Carpet Cleaning Services · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$99,645–$240,995
Total fees
8.5% of sales
Outlets
1,099
Closure signals
4 ceased, 101 terminated
Lawsuits
2
What their own earnings claim actually says
Projects $218,400 annual revenue for standard territory (3 jobs/day, 4 days/week, $350/job). Based on 20+ year franchisee averages; no earnings claim for net income.
Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
593 net outlets lost 2022-2024 (35%). 101 terminations, 94 non-renewals in 2024.
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $99,645–$240,995, including a $36,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Chem-Dry franchise owners make?
Projects $218,400 annual revenue for standard territory (3 jobs/day, 4 days/week, $350/job). Based on 20+ year franchisee averages; no earnings claim for net income. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Chem-Dry franchise failure rate?
593 net outlets lost 2022-2024 (35%). 101 terminations, 94 non-renewals in 2024.
Is a Chem-Dry franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Chem-Dry scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 33448-202504-10 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Chem-Dry or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.