Cleanest Restaurant Group

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $102,686-$144,174, covering the $60,000 franchise fee, equipment, vehicles, and initial marketing—lean for a service play that kicks off from home and eyes commercial space as you grow. Ongoing fees hit 8% royalty plus 1% brand fund (capping at 3%), $500/month local marketing, and $200-$850/month tech—aggressive but standard for rapid scalers. Item 19 shines with average gross sales of $192,579 and median $161,568 across units, implying solid top-line potential even pre-profit after fees; no EBITDA disclosed, so factor 20-30% margins typical in cleaning.

System maturity shows promise: 10 franchised plus 1 corporate spot, 4 SBA loans averaging $162,250 signal lender confidence, and 10 projected new units for 2025. Growth exploded +150% last year, but watch for Item 20 trends like terminations or renewals in this newbie brand. For territory-based ops in a recession-proof restaurant niche, it's a low-barrier bet if you hustle sales—revenue data beats many peers under $200K investment, but execution in a fragmented market decides if you hit that median or lag.