they are paying for work that is not being done. ask j-k to demonstrate to their franchisees how to complete the contracts within the times and they will come up with every excuse on why they are unable to do so. They know that it is not possible they even failed when they tried to do their own in house contracting. They had to almost double the time and pay to complete them.

Hi Guys, I to have been foolish enough to sign up for a Janiking franchise. But a week later found this site and changed my mind. Now would you believe it Janiking are taking me to court for the full franchise fee (£100+k). I have a solicitor but if anyone as information that may help it would be much appreciated.

Bigt

I'm a Jani-King franchise owner for the past 6 months now. Can't say its a great business nor a horrible business. The main point to remember is if you're considering buying a franchise with Jani-King is, ACQUIRE YOUR OWN ACCOUNTS! I cannot stress this enough, from my experience if you buy the accounts from JK they will be grossly under bided causing you to make little to no profit. However that's something you could eventually work around but the main reason you do not want to buy nor accept their accounts is because there's a high probability you're going to receive a "problem" account. JK apparently loves to give these away because each time a customer complains and cancels and the account is reassigned, that's a new franchisee fee they get to charge you so beware.

The best way to run this business is getting your own accounts and keeping JK's hands off. Price them yourself, maintain a strong rapport with your clients and you'll make a decent amount of money when its all said and done. Also keep in mind, its a business and it will take time, money and hard work. Having a full time job and running a JK business is possible but I wouldn't recommend it. If you're still unsure, its best to start off small to minimize your losses and you can easily make your investment back within 6 months. GOOD LUCK!

Cleaned out and penniless that is very disturbing info. I too am in the early stages of seeking out a franchise and am considering Jani King. I am in Canada, can you tell me where you are located. Also are you making money? Appreciate the help

I must say I find it sad that that is the way you feel about Jani King janikingvictim , I work for a reginal office in the USA and I hope none of the Franchise owners I have feel that way to me. I know that for ME to make any money in my job at the Reginal office I must make the Franchise owners money.
I wish you could come to the USA , I have franchise owners here thats been with us for 12+ years making alot of money.

thickhead

i would also appreciate any info on how it may be possible to extract onself from a JK franchise.

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Paul H, Nigel Y and Ian T & F are the thiefs

thickhead

i would also appreciate any info on how it may be possible to extract onself from a JK franchise.

[email protected]

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Hi all, I am curious about some things and I hope you can answer some questions I have. I had a customer for 14 years, (I cleaned for them), in comes a new office manager and I was gone, to jani king. It took me about 1 and a half to two hours a day to clean it, (5 days a week), and I made 1,300. a month. I'm curious what kind of bid JK told them and what hours they will spend and what they pay their employees? Did the office have to sign a contract and for how long. I'm hoping to get my account back once the office sees how bad they are! These guys are PICKY! I've taken over offices that JK was doing and they were dirty! Looks like they just emptied trash. They have a bad reputation in Ohio. I'm hoping to have the last laugh!!

HI Cleanup

I am aware off all the problems as i been long enough with them (for all my sins)
Yes they got me to as they have with all the otheres some dont know it yes some will find out soon enough
Are you still with JK ? If so i will c u on monday to the nice QRM