Zerorez
Home Services · Cleaning Services
- Active units
- 55
- Avg unit volume
- $1.5M
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Zerorez
Zerorez Carpet Cleaning is the leading brand when it comes to carpet cleaning. With their innovative and effective cleaning methods, they have become the most recommended carpet cleaner in the country. Experience the Zerorez difference for yourself and discover why they are the experts in the science of clean. Zerorez offers a wide range of services to ensure that all your cleaning needs are met. From carpets to air ducts, hardwood floors to upholstery, they have you covered. Their team of experts uses Zr Water® technology, a powerful and non-toxic cleaner that is safe for people, pets, and the planet. Unlike traditional cleaners that leave a sticky residue, Zerorez's technology ensures surfaces stay cleaner for longer without attracting dirt. Customer satisfaction is their top priority, which is why they offer the Gotta Love It Guarantee®. If you're unhappy with their cleaning, they will gladly return to re-clean any areas you aren't happy with. Plus, their water control technology ensures faster dry times, so you can enjoy your freshly cleaned surfaces in just hours, not days. Trust Zerorez for a smarter, lasting clean. Call now to schedule your service!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$30k
- Existing business discount
50%–100% off Franchise Fee based on $50,000+ trailing 12-month sales if rolled into franchise
- Employee or franchisee employee discount
10%–25% off Franchise Fee based on 2–5+ consecutive years of employment
- Additional territory / additional franchise
10% discount for franchisees in system at least 2 years
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on the Franchise Fee for honorably discharged U.S. veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations57
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings6
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate3.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR3.7%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.5M
Average Gross Revenues for participating franchisees in FY2024.
- 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 rate1.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$441k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open4 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio3.4×
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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Location footprint
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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.