JAN-PRO Franchise Complaints.
Janitorial franchises like Jani-King, Coverall and Jan-Pro are quite controversial, with detractors warning that franchisees are really just buying low paying jobs… or worse. UnhappyFranchisee.com asked: Is the JAN-PRO Franchise a Scam?
Here are some of the comments we received:
N LYNN wrote:
“We have an account we no longer wish to service – it doesn’t pay enough for all the work required.
“We gave them notice that we would no longer be working that account, but they say we can’t quit it until they find someone to fill it. I don’t think they are trying very hard. “
Jeff wrote:
“These guys underbid all the competition, so low that no one can make any money. If you buy a franchise from Janpro, read their contract before anything. Don’t gave them any money until you read the contract. You can Google them and read anything on Ripoff report to see what their former franchise people have to say about Janpro. I agree, they pay so low there is no way you can hire anybody, so low you will have to hire illegal immigrants to work for nothing because you can pay enough for the minimum wage because they bid so low onthe job and suckered you to buy the account because the cleaning is getting done for nothing…. Search and research if this business is for you, it is not a 100K business like you think, it takes a lot of work to earn that.”
Patty wrote:
“Beware, Beware, Beware!!!!!!!!! Jan Pro franchise is a huge rip off. The business tactics they use are very deceitful. They lie to you to get you to buy into the business and AFTER you have given your money to them you find out the truth. You will not make money unless you work 24 hours a day and do all the work yourself. Find an ongoing lawsuit and join in if you can or start your own lawsuit against them to get your money back.”
Jerry wrote:
“I to got rippedoff by jan-pro. They got me accounts that payed so low that I was making less than minimum wage. Since I posted my Phone number on another site I have been geting Tons of calls from people all over the country. I cant believe how many people from all over the country have called me. I even received a call from Canada. It’s really sad how jan-pro keeps ripping off so many people and so many families. What is really sad is when they ripoff single Moms. Now many of us from all over the country are getting together and we are taking legal action. I’m now a member of a National Class Action Lawsuit.”
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1st amendment and "guest": Maybe you both should just "hang up" your gloves for a while, take some time and read the FDD, take some time and read the Policy and Procedures part of the agreement. Might surprise you what you find out. Of course, why do that? It doesn't benefit your argument at all. STUPIDTY is Bliss, is your obvious motto of the day.
1st amendment even has "detractors" that state that though they "hate Jan-Pro" what I'm saying about the "bidding", what I'm saying about the "insurance" , what I'm saying about the Policy and Procedures is correct.
HMM....... Maybe at the end of the day, It's what you make of a situation that sets you apart from the "crowd". 1st amendment failed miserably as an owner/operator, it is obvious that "guest' has a "money making" motive for his activity, that's why they are on this site all hours of the day and night, yet they both want to "make fun" of my postings.
HOLLER!!! If you LOVE FREEDOM of SPEECH!!!!! I would say "1st amendment" then 1st amendment would think I've switched sides.
Former Jan-Pro Operations Manager:
Profit margin is not greater than 1%. Don't know how your "master" did it, but most charge a 3.9% Override cost for insurance. Most policies are set up as follows:
Basic Liability 1M
Umbrella: 2M
Bonding: 50 or 100K depending on state requirements
Vehicle Standard Rates
Workmans Comp Standard Rates
So no, by the time the "fee's" were paid, volume of growth adjusted yearly, % paid for "under rating" (most Jan-Pro's grew each year from the previous, despite what "guest" and 1st amendment say)
I saw reported "master figures" from across the country at one point, avg. was actually .8% across the board profit on Insurance. Now, if you didn't carry the auto portion, could be higher obviously, buy mine did, because we actually had "in house" crews in regards to floor and carpet cleaning.
Chicago is paying 6% monthly
Former Jan-Pro Operations Manager: WOW! they were ripping people off then, that's totally ridiculous. Even I agree that unless they had too many "liability issues" that that is just UNFAIR and Outrageous.
I can't remember who ran that office, he was an idiot though, he used to work for Cleannet at some point and time. I have friends at Cleannet and even they used to make fun of him about how STUPID he was.
Guest: Yes, before you "cut and paste" the fact that I called another Jan-Pro "master" an idiot and you put in what I said about Rich Kissane and others, lets agree to the following:
I've said it all along, there are some people in Jan-Pro both on the "master" level and on the "executive" level that I personally wish weren't there. I wish they would simply pack their bags, sell, move on etc....
Guess what, unless you work in a one person shop, you wish that certain people weren't part of an organization. "guest" I'm sure that you have people that you work with, that you wish weren't there. I'm sure there are SEIU members and attorneys you wish would just "move on".
1st amendment of course loves everyone in the world because they are VETERANS, MOTHERS of VETERANS, ILLEGAL ALIENS, associated with the SEIU, His pack of "merry attorneys" and/or all of the above.
Jerry writes "I’ve said it all along, there are some people in Jan-Pro both on the “master” level and on the “executive” level that I personally wish weren’t there. I wish they would simply pack their bags, sell, move on etc…. unless you work in a one person shop, you wish that certain people weren’t part of an organization"
Nice try, Jerry, but your attempt at deception is transparent, as usual.
We're not talking about "idiot" co-workers, are we? When you buy a unit franchise you are paying money to and putting your fate in the hands of the franchisor and, to an even greater extent, the master franchisee.
Your "Idiot List" includes Jan-Pro senior management & your master. You've stated that there are other masters who are "bad apples" You've stated the industry is in need of reform.
With views like that, only an idiot would recommend becoming a Jan-Pro unit franchisee. Why do you keep defending a franchise that puts one's fate into the hands of idiots, Jerry? You're not an idiot, are you Jerry? Because defending the Jan-Pro franchise would make you an idiot, Jerry. Jerry? Jerry?
Jerry:
You contradict yourself so openly and consistently it's hardly even a challenge.
You state that everyone from Kissane to your old Master are idiots.
Yet you still think encourage people to consider buying the franchise.
Seems like a franchise for and by idiots. I think I see why you're personally so fond of Jan-Pro.
;)
Anon: Well you're as exciting and original as "guest". I have told people honestly and openly not to purchase any franchise or any business without doing proper "due dilligence" . Not defending nor am I recommeding anyone to or for Jan-Pro. Unlike you, "guest" and 1st amendment, I'm simply stating FACTS.
Obviously you don't care to read, can't read, won't read my earlier postings. Get up to speed or stay out of the conversations.
Guest: No contradiction. Never recommeded anyone buy a Jan-Pro or any other franchise, just told them to do "due dilligence" Not to believe Me, certainly not YOU or 1st amendment.
For some people this opportunity works well, for others not so well, for 1st amendment and others like him that don't put forth the effort, time, energy and obviously have no or limited people skills, NO WAY JOSE!!!!!
News flash, Jerry: This IS their due diligence.
You've already said the FDDs are so out of date they can't get a hold of unit franchisees. Entrepreneur magazine and other paid-propaganda won't give them the truth.
I think they SHOULD listen to what you've said:
Jan-Pro is run by "idiots" (according to Jerry)
Some master franchisees are "idiots" (like Jerry's old master)
Some master franchisees are "bad apples" (according to Jerry)
Jerry has not given a list of which masters are "bad apples" and which are ok. So the question prospective franchisees should ask is: Do I want to risk signing a fat legal agreement and handing over my hard-earned money to a company run by idiots and "bad apples"?
If you answered YES, then Jerry's comments indicate Jan-Pro is right up your alley!