How much revenue does a Zerorez franchise make?

According to the 2026 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Zerorez franchise is $1,428,301. The median revenue is $890,136.

How much profit can you make with a Zerorez franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Zerorez franchise ranges from $550,688 to $821,466 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many Zerorez franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Zerorez has 60 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2003.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Zerorez franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Zerorez franchises. Historical data shows 10 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Zerorez franchisees, with an average loan amount of $705,880. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Zerorez a good franchise to buy?

Zerorez shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), 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.

Zerorez

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Zerorez franchises provide professional cleaning services for carpets, tiles, upholstery, fabrics, hard surface floors, and optional services like air duct cleaning, wood floor restoration, and air filters using proprietary ZEROREZ technology delivered via branded mobile cargo vans. The business model licenses franchisees to operate in exclusive territories, offering access to equipment, supplies, brand standards, and manuals while selling related products. Target markets include residential and commercial customers with needs for restorative cleaning of living surfaces.

Locations

$219K–$411K

Investment

Since 2003

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$218,718 – $410,698

Low: $218,718High: $410,698

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2.25% Zr Ware technology fee + 1% national brand fund

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Average Gross Profit

Data Based On: 43 franchisees with at least one year of operating history for the year 2025.

* Best guess for profit range is estimated using Average Contribution Margin ($550,688) as the low end and Average Gross Profit ($821,466) as the high end. This range reflects the explicitly provided profit metrics after different levels of expense deductions. It is noted that other administrative expenses and owner compensation are not reflected in the provided figures, making a precise net profit/income calculation impossible from the given data.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Zerorez Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 85% of Cleaning Services franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Zerorez Current	$219K – $411K	$30K	6.0%	60
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	$51K – $87K	$48K	N/A	454
Cleaning Services Average 75 franchises	$189K – $373K	$46K	7.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 75 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Zerorez franchisees (2012 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$705,880

Total Volume

$7.1M

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

55 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 Cases1

Arbitration against franchisee entities and principal over franchise agreement amendment, regional development rights payment, and related breach of contract claims; resolved in favor of franchisor in 2025.

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 Zerorez franchise ranges from $218,718 to $410,698. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.