Chem-Dry
Home Services · Cleaning Services
- Active units
- 1,099
- Avg unit volume
- $218k
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Chem-Dry
Chem-Dry is the world's leading upholstery and carpet cleaner, and has been ranked as the number one in its category for over 25 years by Entrepreneur Magazine. With a commitment to providing a healthier and deeper clean, Chem-Dry offers a wide range of services to meet all your cleaning needs. Their services include carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, pet urine and odor removal, tile, stone, and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, specialty stain removal, leather cleaning and restoration, dryer vent cleaning, and granite countertop renewal. What sets Chem-Dry apart is their innovative carbonating method, which uses the power of carbonation to effectively remove dirt and particles from carpet fibers without the need for harsh chemicals. This results in faster drying times and a safer, healthier cleaning process. With over 3,000 franchisees worldwide and a commitment to excellence, Chem-Dry is the trusted choice for homeowners around the globe. Contact Chem-Dry today to experience the difference for yourself.
Key terms
- First responder discount
10% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee on the first Franchise Territory to first responders; cannot be combined with Veteran discount.
- Multi-territory purchase discount
Discount on additional Franchise Agreements purchased at the same time: $5,400 off per additional Standard Territory and $2,700 off per additional Small Territory.
- Related Franchisee package
25% off the then-current Initial Franchise Fee for up to two Franchises purchased at the same time by a qualified Related Franchisee; no other discounts.
- Existing carpet cleaning business candidates
We may provide negotiated discounts of Initial Fees to qualified candidates operating existing carpet cleaning businesses.
- Other incentives
From time to time, may offer incentives of cash grants, equipment, product, or other items; may change or cancel at any time.
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Franchise to veterans (VetFran).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations941
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings1
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-14.5%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-14.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate92.4%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$162k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open90 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.