Steri-Clean Ranked #1 in Our Industry—Two Years in a Row!

A Proud Moment for Our Team, Our Franchisees, and the Communities We Serve

We are thrilled to announce that Steri-Clean has once again been ranked #1 in our category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500®, earning the top spot for two consecutive years. This recognition is not only an honor—it’s a testament to the dedication, compassion, professionalism, and operational excellence demonstrated by every member of the Steri-Clean family.

Being included in the Top 500 Franchises is a major achievement on its own. But earning the #1 ranking in our industry—twice—is something truly extraordinary.

This award highlights what we’ve known for over 30 years: when you combine compassion, integrity, innovation, and a commitment to serving people during their most difficult moments, great things happen.

⭐ What Makes the Franchise 500 So Significant?

Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® is widely recognized as the most comprehensive and trusted ranking in the franchise world. Thousands of franchise systems submit for consideration each year—but only a fraction qualify, and even fewer rise to the top.

To be ranked #1 in our industry, Steri-Clean had to excel across five major evaluation pillars—each backed by hard data, audited documents, and rigorous scoring.

1. Costs & Fees

Entrepreneur evaluates total investment range, franchise fees, royalty structure, and overall transparency.

2. Support

This includes training, operational systems, marketing support, ongoing coaching, field assistance, and even the strength of the corporate team. Strong support = strong scores.

3. Size & Growth

Franchises are evaluated on number of units, year-over-year growth, and how consistently and responsibly they expand.

4. Brand Strength

Entrepreneur carefully considers years in operation, public reputation, social media presence, awards, and the overall credibility of the brand.

5. Financial Strength & Stability

Franchisors must submit updated financial documents that demonstrate a stable foundation and responsible long-term management.

After reviewing more than 150 data points, Entrepreneur applies a proprietary scoring formula. Only franchises with the very highest cumulative scores earn positions at the top of their categories.

And for two consecutive years, Steri-Clean has achieved that #1 spot.

⭐ Why Our #1 Ranking Matters

This recognition isn’t just about Steri-Clean—it’s about every franchise owner and every team member who brings compassion, professionalism, and excellence to their communities each day.

Our ranking confirms:

• Our systems work—because they’re based on over 30 years of experience.

• Our brand is strong—nationally recognized, trusted, and respected.

• Our training and support programs set industry standards.

• Our franchise network is growing responsibly and successfully.

• Our mission resonates with people across the country.

Most importantly, it shows that the world is recognizing the essential humanitarian value of the work we do: supporting individuals, families, and communities during some of the hardest moments of their lives.

⭐ A Win for Our Entire Franchise Family

We couldn’t have earned this achievement without:

• Our dedicated franchise owners

• Our compassionate field teams

• Our hardworking corporate staff

• The many professionals who refer clients to us—law enforcement, coroners, property managers, social workers, and more

• The communities that trust us during their most vulnerable times

Together, we’ve built something remarkable—and being ranked #1 two years running is proof of that.

⭐ Looking Ahead: Continuing the Mission

This honor fuels us to continue improving, expanding, innovating, and serving. While awards are wonderful, our true passion remains the same:

Helping people through unimaginable situations, restoring safety, dignity, and peace—one home, one family, one community at a time.

Thank you to everyone who made this achievement possible. Here's to another year of compassionate service, strong partnerships, and continued leadership in the crime scene cleanup and extreme cleaning industry.