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The real numbers on owning a PuroClean franchise
Restoration Services (Water/Fire/Mold Damage) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$108,503–$277,118
Total fees
14% of sales
Outlets
433
Closure signals
15 ceased, 4 terminated
Lawsuits
4
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses gross sales only (average $941,644, median $500,496 across 393 franchisees) with BDR vs. non-BDR breakdowns. No cost, expense, or profit data provided; bottom 10% averaged only $15,287.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
2025: 4 terminations, 15 ceased operations, 19 total exits from 433 outlets (~4.4% attrition).
Legal history (Item 3)
4 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $108,503–$277,118, including a $59,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do PuroClean franchise owners make?
Discloses gross sales only (average $941,644, median $500,496 across 393 franchisees) with BDR vs. non-BDR breakdowns. No cost, expense, or profit data provided; bottom 10% averaged only $15,287. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the PuroClean franchise failure rate?
2025: 4 terminations, 15 ceased operations, 19 total exits from 433 outlets (~4.4% attrition).
Is a PuroClean franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. PuroClean scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 14% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 36125-202604-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with PuroClean or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.