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.
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
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 | $550K – $680K | $135K | 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 | $442K – $985K | $47K | 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
SBA Loan History
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.
Franchisee Contacts
4 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 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.
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