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Cleaning Services · Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Chem-Dry Franchises for Sale

Carpet and upholstery cleaning with a flat monthly fee instead of a percentage royalty. One of the oldest and largest cleaning franchises, now a much smaller system than it was.

941
Total units
$78K+
Initial investment

Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year
Franchised Corporate
1,283
2023
1,100
2024
941
2025
941
Franchised units
0
Company-owned units
941
Total units
-26.7%
3-yr unit growth

Existing Chem-Dry Franchises for Sale

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Chem-Dry Franchise Model Overview

Chem-Dry franchisees clean carpet, upholstery, tile, and area rugs using the brand's carbonated cleaning process, typically from a van-based, home-office operation. The system has contracted sharply over the last few years. Many owners operate multiple units, so a resale buyer should confirm exactly what's being sold: a single unit, a cluster, or a multi-territory operation.

Ideal owner profile

Owner-operator or small-crew operator comfortable with residential service calls
Attracted to the flat-fee structure as revenue grows

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $23,500 (Initial License Fee)
Total initial investment $77,600 – $248,295
Royalty Flat $491.40/mo Monthly Franchise Fee (CPI-indexed) — no % royalty
Ad / brand fund Brand Marketing Fund flat $160/mo (up to $300/mo)
FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)
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