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.
Franchise Costs
10% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $150-$250/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
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How Redline Gear Cleaning Compares
| Franchise | Investment | 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 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 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
7 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 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.
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