Culligan
Culligan International Company offers franchises for independent dealerships that supply authorized water-related products and services, such as household and commercial water conditioning, portable exchange, drinking water, deionized water regeneration, bottled water production and distribution, industrial products, and hemodialysis services under the Culligan proprietary marks. Franchisees purchase products and equipment from Culligan or approved suppliers, resell them to residential, commercial, industrial, and medical customers (including dialysis centers), and adhere to uniform operating standards and methods known as the Culligan System. The business model relies on initial franchise investments, ongoing royalties based on revenues from authorized products and services, and targets consumers and businesses seeking water quality solutions worldwide.
Franchise Costs
2% royalty + 1% system advertising contributions + 0.5% local/regional co-op (up to 1% B.O.B. special initiatives)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Culligan Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Culligan Current | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| MOSQUITO SHIELD | $121K – $158K | $55K | 8.0% | 435 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home 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
+33 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Culligan franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
465 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 Culligan franchise ranges from $130,000 to $813,515.37. This includes a franchise fee of $39,583.38. Ongoing royalty fees are 2.0% of gross sales.
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