How many HOME CLEANING CENTERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, HOME CLEANING CENTERS has 21 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1984.

Can you get an SBA loan for a HOME CLEANING CENTERS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for HOME CLEANING CENTERS franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for HOME CLEANING CENTERS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $58,250. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is HOME CLEANING CENTERS a good franchise to buy?

HOME CLEANING CENTERS shows several positive indicators: 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.

HOME CLEANING CENTERS

Home Cleaning Centers of America franchises offer residential and commercial cleaning services, including carpet and upholstery cleaning, operated under a uniform business format with specified materials, equipment, and methods. The franchisor sells franchises granting exclusive geographical territories believed to be larger than competitors. Target markets include middle and upper-income households with dual-employed spouses for residential services and small businesses, primarily office cleaning, for commercial services.

Locations

$43K–$45K

Investment

Since 1984

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$12,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$43,300 – $45,300

Low: $43,300High: $45,300

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty (tiered down from 5% to 3% based on monthly gross sales volume) + right to charge 1% ad fund in future

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

Be careful if you are interested in investing. The lack of financial performance representations may indicate limited data or varying results across franchises.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How HOME CLEANING CENTERS Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 88% of Cleaning Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
HOME CLEANING CENTERS Current	$43K – $45K	$13K	5.0%	21
THE MAIDS	$82K – $160K	$57K	6.9%	1,517
Chem-Dry	$119K – $265K	$36K	7.0%	1,099
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
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

Top States

1CO

2MO

3TX

4GA

5IL

6IN

7KS

8CA

9KY

10AZ

11AR

12NE

13NV

14OH

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOME CLEANING CENTERS franchisees (2017 – 2018)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$58,250

Total Volume

$0.1M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a HOME CLEANING CENTERS franchise ranges from $43,300 to $45,300. This includes a franchise fee of $12,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.