
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and stone care, granite countertop renewal- Units as of 2020
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3,577 (41 added in 3 years)1.1%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#155 Ranked #74 last year
- Initial investment
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$68K - $192K
Company Overview
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About Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Industry
- Maintenance
- Related Categories
- Carpet & Upholstery Services, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Cleaning/Restoration
- Founded
- 1977
- Parent Company
- Harris Research
- Leadership
- Ed Quinlan, President
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1978 (43 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 116
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees worldwide.
- # of Units
- 3,577 (as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $23,500
- Initial Investment
- $67,645 - $191,507
- Net Worth Requirement
- $70,000
- Cash Requirement
- $50,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 10% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- $409/mo.
- Term of Agreement
- 5 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 17 hours
- Classroom Training
- 26 hours
- Additional Training
- Video training
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail Marketing
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- Are exclusive territories available?
- No
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise
One of the best buys in the franchise industry
Carpet cleaning is a massive market. Every year, home and business owners install an estimated 14 billion square feet of new carpet, and all of it has to be cleaned. Carpet makes up more than 47 percent of all residential floor coverings in the United States, and Chem-Dry has devised a better way to clean it and keep it clean.
Since our founding in 1977, we’ve used a patented method of hot carbonated water extraction to attack dirt, dust, oils and allergens in carpet fibers and on hard surfaces.
Our carpets dry more quickly and stay cleaner and healthier for longer than any other cleaning method; we’re proud that the Carpet & Rug Institute has given our process its Seal of Approval. Our method is safe and environmentally friendly, with an organic cleaner and no harmful chemicals or soaps.
Our total investment is $41,545, and we offer competitive financing for your business. You can own a Chem-Dry franchise and join the world’s largest carpet cleaning brand, with more than 3,500 locations in 47 countries around the globe. Chem-Dry is one of the most recognized brands in franchising, and its low investment cost and high rates of return make it one of the best franchise values around.
That’s not just our opinion. Entrepreneur magazine has rated Chem-Dry the top carpet cleaning franchise for 24 years in a row. Year after year, Chem-Dry’s franchise system earns one of the highest ratings in Franchise Business Review’s annual franchisee satisfaction survey; our franchise owners say they love the freedom and flexibility Chem-Dry ownership gives them to enjoy their families and interests.
We enjoy a customer retention rate of 96 percent, by far the best in the business. And our training and support systems are honed and refined over our 34 years in franchising.
It adds up to an ideal business opportunity for a smart entrepreneur. Look at the average revenues for our franchise owners:
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The revenue means you can quickly recoup your initial investment of $41,545 to $127,000 (depending on the number of territories and equipment packages you purchase). And Chem-Dry offers ways to make the investment even more affordable, including a 10 percent licensing fee discount for veterans through the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program and in-house, low-interest financing — a rarity for a franchise system. We offer multi-unit territories; your Chem-Dry empire can be as big or small as you want it.
Even with more than 3,500 locations around the world, we’re not done growing. We recently moved our headquarters from Logan, Utah, to Nashville, Tenn., to help us grow our presence in the eastern half of the United States, where we’re busy signing agreements with ambitious entrepreneurs ready to take advantage of one of the franchise’s industry’s best opportunities.
Ready to secure a great lifestyle for you and your family by providing an essential service through the best carpet cleaner on the planet? Contact us today …
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