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DRYMEDIC

DRYMEDIC

DRYMEDIC franchises offer residential and commercial restoration services, including mitigation and remediation, content cleaning, deodorizing, and reconstruction of buildings and contents damaged by fire, smoke, water, mold, normal wear, or other causes. The business model involves granting franchises to operators who either start new businesses or convert existing restoration services under the DRYMEDIC brand, utilizing proprietary systems, training, and standards. Target markets include homeowners, businesses, and property owners needing emergency and specialized cleaning and repair services.

Since 1996ServicesColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc. (indirect parent; ultimately owned by a fund advised by Apax Partners, LLP)www.drymedic.com
Item 19 Available

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

Investment
$196,325 - $318,860
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Locations
67

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$45,000
Initial Investment Range$196,325 - $318,860
Royalty Rate7.00%
Brand Fund1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees$1,150 - $1,350

7% royalty (tiered to 6% then 5%) + 1.5% brand fund (tiered down to 0%) + $1,150/mo technology, software & website fees

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations67
Corporate Locations22
States Operating25
Franchising Since1996
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,196,434
Median Gross Revenue
$746,082
Top Quartile Revenue
$2,743,342
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$159,854

Data Based On: 21 franchisees in operation for the entire 2024 fiscal year.

* Weighted average gross revenue per franchisee calculated from total aggregate gross revenue ($25,125,114) and total number of franchisees (21) in Table 2: ($25,125,114 / 21 franchisees) = $1,196,434. This matches the 'Average Gross Revenue for Group' in the TOTALS row of Table 2.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How DRYMEDIC Compares to Other Home Services Franchises

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 87% of Home Services franchises
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
DRYMEDIC
Current
$196K - $319K$45K7.0%67
MERRY MAIDS$127K - $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$150K - $177K$127K10.0%653
SIGN GYPSIES$4K - $5K$1KN/A587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K - $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K - $814K$40K2.0%460
Home Services Average
129 franchises
$144K - $289K$53K7.0%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 129 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

Top States by Outlet Count
1CA
9
2FL
7
3TX
7
4AZ
6
5NC
5
6TN
4
7OR
4
8LA
3
9AL
3
10WA
2
11CO
2
12IL
2
13MI
2
14MO
2
15NJ
2

+9 more states

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
3
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
19

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a DRYMEDIC franchise?

The total initial investment to open a DRYMEDIC franchise ranges from $196,325 to $318,860. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a DRYMEDIC franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a DRYMEDIC franchise is $1,196,434. The median revenue is $746,082.

How many DRYMEDIC franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, DRYMEDIC has 67 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1996.

Is DRYMEDIC a good franchise to buy?

DRYMEDIC shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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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