JAN-PRO Tampa certifies 26 new franchise owners in 2026

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting in Tampa has certified 26 new franchise owners so far in 2026 across five Tampa Bay communities. The expansion lifts the regional network to nearly 200 owners serving 1,742 facilities.

Why it matters: - JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting in Tampa is expanding its local franchise base while serving a wider share of Tampa Bay commercial properties. - The regional network now supports 1,742 facilities across the Tampa Bay area, showing the scale of the business footprint.

What happened: - JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting in Tampa certified 26 new franchise owners so far in 2026. - The new owners are based in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey and Spring Hill. - The regional network includes nearly 200 franchise owners. - The certifications were announced Oct. 9, 2026.

The details: - The 2026 certifications span four counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando. - Tampa is in Hillsborough County. - St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County. - Wesley Chapel and New Port Richey are in Pasco County. - Spring Hill is in Hernando County. - Three of the five communities represented are north of Tampa in Pasco and Hernando counties. - Each new franchise owner completed the franchise system's five-course certification program. - Franchise owners operate as independently owned businesses within the regional network. - The network provides commercial cleaning services in Tampa and neighboring communities. - Facilities served include offices and other commercial properties. - The Tampa Bay regional website lists office cleaning information, including scheduling details, on its website. - Services listed on the Tampa Bay regional website include janitorial cleaning, carpet cleaning, commercial window cleaning, commercial deep cleaning, commercial sanitation, commercial power washing and commercial floor care. - Floor care services listed on the site include stripping and waxing. - Industries listed on the site include business offices, banks and financial institutions, industrial and manufacturing facilities, property management companies and logistics companies. - The Tampa Bay regional office is located at 6908 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, Florida 33625.

Between the lines: - The new certifications suggest JAN-PRO is building density across both central Tampa Bay and outlying communities north of Tampa. - The mix of service lines and target industries points to a broad commercial footprint rather than a single niche.

What's next: - The regional office is likely to keep certifying and supporting independently owned franchise businesses as demand grows across the Tampa Bay market. - The network's service reach may continue to expand as new owners complete certification and begin operating in their communities.

The bottom line: - JAN-PRO Tampa is using franchise certifications to scale its local commercial cleaning network while serving more facilities across the region.