Culligan International Franchise
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$130K - $816K
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
Royalty Fee
2%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 50% ad fund
Years in Business
40+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1986
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Not Disclosed
No financial performance representations made
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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Industry Benchmarks
vs 229 Home Services peersHome Services Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$141,546 – $296,977
Avg Franchise Fee
$49,118
Avg System Size
115 units
Franchises Analyzed
229
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