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Cleaning & Maintenance Franchise FDDs

113 franchises

Cleaning and maintenance franchises offer some of the lowest barriers to entry in franchising. Browse FDDs for commercial cleaning, residential cleaning, restoration, carpet care, and property maintenance brands. Many can be started from home with minimal equipment investment.

Franchises

93

Avg Investment

$149K–$318K

Avg Royalty

5.8%

Item 19 Available

58%

1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC

Est. 2015
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$220,803 - $315,448

Franchise Fee

$59,000

Royalty

10% of gross sales, reduced based on performance tiers

Units

175

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360BRANDS, INC.

Est. 2006
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$43,000 - $58,800

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Royalty

7% - 14% of Gross Sales

Units

69-3

Item 19Ad Fund 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fee)View Analysis →

911 Restoration Franchise Inc.

Est. 2007
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

Not disclosed

Franchise Fee

$59,500

Units

330

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AD2019 Franchise, LLC

Est. 2019
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$155,594 - $344,500

Franchise Fee

$54,500

Royalty

7% of Gross Sales

Units

102-9

Item 19Ad Fund 1% of Gross SalesView Analysis →

Anago Franchising, Inc.

Est. 1995
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$219,000 - $339,000

Franchise Fee

$98,000

Royalty

5% of gross revenues, subject to minimum monthly amount

Item 19Ad Fund 2% of gross revenues collected by subfranchisorView Analysis →

BCC Franchising, LLC

Est. 2022
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$313,100 - $634,480

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Units

40+0

Item 19Ad Fund 2% of Gross RevenueView Analysis →

BOR Franchising, LLC

Est. 2018
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$186,484 - $231,034

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Royalty

7% of gross sales or minimum royalty

Units

72+23

Item 19Ad Fund 5% of Gross Sales or $1,500 minimum per monthView Analysis →

Batteries Plus, L.L.C.

Est. 1996
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$262,646 - $496,996

Franchise Fee

$15,000

Royalty

5% of total Net Revenues

Units

737

Ad Fund 1% of total Net Revenues (National Marketing Fee) plus up to 3% Digital MarketingView Analysis →

CHHJ Franchising, L.L.C.

Est. 2006
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

Not disclosed

Franchise Fee

$65,000

Units

192

Item 19Ad Fund 8% of Gross SalesView Analysis →

CORE Group Restoration Franchising, LLC

Est. 2019
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$82,250 - $373,710

Franchise Fee

$60,000

Units

71+3

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CRS Franchising, LLC

Est. 2021
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

Not disclosed

Franchise Fee

$55,000

Royalty

7% of Gross Revenue or $1,000 minimum

Ad Fund 3% of Gross RevenueView Analysis →

Certified Restoration DryCleaning Network LLC

Est. 2001
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$84,650 - $538,850

Franchise Fee

$45,600

Royalty

6%

Units

127+4

Item 19Ad Fund 1%View Analysis →

Chem-Dry, Inc.

Est. 1977
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$67,600 - $207,295

Franchise Fee

$23,500

Units

1,099-181

Item 19Ad Fund $160 per monthView Analysis →

Chem-Dry, Inc. (New Form of FDD)

Est. 1994
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

Not disclosed

Franchise Fee

$36,000

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City Wide Franchise Company, Inc.

Est. 2001
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$226,784 - $393,084

Franchise Fee

$70,000

Royalty

The greater of 5% of total Gross Sales or the Minimum Royalty Fee

Units

98+3

Item 19Ad Fund Up to 1% of total Gross SalesView Analysis →

Cleaners Depot Franchise, LLC

Est. 2005
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$263,350 - $2,997,650

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Royalty

6.5% of Gross Revenues

Units

52+12

Ad Fund 3% of Gross RevenuesView Analysis →

Cool Binz International, LLC

Est. 2022
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$734,845 - $1,270,500

Franchise Fee

$59,900

Royalty

9% of Gross Sales, minimum $1,000/month; 8% if Gross Sales exceed $500,000

Units

6+3

Item 19Ad Fund 2% of Gross SalesView Analysis →

Corporate Cleaning Group Franchise Systems LLC

Est. 2007
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$94,240 - $141,700

Franchise Fee

$59,500

Royalty

5.5% of Gross Revenue or Minimum Royalty

Units

47+13

Item 19Ad Fund 1.5% of Gross RevenueView Analysis →

Coverall North America, Inc.

Est. 1985
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$17,917 - $64,048

Franchise Fee

Not disclosed

Units

5,588-66

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DUCTZ International, LLC

Est. 2004
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

Not disclosed

Franchise Fee

$49,900

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DURACLEAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Est. 1930
Cleaning & MaintenanceFDD 2025

Investment

$108,704 - $174,004

Franchise Fee

$29,500

Royalty

$83 minimum for up to $500 of revenue plus 8% of sales over $500 and below $3000; 6% between $3000 and $6000; 2% of all sales over $6000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest cleaning franchise to start?

Some commercial cleaning franchises can be started for under $10K-$50K, making them among the most affordable franchise opportunities. Residential cleaning franchises typically require $50K-$150K. Each FDD Item 7 lists exact investment ranges.

Are cleaning franchises profitable?

Cleaning franchises can offer strong margins with relatively low overhead — especially home-based commercial cleaning operations. Recurring service contracts provide predictable revenue. Brands with Item 19 data in their FDD disclose actual financial performance.

What is the difference between commercial and residential cleaning franchises?

Commercial cleaning serves businesses (offices, retail, medical) with contracts providing recurring revenue. Residential cleaning serves homeowners with regular scheduled service. Commercial typically offers higher revenue per client but requires evening/weekend work.