Quick Verdict · who it fits
Rubber Ducky fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$76K - $524K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
Net worth required
$100K
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
2+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
5 days
Model Rubber Ducky's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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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
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
0
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
2
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Rubber Ducky ranks against 143 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
30th pct · of 143 peers
Franchise fee
44th pct · of 143 peers
System size
0th pct · of 143 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$173K - $414K
Avg franchise fee
$43K
Avg system size
375
Franchises analyzed
143
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber Ducky | None | $45K | $76K - $524K | 8% | 0 |
| 1-800-Packouts HoldcoSimilar price | Disclosed | $63K | $269K - $514K | 7% | 61 |
| R.e.johnsenBiggest system | Disclosed | $9K | $5K - $78K | 13% | 10,314 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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Rubber Ducky requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $75,850–$524,300, per the most recent FDD on file.
Rubber Ducky franchises are sold by Rubber Ducky Franchises, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
No. Rubber Ducky does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, Rubber Ducky typically expects $100,000 net worth. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
Yes. Rubber Ducky's most recent FDD documents approximately 5 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Rubber Ducky does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Rubber Ducky discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $11,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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