Cleaning & Restoration Franchise Opportunities

    Cleaning of homes, businesses and surfaces, and restoration after damage.

    Published brands
    68
    Median low-end investment
    $109,860
    Brands with Item 19 figures
    52 of 68
    FDD years covered
    2025–2026

    Calculated from the low end of each brand's reviewed Item 7 total in its latest FDD. The low end is the cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost. Not a ranking or recommendation.

    Business models in cleaning & restoration

    • Carpet & surface cleaning · 21 brands
    • Disaster restoration · 20 brands
    • Commercial cleaning · 16 brands
    • Residential cleaning · 6 brands
    • Contents restoration · 3 brands
    • Biohazard cleanup · 2 brands

    Brands

    Cleaning & Restoration matchups

    Questions to research for any cleaning & restoration franchise

    • Which Item 7 format matches the business you would actually open, and what does the high end include?
    • What are the recurring Item 6 charges beyond royalty: brand fund, technology, minimums?
    • If Item 19 is disclosed, which locations does it cover, and which were excluded?
    • How many outlets opened, closed or transferred in Item 20, and can you call former owners?

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