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Zerorez
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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2.25% Zr Ware technology fee + 1% national brand fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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
Avg. Revenue: $1,428,301
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Zerorez differentiates itself in the crowded cleaning sector through proprietary technology that skips harsh chemicals for a residue-free finish on carpets, floors, and upholstery. With Item 19 financial disclosures and a track record of SBA financing, this brand hints at solid earning potential for mobile service operators. Yet, a recent uptick in terminations and arbitration cases raises questions—can its innovative edge overcome operational hurdles in exclusive territories?
Item 7 outlines the initial investment from $218,718 to $410,698, covering the $30,000 franchise fee, branded cargo vans, and proprietary equipment for services like air duct cleaning and wood restoration. Ongoing fees total 6% royalty, 2.25% Zr Ware technology surcharge, and 1% brand fund, which support national marketing while franchisees sell supplies in residential and commercial markets. Item 19 shines here: average gross revenue clocks $1,428,301 with a median of $890,136 across 60 franchise locations, translating to estimated profits of $550,688 to $821,466 after expenses—numbers that beat many cleaning peers and reflect strong demand since franchising began in 2003.
System metrics paint a stable but not explosive picture: 22 corporate units anchor growth, with 7 projected new franchises amid just 3 terminations and 2 transfers in the latest FDD (2026). Ten SBA loans averaging $705,880 signal lender confidence for scaling in exclusive territories from Utah headquarters. A 2025 arbitration win over a franchisee on contract breaches bolsters franchisor resolve, but watchful eyes on litigation trends matter; overall, Zerorez suits hands-on operators chasing $1M+ revenue in restoratives without the residue of traditional cleaners.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Zerorez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zerorez Current | $219K – $411K | $30K | 6.0% | 60 |
| COVERALL COMMERCIAL CLEANING FRANCHISE | $18K – $64K | $16K | 5.0% | 5,669 |
| VCS BUSINESS | $14K – $37K | $5K | 6.0% | 1,914 |
| 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 |
Cleaning Services Average 80 franchises | $175K – $366K | $46K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 80 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Zerorez franchisees (2012 – 2025)
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.
10 SBA loans on record
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55 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
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)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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.
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