Stratus Clean Accelerates 2026 Growth with Industry and Customer Wins

The company’s rise in the annual Franchise Times ranking follows a year of significant expansion, marked by $238 million in systemwide sales and an 11.7% increase in revenue. This growth trajectory is mirrored at the regional level, where Lee and Amy Cantres, the Master Franchise Owners for Atlanta South, were named the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Franchisee of the Year. The Cantres distinguished themselves by setting a company record for monthly recurring revenue and maintaining a perfect record of zero customer terminations during their inaugural year.

In Florida, the Stratus Clean Orlando team, led by Matt and Amy McCartney, secured the Orlando’s Best Award in the commercial cleaning category. Unlike industry-peer rankings, this honor was determined by direct customer feedback and surveys, serving as a benchmark for the team's operational efficacy. CEO Doug Flaig noted that these awards underscore the company's commitment to a service-first approach, noting that the brand now supports 96 Master Franchise Territories and over 5,200 unit franchisees across the United States and Canada.