
Cleanest Restaurant Group
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Cleanest Restaurant Group franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Cleanest Restaurant Group franchise specializes in restaurant cleaning and maintenance services, serving the food service industry's critical need for professio
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Cleanest Restaurant Group quick facts
- Is Cleanest Restaurant Group a franchise?
- Yes. Cleanest Restaurant Group offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 16 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49).
- How much does it cost to open a Cleanest Restaurant Group franchise?
- The Cleanest Restaurant Group Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $102,686–$144,174 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Cleanest Restaurant Group charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $7,500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Cleanest Restaurant Group disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Cleanest Restaurant Group FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 43). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Cleanest Restaurant Group locations are there?
- The FDD reports 17 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Cleanest Restaurant Group a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $102,686 – $144,174 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 33 separate groups: revenue for 1 Company-owned locations; revenue and costs and profit and other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; costs for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures and costs for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures and costs for 1 Company-owned locations; profit and revenue and other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; revenue for 29 Company-owned locations; revenue for 34 Company-owned locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 2 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures for 34 Company-owned locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 2 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 6 in 2025, to 17 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
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Coverall North America IncCosts · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- Single territory — Total initial investment: $ 102,686 – $ 144,174PDF p. 18$102,686 – $144,174
- Multiple territories (two to six; one service vehicle) — Total initial investment: $1 52 ,686 – $ 374 ,174Multi-unitPDF p. 20$152,686
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty — $7500Main ongoing fee
64 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
33 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
1 locations
Revenue · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Company-owned outlet in New York, New York
- Period
- 2024
- Excluded
- No exclusions are stated for this outlet table.
- Method
- Affiliate/franchisee-reported historical data, unaudited non-GAAP. Gross sales less tax,discounts,allowances,returns. Direct costs nonmanager labor/supplies only; labor excludes payroll taxes/benefits. Profit measures exclude owner/manager/admin,other operating costs; imputed franchise fees.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 49
Net +12 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($102,686 – $144,174) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 11 to 17 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 18
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned outlet in New York, New York · PDF p. 43
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One Company Owned Outlet in New York, New York; its Operating Territory has a p… · PDF p. 43
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One Company Owned Outlet located in New York, New York; Operating Territory pop… · PDF p. 43
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One company-owned NYC outlet, two territories580000people, openedApril2017 · PDF p. 43
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 43
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One Company Owned Outlet in New York, New York; its Operating Territory has a p… · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 44
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Recurrent Service Restaurants of the Company Owned Outlet: New York, New York. · PDF p. 44
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Recurrent Service Restaurants of the Company Owned Outlet: New York, New York. · PDF p. 44
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau, New York outlet; Operating Territory population approximately 280,000 p… · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 46
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Staten Island, New York outlet; Operating Territory population approximately 28… · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 46
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau, New York outlet, including assumed Staten Island operations; Operating… · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 46
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fort Lauderdale outlet, including the assumed Boca Raton Outlet; Operating Terr… · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 46
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania outlet; Operating Territory population approximately… · PDF p. 45
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau - South - Shore, New York outlet; Operating Territory population approxi… · PDF p. 45
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Brooklyn - West, New York outlet; Operating Territory population approximately… · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 45
- [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fort Lauderdale, Florida outlet; Operating Territory population approximately 2… · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 45
- [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Suffolk - North - Shore, N ew York · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 47
- [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 47
- [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Orlando, Florida · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 48
- [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau - South - Shore, New York · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 48
- [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau, New York · PDF p. 47
- [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau and Staten Island, New York merged operational group for 2025; Operating… · PDF p. 47
- [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Staten Island, New York · PDF p. 47
- [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Brooklyn - West, New York · PDF p. 47
- [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fort Lauderdale, Florida · PDF p. 47
- [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — NYC company outlet, two territories · PDF p. 43
- [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company Owned Outlet: New York, New York; the row reports its recurrent-service… · PDF p. 44
- [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Orlando, Florida outlet; Operating Territory population approximately 291,000 p… · PDF p. 45
- [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Suffolk - North - Shore, New York outlet; Operating Territory population approx… · PDF p. 45
- [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Staten Island, New York outlet, merged with Nassau, New York in 2025. · PDF p. 46
- [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nassau and Staten Island, New York merged operational group; Operating Territor… · PDF p. 47
- [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Lower Manhattan, New York · PDF p. 47; PDF p. 46
- [34]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Lower Manhattan, New York outlet; Operating Territory population approximately… · PDF p. 45
- [35]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 49
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
3 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees — $7500
“ess . Upon the opening of the Franchised Business, the Royalty Rate will be equal to 4% of Gross Sales until the earlier of: (a) when the weekly Gross Sales of the Franchised Business equal or exceed $7,500 for four consecutive weeks, or (b) the one - year anniversary of the opening date of the Franchised Business. Thereafter, the Royalty Rate will equal 8% of Gross Sales f or the remainder of the term. The Royalty Rate is subject to the Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement. The Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement depends on the number of Territories located within and comprising your Operating Territory and is determined in accordance with the following schedule:”
Note: The $7,500 figure is a weekly Gross Sales threshold for royalty-rate timing, not a fee amount.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees — 2%
“transfer related to a fee due from you to us. Audit Reimbursement of Actual Costs of Audit On demand For costs incurred by us for each financial audit, provided the audit determines underreporting of 2% or greater during any designated audit period. Includes fees incurred by us including audit, legal, travel and reasonable accommodations. Quality Assurance Audit Reimbursement of Actual Costs of Quality Assurance Audit As invoiced Payable if we engage a third party to perform periodic quality assurance audits, including mystery shopper programs. Collections Reimbursement of Actual Costs of Collections On demand For costs and expenses incurred by us in collecting fees due to us, and/or to enforce the terms of the Franchise Agreement or a termination of the Franchise Agreement . Includes costs and expenses of re - inspections required by quality assurance audit. Non - Compliance Actual fees”
Note: The 2% figure is an audit underreporting trigger, not a fee amount.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees — $500
“the designated cooperative members. Contributions to a local or regional cooperative that we designate will count toward satisfaction of your minimum local marketing requirements and shall not exceed $500 per month plus $300 per month for each Additional Territory .”
Note: The page describes a maximum contribution cap for cooperative payments, not a fixed ongoing fee of $500. The extracted amount cannot be verified as a definite fee.
Item 6 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees — 90%
“vices and providers that we designate. If your customer review or customer satisfaction ratings, as measured across the review platforms that we designate, g o below 4.5 stars out of 5 stars and/or a 90% positive satisfaction rating , then you must pay to us a customer review non - compliance fee of $250 for each and every month of non - compliance. If a condition of n on - compliance occurs for more than three months , then we may increase this non - compliance fee to a monthly fee of not more than $750 per month. ”
Note: The 90% figure is a customer-satisfaction rating threshold that triggers a non-compliance fee, not a fee amount.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees — 25%
“r each Cleanest Restaurant Group Business located within the cooperative market and that cooperative decisions shall be made based on approval of a simple majority vote with a quorum of not less than 25% of the designated cooperative members. Contributions to a local or regional cooperative that we designate will count toward satisfaction of your minimum local marketing requirements and shall not exceed $500 per month plus $300 per month for each Additional Territory .”
Note: The 25% figure is the quorum threshold for cooperative decisions, not an ongoing fee amount.
Item 6 · PDF p. 11 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Royalty — $7500
“ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee (Note 1) Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty (Note 2 and 3) Beginning on the opening date of the Franchised Business and continuing until the earlier of: (a) when the weekly Gross Sales of the Franchised Business equal or exceed $7,500 for four consecutive weeks, or (b) the one - year anniversary of the opening date of the Franchised Business, the Royalty Rate will be temporarily reduced to 4% of Gross Sales . 8% of Gross Sales each week thereafter for the remainder of the term. Subject to Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement W eekly every Tuesday for the preceding week W ill be debited automatically from your bank through ACH. Subject to a minimum weekly royalty that commences on month 13 after the opening of your Cleanest Restaurant Group Business . See, Notes 2 and 3 for applicable Minimum Weekly Royalty Requirement .”
Note: The $7,500 figure is a weekly Gross Sales threshold that triggers a temporary royalty-rate change, not a royalty payment amount.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees — 90%
“ to travel and accommodations. Non - Compliance: Customer Reviews (Note 1 0 ) $250 to $750 per month On demand If your aggregate customer review ratings fall below 4.5 stars out of 5 stars or below a 90% approval rating, you must pay to us a non - compliance fee of between $250 to $750 per month for each month of non - compliance. Reporting Non - Compliance $150 per occurrence 14 days of invoice Payable for failure to timely submit Royalty and Activity Reports, and other reports and financial statements as required under Franchise Agreement. Operation s Non - Compliance $ 450 to $1,000 per occurrence 14 days of invoice Payable for failure to comply with operational standards as required and specified under Franchise Agreement, plus inspection and re - inspection costs incurred by us. Payment Non - Compliance $150 per occurrence 14 days of invoice Payable for failure to comply with paymen”
Note: The 90% figure is an approval-rating threshold that triggers a non-compliance fee, not a fee amount.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial investment — 25%
“ your purchase of goods or services from our designated exclusive suppliers to represent approximately 80% of your total purchases and leases in establishing the Franchised Business and approximately 25% of the on - going operating”
Note: These are real supplier-purchase percentages from Item 8, not initial investment figures for Item 7.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial investment — 80%
“hat your purchase of goods and services from suppliers according to our specifications, including your purchase of goods or services from our designated exclusive suppliers to represent approximately 80% of your total purchases and leases in establishing the Franchised Business and approximately 25% of the on - going operating”
Note: These are real supplier-purchase percentages from Item 8, not initial investment figures for Item 7.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2025 — Start
“2025 10 1 6 + 6 Company Owned”
Note: This is a state-specific row or an ownership-category row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the allowed Item 20 scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2024 — Start
“2024 4 10 +6”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2024 — Start
“2024 1 1 0”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2023 — End
“2023 1 1 0”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2024 — End
“2024 4 10 +6”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2025 — End
“2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2023 — End
“2023 1 4 +3”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2025 — End
“2025 10 1 6 + 6 Company Owned”
Note: This is the Franchised category row in Item 20, rather than a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the required verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2025 — Start
“2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2023 — Start
“2023 1 4 +3”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2023 — Start
“2023 1 1 0”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2024 — End
“2024 1 1 0”
Note: This is an ownership-category row in Table 1, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.
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