King Clean franchise
2026 filing · February 25, 2026Shares sales figures
King Clean at a glance
A pressure washing and soft washing business for homes and commercial properties. At the end of 2025 there were 1 King Clean locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- SP Holdings LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $69K–$154K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 8%
- 8% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus the greater of $1,000 or 2% a month on local advertising
- Renewal fee
- $0.
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From SP Holdings LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
King Clean among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | King Clean | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $111,250 | Costs less than 85% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a King Clean franchise costs
Opening one King Clean costs an estimated $68,750 to $153,750. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($35,000) and additional funds for first 3 months ($15,000 to $35,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Training (Transportation and Lodging) | $1,000 | $5,500 | |
| Rent, Prepaids and Security Deposit (3 months) | $0 | $5,250 | |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $0 | $2,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Vehicle Expense | $1,500 | $10,000 | |
| Vehicle Wrap | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Equipment | $7,500 | $25,000 | |
| Signage | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $200 | $1,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Internet, Phones, and Computers | $50 | $1,500 | |
| Business Insurance (3 months) | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Additional Funds for First 3 Months | $15,000 | $35,000 | |
| Total | $68,750 | $153,750 | |
Source: SP Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
King Clean franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SP Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus the greater of $1,000 or 2% a month on local advertising. |
|---|---|
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $150 per month plus transaction costs |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Renewal Fee | $0. |
| Additional Training | $500 per person, per day. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: SP Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures King Clean publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: SP Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
How King Clean compares
Of the 125 cleaning franchises on this site, King Clean is the 38th cheapest to open and the 99th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | King Clean | Typical cleaning brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $69K | $97K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $154K | $165K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 46 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 88 of 125 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 125 brands in cleaning franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: cleaning franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: SP Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 42
Who owns King Clean?
King Clean franchises are sold by SP Holdings LLC.
From SP Holdings LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| 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: SP Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
King Clean filings
The figures on this page come from SP Holdings LLC’s 2026 filing, issued February 25, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | February 25, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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