The Cleaning Authority
Authority Brands, LLC
Company Information
7120 Samuel Morse Drive Suite 300 Columbia, Maryland 21046
The Cleaning Authority, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” “ours,” “TCA” or the “Company”) is a Maryland limited liability company, organized on February 4, 2010, with our principal office located at 7230 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Maryland 21046. Our telephone number is (410) 740 1900. We began offering franchises in September 2010. As of December 31, 2018, the end of our last fiscal year, there were 211 TCA franchised businesses operating in the United States of America. We have not offered franchises in any other line of business. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit A.
We offer franchises allowing you to operate a eleaning business under “THE- ClE'ANING AUTHORITY” name and service mark (the “Business”), according to a The: Cleaning Authority Franchise Agreement that you and we will sign (the “Franchise Agreement”), A copy of the, Franchise Agreement is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit C. If yOu are an entity, all owners of a fifteen-percent (15%) or more interest in you must sign the guaranty attached to the Franchise Agreement as Exhibit A. The Business will' specialize in, cleaning, the inside of residential homes similar to a maid service (“Core Services”), but may also include carpet cleaning, window cleaning, furniture Cleaning,, the cleaning of commercial properties and businesses, .and any other type of cleaning service to any customer (“Non-Core Services”). You are prohibited from offering Non-Core Services during the term of the Franchise Agreement unless you do so under the Marks and pay to us a royalty-on all revenue attributable to-your provision ofNomCore Services. We may grant franchises to owners of existing residential cleaning businesses (“Conversion Businesses'') that are not operated under a third party's name or .mark. Upon conversion, we may, among other things, waive or reduce the Territory Fee for'these Conversion Businesses, which will be reflected in an-addendum to the Franchise. Agreement
5 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
6/10
Summary of potential earnings
$887,863 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Services-General
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of The Cleaning Authority Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $55,878 Maximum: $91,504
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $105,278 Maximum: $172,654
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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