Redline Gear Cleaning
Redline Gear Cleaning franchises provide mobile on-site cleaning, inspection, and repair of firefighter personal protective equipment using specially equipped, customized trucks called Mobile Extraction Units (MEUs). Franchisees operate within protected territories, following proprietary processes and standards of the Redline System, with vehicles typically retrofitted by affiliate HC Risk Reduction. The target market includes municipal fire departments (paid, volunteer, or mixed), military installations, and airport fire departments.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
10% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $150-$250/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
How Redline Gear Cleaning Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Redline Gear Cleaning Current | $131K - $352K | $50K | 10.0% | 6 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K - $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K - $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K - $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business 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
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Redline Gear Cleaning franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Redline Gear Cleaning franchise ranges from $131,000 to $352,000. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
How many Redline Gear Cleaning franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Redline Gear Cleaning has 6 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2022.
Is Redline Gear Cleaning a good franchise to buy?
Whether Redline Gear Cleaning is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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