Chem-Dry
Chem-Dry franchises enable the establishment and operation of businesses providing carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, hard surface cleaning, spot removal, and other related services to residential and commercial customers using a proprietary system and trademarks. Franchisees are granted exclusive geographic territories and must adhere to the franchisor's methods outlined in operations manuals, with the option to operate from home for the first 24 months. The business model focuses on building a network of local franchise owners targeting markets with demand for professional cleaning services.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (4-7% of gross sales, starting at 7%) + up to 3% brand marketing fee + $450/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Chem-Dry Compares
Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Cleaning Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chem-Dry Current | $119K – $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K – $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| 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 |
| MOLLY MAID | $140K – $197K | $15K | 6.5% | 448 |
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
+35 more states
Franchisee Contacts
980 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)
Breach of post-termination covenants, breach of contract, and related claims involving former franchisees (one franchisor-initiated lawsuit settled with injunctions; one franchisee-initiated lawsuit with parallel arbitration).
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 Chem-Dry franchise ranges from $119,263 to $265,110. This includes a franchise fee of $36,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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