Mr. Duct Cleaner
Home Services · HVAC & Plumbing
- Active units
- 11
- Avg unit volume
- $187k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Mr. Duct Cleaner
Mr. Duct Cleaner is the top-notch air duct and HVAC system cleaning company in the DFW/Collin County area. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in providing residential and commercial customers with exceptional services. Our team uses advanced training and specialized equipment to deliver the highest quality results. From homeowners to water and fire damage restoration companies, we are trusted by a wide range of clients including mold remediation companies, indoor air quality companies, remodeling companies, Realtors®, home builders, facility maintenance personnel, HVAC contractors, cleaning crews, and commercial building owners and management. Our professional services are sought after for various reasons, such as reducing mold, dust, allergens, and improving indoor air quality. Whether it's after a mold discovery, remodel, wood floor or carpet replacement, or when purchasing an existing home, we are here to improve the overall air quality of your living space. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional, and courteous, ensuring customer satisfaction. With locations across Arlington, Austin, Collin County, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Orlando, and San Antonio, we are ready to serve you with 5-star quality service. Contact Mr. Duct Cleaner today to experience the best air duct and HVAC system cleaning service in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Multi-unit fee schedule
Franchise Fee totals: 2 units 99500; 3 units 134500; 4 units 164500; 5 units 194500
- ROBS deposit option
If using funds from qualified retirement accounts, may pay $20,000 deposit at signing; balance due within 30 days of effective date when rollover funds received
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — Ten percent discount for qualifying veterans and first responders
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations16
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings7
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate77.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR26.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio7.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$575k
Item 19 cohort year 2025
- 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 rate206.9%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$139k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio4.1×
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.