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Bar-B-Clean vs Corporate Cleaning — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Bar-B-Clean | Corporate Cleaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $78,200 | $97,240 |
| Total fees | 8% | 7% |
| Outlets | 107 | 46 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
Bar-B-Clean: what their numbers say
2025 data for 69 franchised + 1 affiliate location. Gross revenue ranges $33,030–$1,512,928. Average revenue per job $447–$572; median $402–$569. Excludes 34 new 2025 openings, 3 inactive locations, terminated units.
Corporate Cleaning: what their numbers say
27 franchisees reported 2025 data. Gross revenue ranged $74K-$3.8M; average $889K. Mature outlets (3+ years) averaged $1.62M. Company-owned outlets shown separately. Self-reported unaudited data; 5 qualifying franchisees didn't report.
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