Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise
A business cleaning air ducts and ventilation systems. At the end of 2025 there were 17 Mr. Duct Cleaner locations in the US, 16 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $109K–$169K
- Franchise fee
- $59,500
- Royalty
- 6%; minimum applies
- Locations, 2025
- 17+8 in 2 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise costs
Opening Single territory costs an estimated $108,800 to $168,855. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc, 2026 filing, page 17
Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross volume, subject to minimum royalty fees. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Mr. Duct Cleaner publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Reports an affiliate-operated business.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc, 2026 filing, page 42
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 (+2) | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 (−1) | 1 | – |
| 2025 | 16 (+7) | 1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc, 2026 filing, page 45
How Mr. Duct Cleaner compares
Of the 47 cleaning franchises on this site, Mr. Duct Cleaner is the 18th cheapest to open and the 42nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Mr. Duct Cleaner | Typical cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $109K | $124K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 4.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +100% | +4.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 39 of 47 |
Typical is the median across the 47 brands in cleaning franchises.
