Gorilla Property Services is a 100% mobile exterior cleaning and maintenance franchise founded in 2015 and franchising since 2017. With 54 locations in Canada and expanding into the United States, Gorilla provides property managers and homeowners with a single source for all exterior services — from pressure washing and window cleaning to snow removal and Christmas light installation. The business runs entirely from a phone through Gorilla’s proprietary CRM.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Net Worth Required: $300,000
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator
- Location Type: Home-based, 100% mobile
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Experience Required: None
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Only national brand serving commercial, industrial, AND residential
- 100% mobile — run entirely from your phone
- Year-round services eliminate seasonal revenue gaps
- “One Call” model creates recurring property manager relationships
- Sliding scale royalty drops from 6% to 4% after $500K sales
About Gorilla Property Services
Gorilla Property Services launched in 2015 to solve a problem in the highly fragmented exterior cleaning industry: property managers juggling multiple vendors for different services. Gorilla became the “One Call” solution — a single provider handling everything from pressure washing and gutter cleaning to snow removal and Christmas lights. The model proved successful in Canada with 54 franchise locations before expanding into the United States.
The business is 100% mobile with no storefront required. Franchisees manage operations entirely through Gorilla Pro, the proprietary CRM platform. From a phone, owners take inbound customer calls, schedule services, send estimates, process payments, notify customers, and track technicians in real time. Many services — dryer vent cleaning, graffiti removal, snow clearing — are required by building insurance companies and local bylaws, creating essential recurring revenue that isn’t discretionary.
Why Franchise With Gorilla Property Services?
- Only national brand covering all property types — commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential creates maximum market reach.
- “One Call” positioning builds ongoing relationships with property managers who need a reliable single vendor.
- 100% mobile operations run from your phone through Gorilla Pro CRM — schedule, estimate, invoice, and track from anywhere.
- Year-round services eliminate seasonal gaps — spring cleaning, summer washing, fall maintenance, winter snow and lights.
- Sliding scale royalty rewards growth — drops from 6% to 4% once you exceed $500K in annual sales.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: The exterior cleaning and property maintenance industry is highly fragmented with very few national brands. Property managers prefer consolidated vendor relationships to simplify operations. Gorilla fills this gap by offering comprehensive services under one brand, creating stickiness that single-service competitors cannot match.
Competitive Advantage: Most exterior cleaning companies specialize in one service — pressure washing OR window cleaning OR snow removal. Gorilla does it all. This “One Call” approach means property managers don’t shop around for each service. Once you’re their vendor, you handle everything, creating recurring revenue across multiple service lines year-round.
ABF Timing Insight: With 54 locations proven in Canada, Gorilla is now expanding aggressively into the United States with prime territories available. Early US franchisees benefit from a refined system, established training infrastructure, and call center support developed over years of Canadian operations. The sliding scale royalty (6% → 4%) rewards franchisees who scale.
Training & Support
- 6-phase Gorilla University training over approximately 6 weeks covering field operations, admin, CRM, and service delivery.
- Phase 1-3: Integration, virtual modules, and setup of bank accounts, vehicle, vendors, and systems.
- Phase 4: In-person Monday-Friday training covering in-field and classroom instruction.
- Phase 5: Launch support with CRM management, marketing, networking, and KPI tracking.
- Call center handles client management and supports inbound inquiries.
- Ongoing training as industry knowledge evolves.
Is Gorilla Property Services the Right Fit for You?
- Entrepreneurs who want a simple, scalable service business
- Relationship builders who can develop property manager accounts
- Operators comfortable managing and leading technician teams
- Business owners who value mobility and flexibility over brick-and-mortar
- Driven individuals ready to meet goals and scale beyond a single territory
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for Gorilla Property Services
- Seeking passive or semi-absentee ownership — this is owner-operator
- Uncomfortable with sales and building B2B relationships
- Expecting single-service simplicity — Gorilla’s value is comprehensive offerings
- Less than $100,000 in liquid capital or $300,000 net worth
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Ownership timeline: Approximately 6 weeks from signing through Gorilla University to launch
- Total Investment: $128,950 – $214,500
- Franchise Fee: $49,500 (single unit) / $30,000 additional units
- Royalty: 6% sliding to 4% after $500K annual sales
- Ad Fee: 2%
- Minimum Liquid Capital: $100,000 — required for consideration
- Net Worth Requirement: $300,000
- Veteran discount available
- Financial assistance provided
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What services does a Gorilla Property Services franchise offer?
A. Comprehensive exterior services: pressure washing, house washing, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, graffiti removal, snow clearing, salting, and Christmas light installation.
Q. Do I need exterior cleaning experience to own a Gorilla Property Services franchise?
A. No. Gorilla University provides complete training on performing each service, equipment operation, customer service, and proprietary systems. Strong people skills and drive to scale matter more than technical background.
Q. Is Gorilla Property Services seasonal?
A. No. Gorilla operates year-round: spring gutter cleaning and soft washing, summer pressure washing and windows, fall roof care and dryer vents, winter snow removal and Christmas lights. Every season is busy season.
Q. How does the Gorilla Property Services mobile model work?
A. The business runs 100% from your phone through Gorilla Pro CRM. Schedule services, send estimates, process payments, notify customers, and track technicians — all from anywhere.
Next Steps
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the liquid capital requirement of $100,000 and net worth requirement of $300,000 established by the franchisor.
Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for Gorilla Property Services.
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