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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

One of the Top "BORING" Businesses to Start in 2026

from Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast · host Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire

👉 Want more franchises like this? Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEJan42026If you're interested in this specific business or any franchise at all, make sure to watch our video breaking down what you NEED to be looking at before investing: https://youtu.be/ELOkNzeIgJEStratus Building Solutions isn’t flashy, but this commercial cleaning franchise has built a multi-million dollar empire using a unique master franchise model. In this video, we break down what makes Stratus different, how the business model works, how much franchisees and master franchisees actually make, and the real costs to get started. You’ll see both the upside and challenges of this opportunity, plus real revenue numbers, including one master franchisee who made over $5 million (wait til you hear the real number). If you’re considering low-cost, high-margin service businesses, this is one you need to study.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=FEJan42026🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=FEJan42026------------------Ready to Build Your Empire?🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=FEJan42026💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=FEJan42026------------------Free Resources to Get You Started!Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEJan42026Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEJan42026Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEJan42026Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=FEJan42026Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=FEJan42026------------------Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Weekhttps://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=FEJan42026------------------TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro – Why “Boring” Businesses Work0:56 What Is Stratus Building Solutions?1:39 The Master Franchise Model Explained2:44 How the Business Model Works4:01 Stratus’ Green Cleaning Advantage4:40 B2B Customers & Recurring Revenue5:48 Real Startup Costs & Investment Breakdown7:02 How the Royalties Actually Work8:50 How Much Do Franchisees Really Make?10:32 Final Thoughts + Watch This NextMy Most Popular Business Videos:https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUghttps://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60 https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqsLegal stuff we have to say!The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD. Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchi

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👉 Want more franchises like this? Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEJan42026 If you're interested in this specific business or any franchise at all, make sure to watch our video breaking down what you NEED to be looking at before investing: https://youtu.be/ELOkNzeIgJE Stratus Building Solutions isn’t flashy, but this commercial cleaning franchise has built a multi-million dollar empire using a unique m...

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