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Cleaning/JanitorialRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 90/100

Tide Dry Cleaners Franchise Cost and Profit

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

Based on 2018 FDD · 3 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
62
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
C+
67/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Tide Dry Cleaners franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Tide Dry Cleaners franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $9K – $1.6M. Reported owner economics show $23K. 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
$9K – $1.6M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$23K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
35.2 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 8.5% 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$9K – $1.6M
MinMid: $793KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.5%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
8.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
20
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
2.8%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
35.2 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$85K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Tide Dry Cleaners vs. Cleaning/Janitorial Average

MetricTide Dry CleanersCleaning/Janitorial Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return2.8%▼15.5%
Total Investment$793K$250K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2015-2025). 23 loans across 12 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
23
12 states
Total Loan Volume
$18.0M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$785K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
7
Paid in Full (30%)
10
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
● 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 Tide Dry Cleaners franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Tide Dry Cleaners's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Tide Dry Cleaners 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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