
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and stone care, granite countertop renewal- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#229 Ranked #155 last year
- Initial investment
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$68K - $191K
- Units as of 2021
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2,616 26% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Industry
- Maintenance
- Related Categories
- Carpet & Upholstery Services, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Cleaning/Restoration
- Founded
- 1977
- Parent Company
- Belfor Franchise Group
- Leadership
- Ed Quinlan, President
More from Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Own A Chem-Dry Floor Cleaning Franchise
Low overhead, high returns make this a best-buy opportunity
More than 14 billion square feet of carpet and flooring is installed in homes and businesses each year — and every inch of it must be cleaned at some point. That’s why a Chem-Dry franchise is a year-round business with ongoing, significant earning potential.
Chem-Dry’s patented Hot Carbonating Extraction process put us on the map almost 50 years ago. The process, which uses water and no harsh chemicals, dries quickly and is safe for kids and pets. It sets the tone for almost five decades’ worth of market leadership, including more than 50 green-certified products and services.
Chem-Dry is also an affordable franchise, thanks to a home-based business model that lets you grow at your own speed. The investment to own a Chem-Dry franchise starts at $68,145 and includes a $414.32 monthly service fee that doesn’t change, no matter how much you earn. That’s because Chem-Dry doesn’t believe in penalizing entrepreneurs for success!
With Chem-Dry, you’ll partner with one of the best-known franchise names in the world. We consistently appear in the top ranks of best-bets from such well-known evaluators as Franchise Business Review and Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 32 straight years. We also enjoy an industry-leading customer-retention rate of 96 percent, thanks to best-in-class training and support.
There are many financing options available, including in-house, low-interest financing, as well as a 10 percent licensing fee discount for veterans through the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program.

Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1978 (44 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 118
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees worldwide.
- # of Units
- 2,616 (as of 2021)
Franchisor Information
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
- $68,145 - $191,196
- Net Worth Requirement
- $70,000
- Cash Requirement
- $50,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 10% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- $414/mo.
- Term of Agreement
- 5 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
- 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
- 23 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?
- Yes
- 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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