Source: FranopolisAdvantaClean
AdvantaClean is a restoration and remediation franchise serving residential and commercial buildings. Its franchisees offer and sell services intended to make buildings clean, safe, healthy, and energy efficient. The business operates from approved commercial office and warehouse locations and provides prescribed products and services, including commercial air duct cleaning and commercial mold remediation projects for franchisees holding required certifications.
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in 2006.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s immediate parent is Home Franchise Concepts, LLC, and the franchisor’s ultimate parent is JM Family Enterprises, Inc..
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have been offering franchises for businesses that perform restoration and remediation services in residential and commercial properties under ADVANTACLEAN ® trademark since 2006.
Source NotesOur immediate parent is Home Franchise Concepts, LLC (“HFC”), and our ultimate parent is JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (“JMF”).
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial General Liability, Contractor’s Environmental Liability, Professional Liability, Contractor’s Equipment, Employment Practices, Workers’ Compensation, Property Insurance | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Commercial General Liability, Contractor’s Environmental Liability, Professional Liability, Contractor’s Equipment, Employment Practices, Workers’ Compensation, Property Insurance 10 $3,000 to $4,000 |
| Contractor’s License and Bonds | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Contractor’s License and Bonds 11 $0 to $1,500 |
| Professional Fees | $750 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Professional Fees $750 to $2,000 |
| TOTAL | $116,880 to $197,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 TOTAL 14 $116,880 to $197,400 |
| Vehicle | $0 to $49,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Vehicle 6 $0 to $49,000 |
| Additional Funds – Before Opening and First 3 months | $15,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Additional Funds – Before Opening and First 3 months 13 $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $5,000 |
| Auto Insurance | $1,800 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Auto Insurance 10 $1,800 to $3,500 |
| Licenses and Certifications | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Licenses and Certifications 12 $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Technology Systems Package | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Technology Systems Package 8 $0 to $3,000 |
| Real Estate Rent and Security Deposits | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Real Estate Rent and Security Deposits 7 $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $1,000 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Travel and Living Expenses While Training 3 $1,000 to $1,500 per person |
| Initial Marketing | $8,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Marketing $8,000 to $12,000 |
| Initial Equipment Package | $39,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Equipment Package 5 $39,900 |
| Initial Territory Fee | $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Territory Fee 2 $40,000 |
| Office Equipment, Furniture and Supplies | $400 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Office Equipment, Furniture and Supplies 9 $400 to $1,000 |
| Credit Card Processing Technology | $30 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Credit Card Processing Technology $30 to $500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
You will pay us an Initial Franchise Fee of $5,000 when you sign the franchise agreement for your first territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
You must pay the greater of: (a) 8.0% - 5.0% of your bank deposits for the immediately preceding month (2.0% for re-construction and non-core services that are subcontracted) or (b) $500 per month for the first year and $1,000 per month thereafter.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 per territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional Training Requested by You | Currently $500 per day, plus travel and expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Audit | Cost of inspection or audit, not to exceed $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Encroachment Payment | 100% of your gross sales in another franchisee’s territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty | You must pay the greater of: (a) 8.0% - 5.0% of your bank deposits for the immediately preceding month (2.0% for re-construction and non-core services that are subcontracted) or (b) $500 per month for the first year and $1,000 per month thereafter. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Insufficient Funds or Late Payment Fee | Currently $300, subject to change annually, but never more than $500 per occurrence. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $600 per month for first territory; $250 for second and subsequent territories. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Training for Additional Personnel | First two attendees are free. We may charge up to $1,500 per additional attendee we approve. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial Equipment Package | The price of the Initial Equipment Package is $39,900 plus applicable sales tax and shipping charges. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional Territory Fee for second territory purchased simultaneously | If you enter into a second franchise agreement for a second territory at the same time, the Additional Territory Fee will be $32,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Discounted Initial Territory Fee for veterans, active service members, or spouses | If you are a veteran, active service member or spouse of a veteran or active service member, you will therefore pay a discounted Initial Territory Fee of $34,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Territory Fee | you will also pay us an Initial Territory Fee of $40,000 for the first territory you obtain under your first franchise agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You will pay us an Initial Franchise Fee of $5,000 when you sign the franchise agreement for your first territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Discounted Initial Franchise Fee for veterans, active service members, or spouses | If you are a veteran, active service member or spouse of a veteran or active service member of the United States armed forces, you will therefore pay a discounted Initial Franchise Fee of $4,250. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer Fee to Existing Franchisee | If selling to an existing franchisee, $5,000 transfer fee per territory, up to a maximum of $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Optional Meetings and Trainings | As determined by us, but generally $100 to $1,500 depending on the venue and mode of delivery plus travel, accommodation and some meals. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer Fee to New Franchisee | If selling to a new franchisee, transfer fee of $5,000 per territory or 6% of sale price, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Convention Fee | Fee will vary depending on venue and location but will not exceed $2,000 annually. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| National Advertising Fund Payment | You must pay the greater of 1% of your bank deposits for the immediately preceding month or $500 per territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional person Initial Training fee | If you do so, you must pay us $1,500 per additional person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer Lead Referral Fee | Our then-applicable lead referral fee, currently $15,000 or the amount of any broker fees that we must pay a third party (not an employee of ours). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Territory
SourcesThe size of your Protected Territory and/or continuation of your Franchise Agreement is not dependent upon your achieving any sales quotas, market penetrations or other contingencies.
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Source NotesThe size of your Protected Territory and/or continuation of your Franchise Agreement is not dependent upon your achieving any sales quotas, market penetrations or other contingencies.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that it will take between 90 and 180 days for you to start operations of your AdvantaClean Business and complete the franchisor’s Initial Training Program and otherwise comply with all of your other pre-opening obligations under your Franchise Agreement.
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Source NotesWe estimate that it will take between 90 and 180 days for you to commence operations of your AdvantaClean Business and complete our Initial Training Program and otherwise comply with all of your other pre-opening obligations under your Franchise Agreement.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe note can be prepaid without penalty at any time during its term.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe note can be prepaid without penalty at any time during its term.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101 | 0 | 101 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 70 | 0 | 70 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 142 101 -41
Company-Owned 2023 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2023 142 101 -41
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 101 82 -19
Company-Owned 2024 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2024 101 82 -19
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 82 70 -12
Company-Owned 2025 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 82 70 -12
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in 2006.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s immediate parent is Home Franchise Concepts, LLC, and the franchisor’s ultimate parent is JM Family Enterprises, Inc..
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We have been offering franchises for businesses that perform restoration and remediation services in residential and commercial properties under ADVANTACLEAN ® trademark since 2006.
Source NotesOur immediate parent is Home Franchise Concepts, LLC (“HFC”), and our ultimate parent is JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (“JMF”).
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Paul Ebert (Group President), Becky Lewis (Director of Programs and Administration), Heather Cates (Chief Marketing Officer) and Josh Barker (Chief Development Officer).
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 12, 13 · Item 2 · View Source
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Paul Ebert – Group President
Becky Lewis – Director of Programs and Administration
Heather Cates – Chief Marketing Officer
Source NotesJosh Barker – Chief Development Officer
05Fees Paid To Get Started
The initial franchise fee for your first territory is $5,000, due when you sign the franchise agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will pay us an Initial Franchise Fee of $5,000 when you sign the franchise agreement for your first territory.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $116,880 to $197,400. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL 14 $116,880 to $197,400
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The note can be prepaid without penalty at any time during its term.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe note can be prepaid without penalty at any time during its term.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that it will take between 90 and 180 days for you to start operations of your AdvantaClean Business and complete the franchisor’s Initial Training Program and otherwise comply with all of your other pre-opening obligations under your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that it will take between 90 and 180 days for you to commence operations of your AdvantaClean Business and complete our Initial Training Program and otherwise comply with all of your other pre-opening obligations under your Franchise Agreement.
12Territory
The size of your Protected Territory and/or continuation of your Franchise Agreement is not dependent upon your achieving any sales quotas, market penetrations or other contingencies.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe size of your Protected Territory and/or continuation of your Franchise Agreement is not dependent upon your achieving any sales quotas, market penetrations or other contingencies.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our System.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 70 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
Exhibit B contains audited financial statements for the franchisor’s parent company covering 2025, 2024, 2023. These are not financial results for individual franchise owners.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesAttached as Exhibit B to this Disclosure Document is our parent’s audited financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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