What is considered 'Specialty Work' for a Buildingstars franchise?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For the On-Site Manager Program, you will pay a Royalty Fee of 20% instead of 10% on those Gross Sales attributable to Specialty Work. For the Corporate Program, you will pay a Royalty Fee of 30% instead of 10% on those Gross Sales attributable to Specialty Work. "Specialty Work" means project work that is above and beyond the scope of the monthly janitorial services, such as carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, window cleaning, and special projects. Franchisees in the Technician Program are not permitted to do Specialty Work.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES\ (FDD pages 14–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, "Specialty Work" is defined as project work that goes beyond the regular monthly janitorial services. This includes services like carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, window cleaning, and other special projects.
The type of franchise program a franchisee chooses affects the royalty fee percentage on gross sales attributable to specialty work. For the On-Site Manager Program, the royalty fee is 20% on gross sales from specialty work, while for the Corporate Program, it is 30%. This is in contrast to the standard royalty fee of 10% for both programs on regular gross sales.
Notably, franchisees in the Technician Program are not allowed to perform specialty work. This restriction is important for prospective franchisees to consider when selecting their franchise program, as it limits the scope of services they can offer and potentially their revenue streams. Franchisees should carefully evaluate which program aligns best with their business goals and capabilities, considering the limitations and royalty fee structures associated with specialty work.