Culligan International Company fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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| Culligan International Company | Generator Supercenter Franchising, LLCSimilar price | Budget Blinds, LLCBiggest system | CBD FRANCHISING, INC.Top-rated in category | |
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| Industry: Home Services | ||||
| Franchise fee | $40K | $50K | $20K | $20K |
| Total investment | $130K–$814K | $475K–$868K | $101K–$211K | $154K–$511K |
| Royalty | 2% | 4.0% to 6.0% | 3.5% | 7.25% |
| Total units | 460 | 61 | 1,355 | 84 |
| Item 19? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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Culligan International Company requires a $39,583 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $130,000–$813,515, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Culligan International Company 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 2% and an advertising fund contribution of 50% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Culligan International Company has 460 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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