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Bar-B-Clean vs The Patch Boys — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Bar-B-Clean | The Patch Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $78,200 | $74,500 |
| Total fees | 8% | 10% |
| Outlets | 107 | 264 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 3 |
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.
The Patch Boys: what their numbers say
Revenue data from 83 franchisees (78% of system) operating 207 franchises in 2025. Average owner revenue $293,408; median $252,414. Top 5% averaged $908,512. Excludes operating costs, expenses, net income.
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