Key Numbers
433
Total units open
41
Units opened last year
15
Units closed last year
22
Net unit growth
PuroClean Franchise
Franchised by PuroSystems, LLC · FDD 2026
Cleaning & Maintenance FDD 2026 Founded 2015 · 11+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from PuroSystems, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$109K - $277K
Franchise fee
$59K
Median unit revenue
$500k
System size
433 (+41)
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
PuroClean fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓433 units — strong system scale
- ✓Grants exclusive territory protection
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$109K - $277K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$59K
Royalty (Item 6)
3–10% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$500k all franchisees
System size (Item 20)
433 +41
Agreement term
20 yrs
Years in business
11+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
4 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•4 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Item 19 revenue distribution
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$101k
Median
$500k
P75
$2.56M
▪ n = 393 units · all franchisees · January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3–10% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (3–10%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
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5
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Industry Benchmarks
How PuroClean ranks against 136 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
37th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
70th pct · of 136 peers
System size
87th pct · of 136 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$164K - $418K
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
470
Franchises analyzed
136
How PuroClean stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PuroClean | Disclosed | $59K | $109K - $277K | 3–10% | 433 |
| Enviro-Master International Similar price | Disclosed | $60K | $112K - $287K | 6% | 163 |
| Jani-King of California Biggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard Cleaning Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a PuroClean franchise cost?
PuroClean requires a $59,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $108,503–$277,118, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns PuroClean?
PuroClean is franchised by PuroSystems, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Does PuroClean disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. PuroClean discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $500,496. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
What ongoing fees does PuroClean charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 3%-10% of Gross Receipts and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many PuroClean locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, PuroClean has 433 total locations, with 41 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Does PuroClean grant exclusive territory?
Yes. PuroClean grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
What are the renewal and exit terms?
Per the FDD, PuroClean discloses an initial agreement term of 20 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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