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RealClean
RealClean Aircraft Detailing is a franchise that provides professional cleaning and detailing services for commercial and general aviation aircraft, including wet/dry washes, waxing, ceramic coatings, interior cleaning, disinfection, and specialty services like paint revitalization and brightwork polishing. Franchisees operate in exclusive territories defined by registered aircraft and aviation businesses, using proprietary products and brand standards to serve private aircraft owners, operators, Fixed Base Operations (FBOs), and corporate flight departments. The business model involves an initial franchise fee, ongoing royalties, and support from affiliates for products and marketing.
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Franchise Costs
7.5% royalty + 1.5% brand fund + $795/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Historical financial performance for a single company-owned affiliate unit for the 2024 calendar year, as explicitly stated in the 'Background' section and confirmed by Item 20 (Table 1 - Systemwide Outlet Summary) showing 1 company-owned outlet and 0 franchised outlets.
* All financial performance data is derived from the 'January - December 2024' table for the affiliate. 'Average gross revenue' is the 'Total Income'. 'Average gross profit' is the 'Gross Profit'. 'Average net profit' is the 'Total Income Less Total Cost of Goods Sold and Total SG&A / Disclosed Expenses' figure provided in the tables. Note 13 specifies this figure is 'not a substitute for Net Profit'. No explicit basis for a profit range (best_guess_profit_low/high) was provided beyond this single operating profit figure.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,895,380
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Imagine diving into a niche market like aircraft detailing, where private jets and corporate hangars demand pristine shine—RealClean promises that with proprietary products and exclusive territories. Item 19 finally discloses revenue figures for this aviation specialist, while a handful of SBA loans hints at real-world funding paths. But with franchising barely off the ground, does the data signal a high-flying opportunity or turbulence ahead?
RealClean's 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $235,641-$414,419, including a $56,500 franchise fee, covering vehicles, equipment, and initial inventory for mobile services targeting FBOs and flight departments. Ongoing fees hit 7.5% royalties on gross sales, 1.5% brand fund, plus a flat $795 monthly technology fee—stacking up to notable ongoing costs for a startup system. Item 19 shines brightly with average gross revenue of $1,895,380 across units, but remember this reflects a tiny sample from a brand with just one corporate location and no franchisees yet reporting in earnest.
System health raises flags: franchising since 2024 with flat growth from 1 location in 2023 to 1 in 2024 (+0%), despite ambitious 85 projected new units. Six SBA loans averaging $328,167 suggest some traction in financing, yet the lack of expansion or veteran franchisee data screams caution—high revenues look impressive on paper, but zero growth trajectory means unproven scalability in a specialized field. For investors eyeing aviation services, this high-investment play demands skepticism until units multiply and Item 19 matures beyond hypotheticals.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How RealClean Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RealClean Current | $236K – $414K | $57K | 7.5% | 0 |
| Tire Pros | $12K – $137K | $7K | N/A | 644 |
| MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES (MICHELIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE NETWORK) | $189K – $4.3M | $3K | N/A | 340 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE | $515K – $650K | $85K | 50.0% | 302 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE | $530K – $645K | $135K | 50.0% | 265 |
| TOMMY'S EXPRESS | $5.0M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 206 |
Automotive Services Average 24 franchises | $456K – $1.0M | $45K | 12.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Automotive 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for RealClean franchisees (2025 – 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.
6 SBA loans on record
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4 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a RealClean franchise ranges from $235,641 to $414,419. This includes a franchise fee of $56,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.5% of gross sales.