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title: "The #1 Commercial Cleaning Franchise Climbs Three Spots on the 2026 Franchise 500"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ebbb37be-095a-4907-94a2-ed97eb53c139
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260318_the_1_commercial_cleaning_franchise_climbs_three_spots_on_the_2026_franchis.html
category: "Cleaning & maid"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Cleaning & maid"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-03-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:33:33.101Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# The #1 Commercial Cleaning Franchise Climbs Three Spots on the 2026 Franchise 500

**TL;DR:** Stratus Building Solutions has climbed three spots on the 2026 Franchise 500 list, reflecting its forward momentum and consistent growth. The company provides environmentally friendly commercial cleaning services across the United States and Canada.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-03-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260318_the_1_commercial_cleaning_franchise_climbs_three_spots_on_the_2026_franchis.html).*

## Story

“Being ranked once again among the top brands on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list is a powerful reflection of the forward momentum Stratus continues to build year after year,” said Doug Flaig, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions. “Our consistent upward movement is driven by rapid systemwide growth, strong year-over-year performance, and the dedication of our franchise owners. As demand for commercial cleaning continues to rise, we remain focused on scaling responsibly while delivering long-term value to our partners and the communities we serve.”

For nearly two decades, Stratus Building Solutions has provided environmentally friendly commercial cleaning services to businesses across the United States and Canada. Through dedicated local entrepreneurs and regional support offices, Stratus delivers reliable solutions while setting new standards in the building services industry.

In Entrepreneur’s effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula continues to evolve. Each franchise is thoroughly evaluated and given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

"For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence. This year's ranking proves that the best brands don't just survive changing markets; they thrive in them," says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief. "These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success."

The Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for prospective franchisees. Stratus’ position on the ranking reflects consistent performance across its franchise system.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Entrepreneur (publication)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- Multi-Unit (sector)
- Jason Feifer (person)
- commercial cleaning (topic)
- franchise 500 (topic)
- Stratus Building Solutions (company)
- Doug Flaig (person)
- system growth (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260318_the_1_commercial_cleaning_franchise_climbs_three_spots_on_the_2026_franchis.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ebbb37be-095a-4907-94a2-ed97eb53c139).