Route’s Exchange, the platform modernizing how commercial cleaning contracts are sourced, matched, and awarded, today announced its updated roster of Founding Prime Members–now totaling 18 industry-leading companies representing a significant share of the U.S. market for multi-site and enterprise commercial cleaning services. Collectively, these operators are helping set the pace for a more efficient, transparent subcontracting ecosystem.

Exchange is currently live and operating nationwide, supporting real contract Opportunities and verified subcontracting connections across the U.S. In just two months since launch, Exchange has seen rapid adoption across both Primes and subcontractors. Founding Prime Members grew from five to 18 industry leaders, while claimed company profiles increased by over 300%. During this period, Primes posted more than 25 active Opportunities representing over 350 locations across 34 states, with awards already being completed inside Exchange.

Demonstrating strong network engagement beyond posted Opportunities alone, more than 550 verified connections have been made between Primes and subcontractors to date. Today, the platform supports over 650 active users, reflecting consistent, real-world usage by operators actively sourcing, connecting, and awarding work.

Building on this momentum, Exchange is preparing for an upcoming Opportunity projected to span more than 700 locations nationwide, signaling growing enterprise adoption and confidence in the platform’s ability to scale subcontractor coverage quickly and reliably.

“Commercial cleaning runs on relationships, but the way subcontracting has historically happened is fragmented, manual, and slow,
” said Ricky Regalado, founder of Route and cleaning industry operator. “These Founding Primes are validating what the industry has been asking for: a single place where Primes can find, vet, and engage qualified subcontractors in days–not months–without the noise and inefficiency that has defined subcontracting for decades.”

Updated Founding Prime Members

Exchange’s Founding Prime Members include:

• Citywide Building Maintenance
• CNS Cleaning Company
• Cummins Facility Service
• Environment Control
• ESCFederal Services
• JAN-PRO Systems International
• Kleen-Tech
• KleenMark
• Marsden Services
• Merchants Building Maintenance
• Moreno & Associates, Inc.
• PINCH
• Pinnacle Building Services
• SEJ Services
• Servicon
• St . Moritz Building Services, Inc.
• Stratus Building Solutions
• Velociti Services

Why this matters for the market

Unlike lead-based marketplaces or directory-style platforms, Exchange was built specifically for commercial cleaning contracting, with workflows designed to move from Opportunity to Award.

For Primes, subcontracting is often the difference between winning coverage and losing accounts, yet the process typically depends on outdated directories, one-off introductions, and inconsistent vetting.

For subcontractors, growth often hinges on who they know, not how strong their operation is. Exchange was built to change that dynamic by introducing a verified, searchable network designed specifically for commercial cleaning contracting.

Exchange helps the industry move faster by enabling:

• Real Opportunity posting (not lead lists)
• Verified company profiles that build trust and reduce back-and-forth
• Clearer matching by service area, capability, and readiness
• Faster coverage workflows that scale across regions

The early adoption seen inside Exchange suggests the industry is ready for a more standardized,
transparent approach to subcontracting.

Built in Chicago, with a mission to elevate the trades

Exchange is headquartered in Chicago and built by operators with deep roots in the commercial cleaning industry. The company’s mission is to bring connection, credibility, and scalable growth to subcontracting, raising the standard for how contracts are sourced and awarded across the U.S.

To learn more, claim a free company profile, or inquire about Prime membership, visit
www.getroute.com/exchange or schedule a demo.\

About Exchange

Exchange is a platform built to modernize commercial cleaning subcontracting. Primes post Opportunities and qualified subcontractors apply – supported by verified profiles and workflows designed to reduce friction, increase trust, and accelerate time-to-award.

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