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Chem-Dry Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $68,145–$194,945. Franchise fee: $23,500. Royalty: 5.0% + 2.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$23,500
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$68,145–$194,945
Total Investment
Full startup range
5.0% + 2.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$280K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Chem-Dry

Equipment & Fixtures $50,000
Initial Inventory $10,000
Initial Marketing $12,000
Working Capital Reserve $30,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$75,000
Liquid Capital Required
$40,000

vs. Cleaning Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-12% vs. avg ($150K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
-2.6% vs. avg (7.6%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for cleaning franchises. Actual results vary.

~3.6 years

Based on $280K estimated annual revenue, 12% net margin, and 5.0+2.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.