Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN
Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN) franchises provide restoration drycleaning services for clothing, textiles, and soft contents damaged by insured casualties such as fires, floods, and smoke. Franchisees operate within exclusive geographic territories, using proprietary systems to pick up, process, store, and deliver restored items while billing insurance companies directly. The target market includes insurance adjusters, general contractors, contents cleaning companies, and third-party administrators seeking economical alternatives to replacement.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 1% ad fund + $5,000 annual fixed fee + $338-$373/mo technology fees (incl. $50/wk software license, $9/wk tablet, $4-12/wk cloud services, $15/wk call center).
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data from all United States CRDN franchised outlets for fiscal years 2021 through 2024, representing 507 franchise-years.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue per franchise unit by summing total gross revenue across all franchised outlets for fiscal years 2021-2024 ($656,537,669.86) and dividing by the sum of franchise units operational each year (128+125+127+127 = 507 franchise-years). Per-unit median, top quartile, and bottom quartile revenues are not provided in the document, only per-job metrics. The document explicitly states that net income or profit figures are not included.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN Compares to Other Cleaning Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN Current | $85K - $539K | $46K | 6.0% | 126 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K - $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| THE MAIDS | $118K - $141K | $60K | 6.9% | 1,472 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K - $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K - $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K - $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
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
+32 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchisees (2016 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchise ranges from $84,650 to $538,850. This includes a franchise fee of $45,600. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchise is $1,294,946.09.
How many Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN has 126 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchises. Historical data shows 21 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $695,019. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN a good franchise to buy?
Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN shows several positive indicators: established brand with 126+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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