Source: FranopolisDURACLEAN
The Business
SourcesYou have the opportunity to engage in the business of professional water damage restoration plus mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and dryer vent & duct cleaning, servicing both the insurance, residential and commercial markets.
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Source NotesYou have the opportunity to engage in the business of professional water damage restoration plus mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and dryer vent & duct cleaning, servicing both the insurance, residential and commercial markets.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Training Expenses | $0 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 Training Expenses (5) $0 - $ 1,000 |
| Business Vehicle Insurance | $1,200 to $3,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 Business Vehicle Insurance (1) $ 1,200 - $3,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment repairs | Equipment Repairs minimum $ 80.00** **parts & freight additional | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Additional equipment repair labor | additional ¼ hours labor $ 20.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Credit/debit card processing fee | Payment by credit / debit card will be subject to an additional 3 % charge. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Supplies | Minimum of $1250 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Returned checks, first occasion | Returned Checks, each 1 st occasion $ 35.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Late Payment | 1 - 1/2% interest Monthly Unpaid Amount | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Restocking charge | Restocking Charge % of order 15% minimum $ 10.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Returned checks, second occasion | 2 nd occasion $ 50.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Adding a partner | Adding a partner (use form 3337) $ 250.00* | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Returned checks, third occasion | 3 rd occasion $ 70.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Minimum supply order | Minimum Supply Order $ 25.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Dropping a partner | Dropping a partner (use form 3338) $ 150.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
| Computer support | Computer Support (special Issues) telephone per ¼ hour $ 25.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 91 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesYou and Duraclean jointly will determine a custom designed location in which you will operate one Duraclean Franchise.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
Duraclean will not establish additional franchises in an Area where it believes the existing franchise owner(s) have adequate Duraclean customers or have a marketing plan with Duraclean in place to service the Area with continued minimal growth.
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You and Duraclean jointly will determine a custom designed location in which you will operate one Duraclean Franchise (the "Primary Marketing Area").
Source NotesDuraclean will not establish additional franchises in an Area where it believes the existing franchise owner(s) have adequate Duraclean customers or have a marketing plan with Duraclean in place to service the Area with continued minimal growth.
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
SourcesYou are required to attend the Success Institute within two months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
Duraclean will provide a Success Institute including five days via webinar/video - conferencing/pre - recorded video or in Buffalo Grove at the Corporate Headquarters at the franchisor’s choosing.
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You are required to attend the Success Institute within two months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesDuraclean will provide a Success Institute including five days via webinar/video - conferencing/pre - recorded video or in Buffalo Grove at the Corporate Headquarters at our choosing.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2022
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 10 | 105 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 28 · 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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2022 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2022 98 95 - 3
Company Owned 2022 10 10 0
SourcesTotal 2022 108 105 - 3
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
You have the opportunity to engage in the business of professional water damage restoration plus mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and dryer vent & duct cleaning, servicing both the insurance, residential and commercial markets.
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Source NotesYou have the opportunity to engage in the business of professional water damage restoration plus mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and dryer vent & duct cleaning, servicing both the insurance, residential and commercial markets.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
11Support, Training And Advertising
You are required to attend the Success Institute within two months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
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Duraclean will provide a Success Institute including five days via webinar/video - conferencing/pre - recorded video or in Buffalo Grove at the Corporate Headquarters at the franchisor’s choosing.
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You are required to attend the Success Institute within two months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesDuraclean will provide a Success Institute including five days via webinar/video - conferencing/pre - recorded video or in Buffalo Grove at the Corporate Headquarters at our choosing.
12Territory
You and Duraclean jointly will determine a custom designed location in which you will operate one Duraclean Franchise.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 12 · View Source
Duraclean will not establish additional franchises in an Area where it believes the existing franchise owner(s) have adequate Duraclean customers or have a marketing plan with Duraclean in place to service the Area with continued minimal growth.
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You and Duraclean jointly will determine a custom designed location in which you will operate one Duraclean Franchise (the "Primary Marketing Area").
Source NotesDuraclean will not establish additional franchises in an Area where it believes the existing franchise owner(s) have adequate Duraclean customers or have a marketing plan with Duraclean in place to service the Area with continued minimal growth.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
Duraclean will not license to others outside the Duraclean Franchise System any rights in any Duraclean patents or Duraclean copyrights.
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Source NotesDuraclean will not license to others outside the Duraclean Franchise System any rights in any Duraclean patents or Duraclean copyrights.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You are not prohibited from selling non - related goods and services however the sales of any goods or services under the Duraclean name are subject to Royalty.
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Source NotesYou are not prohibited from selling non - related goods and services however the sales of any goods or services under the Duraclean name are subject to Royalty .
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2022, the FDD reports 95 franchised locations and 10 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
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