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Cleaning/JanitorialLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 85/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

Chem-Dry Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Chem-Dry.

Based on 2025 FDD · 6 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
62
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
F
24/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Chem-Dry franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Chem-Dry franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $68K – $207K. Reported owner economics show $35K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$68K – $207K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$35K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
3.9 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
23.3%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $58K franchise fee · 0.4% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$68K – $207K
MinMid: $137KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$58K
Royalty Rate
-
Ad Fund Rate
0.4%
Total Burden
-
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
1,284
-185 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -12.9%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
12.6%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
25.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
3.9 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
23.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$100K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 23.33% · MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Chem-Dry vs. Cleaning/Janitorial Average

MetricChem-DryCleaning/Janitorial Avg
SBA Default Rate23.3%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return25.4%▲15.5%
Total Investment$137K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2010-2026). 37 loans across 20 states.

Default Rate
23.3%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
37
20 states
Total Loan Volume
$5.7M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$155K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
18
Paid in Full (49%)
7
Currently Active
7
Charged Off (13.9% by $)
$799K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

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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  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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