Spaulding Decon
Spaulding Decon franchises businesses that provide professional decontamination, cleanup, restoration, and removal services, specializing in bio-hazard cleanup, crime scene cleanup, microbial remediation, hoarding cleanup, drug lab cleanup, flood restoration, and related products. Franchisees operate from approved home offices (100-300 sq ft) using the company's proprietary system, including specific equipment, marketing, and procedures under the Spaulding Decon trademarks. The business model involves selling franchise rights for designated territories, targeting customers needing specialized cleanup services and competing with local independents, general contractors, and national companies.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1.5% brand fund + $300/mo technology + $475-$800/mo call center + $1,000/mo SEO/digital marketing + $450-$700/mo bookkeeping
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Spaulding Decon Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spaulding Decon Current | $163K – $205K | $50K | 8.0% | 14 |
| 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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+5 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Spaulding Decon franchisees (2017 – 2024)
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
12 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)
Primarily breach of franchise agreement disputes (both by franchisor against franchisees and vice versa), fraudulent inducement, misappropriation of trade secrets, defamation, trademark infringement, and related claims.
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 Spaulding Decon franchise ranges from $162,510 to $204,550. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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