FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS.
Based on 2025 FDD · 3 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $263K – $3.0M. Reported owner economics show $273K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $30K franchise fee · 9.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS requires a total initial investment of $263K to $3.0M (midpoint approximately $1.6M), with an initial franchise fee of $30K. The ongoing fee burden is 9.5% (6.5% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS locations is $1.1M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $273K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 16.7% with a payback period of approximately 6.0 years.
CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS operates approximately 2 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 7.2%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2012-2024). 26 loans across 3 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
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