How many Steamatic franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Steamatic has 41 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1967.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Steamatic franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Steamatic franchises. Historical data shows 10 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Steamatic franchisees, with an average loan amount of $184,490. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Steamatic a good franchise to buy?

Steamatic shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Steamatic

Steamatic franchisees operate mobile businesses providing catastrophe restoration, cleaning, repair, indoor environmental and air quality services, and related maintenance using proprietary Steamatic technology. They serve commercial and residential customers affected by fires, floods, mold, and other damages. The franchisor offers single-unit franchises and conversion opportunities for existing similar businesses, targeting property owners needing urgent restoration and cleaning services.

Locations

$222K–$445K

Investment

Since 1967

Franchising

ServicesCarrollton, TXSteamatic Holdings, LLCwww.steamatic.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$222,400 – $444,690

Low: $222,400High: $444,690

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Tiered royalty (8% down to 2% of gross revenue based on annual revenue milestones) + 2% brand fund contribution.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Steamatic Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 86% of Cleaning Services franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Steamatic Current	$222K – $445K	$40K	8.0%	41
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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2FL

3ND

4VA

5KS

6LA

7AR

8IN

9MN

10MO

11NM

12NV

13OK

14WI

15AZ

+12 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Steamatic franchisees (2016 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$184,490

Total Volume

$1.8M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

39 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Steamatic franchise ranges from $222,400 to $444,690. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.