Bar-B-Clean
Bar-B-Clean franchises operate mobile businesses that provide on-site cleaning, servicing, and polishing of barbecues for residential and commercial customers within specific geographic areas. Franchisees use the Bar-B-Clean trademarks, proprietary system, and approved equipment and supplies. The franchisor offers single-unit franchises and multi-unit options up to ten businesses, targeting entrepreneurs interested in a home-based service business.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (min. $500/mo after 6 mos.) + 2% brand fund + $500/yr technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 18 franchised locations (14 full-time and 4 part-time) reporting gross revenue for 2024 calendar year.
* Average gross revenue was calculated as a weighted average of franchised unit gross revenue from Tables 1a and 1b, which explicitly present 2024 calendar year data for Full Time and Part Time Franchised Locations. Total of 18 units: (14 units total gross revenue $1,588,618) + (4 units total gross revenue $213,063) = $1,801,681 total gross revenue / 18 units = $100,093.39. Best guess profit (low and high) were estimated by applying the Affiliate Location's 2024 Adjusted Earnings margin (33.90%) to the calculated average franchised gross revenue ($100,093.39 * 0.3390 = $33,931.66).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Bar-B-Clean Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bar-B-Clean Current | $78K – $99K | $50K | 6.0% | 77 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K – $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K – $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K – $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
| OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING | $54K – $105K | $48K | N/A | 481 |
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises | $187K – $374K | $45K | 7.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+2 more states
Franchisee Contacts
28 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Bar-B-Clean franchise ranges from $78,200 to $99,120. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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