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Cleaning/JanitorialRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100

PuroClean Franchise Cost and Profit

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

Based on 2025 FDD · 8 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
71
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
D
52/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a PuroClean franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a PuroClean franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $101K – $262K. Reported owner economics show $171K. 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
$101K – $262K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$171K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
1.1 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
14.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $59K franchise fee · 2.0% 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$101K – $262K
MinMid: $182KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$59K
Royalty Rate
2%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
2.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
52
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
94.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
1.1 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
14.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$520K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

PuroClean vs. Cleaning/Janitorial Average

MetricPuroCleanCleaning/Janitorial Avg
SBA Default Rate14.0%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return94.4%▲15.5%
Total Investment$182K$250K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2014-2026). 151 loans across 31 states.

Default Rate
14.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
151
31 states
Total Loan Volume
$42.2M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$279K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
40
Paid in Full (26%)
94
Currently Active
8
Charged Off (2.9% by $)
$1.2M
Total Charged Off ($)
● 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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5 data-driven questions every PuroClean franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is PuroClean's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does PuroClean disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  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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