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The real numbers on owning a Cleanest Restaurant franchise
Restaurant Cleaning Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$102,686–$144,174
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
17
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
One company-owned outlet (NY) showing 2024-2025 gross sales, direct costs, and disclosed expenses. Operational franchise outlets' gross sales reported. No new franchisee data disclosed.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Zero terminations/non-renewals 2023-2025; one transfer 2025. Early-stage system (16 franchise outlets).
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How much does a Cleanest Restaurant franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $102,686–$144,174, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Cleanest Restaurant franchise owners make?
One company-owned outlet (NY) showing 2024-2025 gross sales, direct costs, and disclosed expenses. Operational franchise outlets' gross sales reported. No new franchisee data disclosed. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Cleanest Restaurant franchise failure rate?
Zero terminations/non-renewals 2023-2025; one transfer 2025. Early-stage system (16 franchise outlets).
Is a Cleanest Restaurant franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Cleanest Restaurant scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 36346-202604-11 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Cleanest Restaurant or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.