Founded in 1984, the Vanguard Cleaning Systems organization is built upon over 3,000 independently owned and operated franchised commercial cleaning businesses, which are licensed and supported by a Master Franchise network of 53 independent regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. Vanguard® franchised commercial cleaning businesses service more than 15,000 businesses, healthcare companies, educational facilities, and nonprofit organizations. The Vanguard brand has consistently been ranked among the top 50 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list.