What is the relationship between Facility Brands, Inc. and Buildingstars International, Inc.?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Facility Brands, Inc. was incorporated in Missouri on December 28, 2011. In early 2012, Facility Brands, Inc. became the holding company and parent for us, our parent, Buildingstars International, Inc. and our affiliates Buildingstars, Inc. and Green Sky Franchise Group, Inc.
Buildingstars, Inc. was incorporated under the name of Advantage Building Services, Inc., a Missouri corporation on September 30, 1994. On March 28, 2000, the name was changed to Buildingstars, Inc. Its principal place of business is at 33 Worthington Access Drive, St. Louis, MO 63043. From 1994 until 1999, Buildingstars, Inc.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Facility Brands, Inc. is the holding company and parent for Buildingstars International, Inc. Facility Brands, Inc. became the holding company and parent for Buildingstars International, Inc. in early 2012. Buildingstars International, Inc. offers and sells master franchises which sublicense Buildingstars franchises. As of December 31, 2024, there were 2 master franchises operating.
This corporate structure means that Facility Brands, Inc. ultimately controls Buildingstars International, Inc. and its operations. As a holding company, Facility Brands, Inc. likely sets the overall strategic direction and financial policies for Buildingstars International, Inc. This structure is not uncommon in franchising, as it allows for separation of liabilities and management of different aspects of the franchise system.
For a prospective Buildingstars franchisee, this information provides insight into the overall organization of the Buildingstars franchise system. It clarifies who the ultimate decision-making entity is (Facility Brands, Inc.) and how the master franchising operations of Buildingstars International, Inc. fit into the larger picture. Understanding this structure can be helpful when evaluating the long-term stability and strategic direction of the Buildingstars franchise opportunity.