Doug Flaig

Stratus Clean nears 100 master territories with 97 active regions.

Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is adding three new honors to its 2026 run.

Stratus Clean reports record growth in first half of 2026

Things are constantly changing at a fast-growing franchise with new franchisees, more territories, changes in technology, and AI.

Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is reporting strong momentum through the first half of 2026, marking its first six months operating under its new…

Stratus Clean reports double-digit sales growth and added six new master franchise territories in the first half of 2026.

Stratus Clean continues their strategic expansion across the Southeast with the addition of new master franchise territories in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama.

Stratus Clean has identified the Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama markets for targeted expansion, adding new master franchise territories in the Southeast.

Stratus Building Solutions rebrands as Stratus Clean after 20 years.

Stratus Building Solutions has launched a major rebranding effort, introducing a new name and tagline.

Franchisors and franchisees have been united in a singular focus over the last three years in an effort to develop more leads.

“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.

At the 2025 FLDC, industry leaders shared best practices for one of franchising’s most overlooked topics: exit strategies.

Franchise leaders leverage tech and data to improve customer experiences

Franchise CEOs and leaders gathered at the Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) for the “CEO Summit: The Future of Loyalty–Innovating for Sustained Business Excellence,” which brought together visionaries to s

In the business world, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce, so it’s typical for CEOs to practice an authoritarian style of leadership to drive the bottom line.

In today's fast-paced, tech-enabled franchise environment, delivering exceptional customer experiences requires more than just good intentions — it demands deliberate strategy, the right tools, and actionable data.

This exclusive, two-hour session brought together visionaries from across several different franchise sectors to share how innovation, technology, and a redefined approach to franchisee and customer engagement are fueling the next wave of sustainable growth.

Stratus Building Solutions has been awarded with the title of the Fastest Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine.

Low-cost franchises require strategic support from franchisors to provide high-quality support to franchisees, according to Doug Flaig, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions.

Low-cost franchises can provide a pathway to business ownership for veterans, offering financial accessibility and a structured environment.

Stratus Building Solutions expanded with a new location in Milwaukee owned by Ty Redmond and Darrel McNeal.

Stratus Building Solutions President Doug Flaig is accepted into the Forbes Business Council, recognizing his business achievements and growth.

Stratus Building Solutions opens a new Master Franchise location in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to serve the growing demand for green cleaning janitorial services.