Duraclean franchise
2025 filing · March 30, 2025Fewer locations
Duraclean at a glance
A water damage restoration and mold remediation business that also cleans air ducts, dryer vents, carpets and upholstery for homes and businesses. At the end of 2024 there were 102 Duraclean locations in the US, 92 franchised and 10 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $109K–$174K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $29,500
- Part of an $89,500 opening package that includes equipment, supplies and training
- Royalty
- 2–8%
- A sliding royalty paid twice a month: $83 on the first $500 of sales, then 8% of sales up to $3,000, 6% from $3,000 to $6,000 and 2% above $6,000
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
Where it is
- US locations, 2024
- 102
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 92
- Company-owned
- 10
- Change in 3 years
- −6
- Franchised locations, 2022–2024
- States
- 28
- Most in Illinois, Georgia and South Carolina
From Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Duraclean among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Duraclean | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $141,355 | Costs less than 79% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $29,500 | Lower than 81% of franchises |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 102 | More than 77% of franchises |
How much a Duraclean franchise costs
Opening one Duraclean costs an estimated $108,705 to $174,005. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are opening inventory ($60,505) and business vehicle ($0 to $48,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $29,500 | ||
| Opening Inventory | $60,505 | ||
| Business Liability Insurance | $10,500 | ||
| Business Vehicle Insurance | $1,200 | $3,500 | |
| Business Vehicle | $0 | $48,000 | |
| Training Expenses | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Initial 6 Month Period | $7,000 | $21,000 | |
| Total | $108,705 | $174,005 | |
Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, page 11
Duraclean franchise fee
The franchise fee is $29,500, part of an $89,500 opening package that includes equipment, supplies and training. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A sliding royalty paid twice a month: $83 on the first $500 of sales, then 8% of sales up to $3,000, 6% from $3,000 to $6,000 and 2% above $6,000. |
|---|---|
| Software annual renewal | $3432. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from page 10. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Duraclean does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, page 26
SBA loans to Duraclean franchisees
Lenders approved 20 SBA 7(a) loans for Duraclean franchisees from 1993 to 2026, $2.94M in all. Of the 17 that have ended, 13 were paid in full and 4 were charged off. The other 3 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2024 / 2022–2024. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | Duraclean | Typical restoration brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | −3.2% / −6.1% | +0.5% / +4.8% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 3.2% / 6.1% | 5% / 15% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% |
Typical restoration brand is the median of the 29 brands in restoration franchises with three years of counts.
How Duraclean compares
Of the 57 restoration franchises on this site, Duraclean is the 18th cheapest to open and the 18th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Duraclean | Typical restoration brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $109K | $152K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $174K | $255K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $50K | $40K |
| US locations | 102 | 54 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 44 of 57 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 57 brands in restoration franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 (−3) | 10 | 0 | −3 |
| 2023 | 95 (0) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 92 (−3) | 10 | 0 | −3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, page 28
Where Duraclean locations are
At the end of 2024, Duraclean had locations in 28 states. The most are in Illinois, Georgia and South Carolina.
- Illinois16
- Georgia8
- South Carolina7
- Florida6
- Michigan6
- New York6
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Georgia | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| South Carolina | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Florida | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Michigan | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| New York | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| California | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Iowa | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 0 | 5 |
All 28 states
| Indiana | 4 |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 |
| Louisiana | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Virginia | 3 |
| Maryland | 2 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Maine | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 1 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
| South Dakota | 1 |
| West Virginia | 1 |
Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, page 33
Who owns Duraclean?
Duraclean franchises are sold by Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc.
From Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc’s 2025 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 8. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc, 2025 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 9
Duraclean filings
The figures on this page come from Flex Franchise Duraclean International, Inc’s 2025 filing, issued March 30, 2025, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | March 30, 2025 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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