RealClean Aircraft Detailing franchise
2026 filing · April 29, 2026Shares sales figures
RealClean Aircraft Detailing at a glance
An aircraft detailing business serving small and large commercial and private aircraft.
The business
- Franchisor
- RealClean Franchisor, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2024
- 2 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Elburn, Illinois
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $226K–$418K
- A Tier 1 territory
- Franchise fee
- $56,500
- $49,500 for a Tier 2 territory
- Royalty
- 7.5%
- 7.5% of gross sales, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- 1.5%
- 1.5% of gross sales, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- Greater of 25% of the then-
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 27
- As printed in the filing
From RealClean Franchisor, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
RealClean Aircraft Detailing among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | RealClean Aircraft Detailing | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $321,746 | Costs less than 54% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $56,500 | Higher than 84% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7.5% | Higher than 84% of brands with a set rate |
How much a RealClean Aircraft Detailing franchise costs
Opening a Tier 1 territory costs an estimated $225,685 to $417,806. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are equipment, vehicle, wrap, and outfitting ($24,035 to $179,000) and additional funds (for first 3 months) ($80,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $56,500 | ||
| Rent and Utilities | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Local Marketing (Grand Opening) | $400 | $1,000 | |
| Local Marketing (Opening) | $5,700 | $9,000 | |
| Computer System, Phone & Software Subscription – First Three Months | $1,500 | $5,000 | |
| Insurance (Annual Premium) | $32,000 | $50,000 | |
| Equipment, Vehicle, Wrap, and Outfitting | $24,035 | $179,000 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $50 | $1,000 | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $3,000 | $5,000 | |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $7,000 | $10,000 | |
| GPS Tracking System | $0 | $56 | |
| Office Related Expenses | $500 | $1,250 | |
| Software Implementation Assistance Fee | $2,500 | ||
| Custom Marketing & Services Activation Fee | $5,000 | ||
| One-Time Brand Fund Contribution | $7,500 | ||
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $80,000 | ||
| Total | $225,685 | $417,806 | |
Source: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
RealClean Aircraft Detailing franchise fee
The franchise fee is $56,500, $49,500 for a Tier 2 territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7.5% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1.5% of gross sales, paid with the royalty. |
| Technology Fee | $795 per month the first |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of 25% of the then- |
| Refresher Training/On-site training | $350, plus expenses. |
| Local Marketing (Grand Opening) | $400-$1,000 per territory during the month prior to opening |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Other fees as filed, from pages 15–20. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures RealClean Aircraft Detailing publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 53
SBA loans to RealClean Aircraft Detailing franchisees
Lenders approved 31 SBA 7(a) loans for RealClean Aircraft Detailing franchisees from 2025 to 2026, $9.64M in all. None has been paid off or charged off 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
How RealClean Aircraft Detailing compares
Of the 125 cleaning franchises on this site, RealClean Aircraft Detailing is the 120th cheapest to open.
| Figure | RealClean Aircraft Detailing | Typical cleaning brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $226K | $97K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $418K | $165K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $57K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7.5% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1.5% | 2% | 2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2025 | 27 (+27) | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2025 counts come to 28, but the filing shows 27. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: cleaning franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Over 4 years, from the start of 2022 to the end of 2025, franchised locations went from 0 to 27 (+27). The earlier years come from the brand's 2025 filing.
Source: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 58
2022: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2025 filing, page 54
Who owns RealClean Aircraft Detailing?
RealClean Aircraft Detailing franchises are sold by RealClean Franchisor, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From RealClean Franchisor, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 8.
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: RealClean Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 12
RealClean Aircraft Detailing filings
A franchisor files a new disclosure each year it sells franchises. The figures on this page come from RealClean Franchisor, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 29, 2026; the earlier ones below are on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository and the Minnesota Department of Commerce and fill in older location counts.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 29, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
| 2025 filing | – | Minnesota | Locations, 2022 |
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