Bar-B-Clean

Item 7 details the initial investment at $78,200-$99,120, covering the $49,500 franchise fee, vehicle, equipment like pressure washers and polish kits, initial inventory, and three months' operating capital. Ongoing fees include 6% royalty (minimum $500/month after six months), 2% brand fund, and $500 annual technology fee—keeping costs predictable for a low-overhead model. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $100,093 across mature units, translating to an estimated profit of exactly $33,932, likely after expenses in this lean operation where franchisees handle solo or with minimal help.

The system's vitality jumps out: 77 franchise locations plus one corporate, up 175% from 28 in 2023, fueled by 18 projected new units amid just 10 non-renewals and 5 transfers. No major red flags in litigation or bankruptcies per the FDD, and multi-unit options up to 10 territories suit ambitious owners chasing scale in underserved neighborhoods. For hands-on entrepreneurs eyeing $30K+ net on $100K top-line with minimal staff, this niche cleaner delivers scalable returns in a feel-good, repeat-business service—just verify local demand matches the national boom.