The Carpet Chemist franchise
2022 filing · May 20, 2022Shares sales figures
The Carpet Chemist at a glance
A carpet, upholstery and tile cleaning business for homes and businesses. At the end of 2021 there were 1 The Carpet Chemist locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Shelbyville, Kentucky
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $82K–$121K
- A base territory
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- For a base territory of about 300,000 people
- Royalty
- 8%
- The greater of 8% of gross sales or a minimum monthly royalty (starting 12 months after the scheduled opening), paid monthly; a 2% brand fund contribution is not charged yet
- Brand fund
- None now
- 2% of gross sales, not charged at present
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 2 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 1
- Most in Kentucky
From The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
The Carpet Chemist among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | The Carpet Chemist | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $101,500 | Costs less than 87% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% 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 The Carpet Chemist franchise costs
Opening a base territory costs an estimated $82,300 to $120,700. 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 additional funds – 3 months ($23,000 to $36,000) and is made initial franchise fee ($30,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is Made Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $4,000 | |
| Lease Deposits – 3 Months | $0 | $3,500 | |
| Portable Equipment | $4,500 | $5,500 | |
| Equipped Service Vehicle | $11,300 | $16,200 | |
| Initial Inventory | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $6,000 | $12,000 | |
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $23,000 | $36,000 | |
| Total | $82,300 | $120,700 | |
Source: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
The Carpet Chemist franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000, for a base territory of about 300,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 8% of gross sales or a minimum monthly royalty (starting 12 months after the scheduled opening), paid monthly; a 2% brand fund contribution is not charged yet. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, not charged at present. |
| Technology Maintenance | Up to $500 per month. Currently we do not charge a Technology Fee |
| Transfer | $10,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Carpet Chemist publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 41
How The Carpet Chemist compares
Of the 20 residential cleaning franchises on this site, The Carpet Chemist is the 8th cheapest to open and the 15th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | The Carpet Chemist | Typical residential cleaning brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $82K | $100K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $121K | $144K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $43K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 14 of 20 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 20 brands in residential cleaning franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | – | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 44
Where The Carpet Chemist locations are
At the end of 2021, The Carpet Chemist had locations in 1 state. The most are in Kentucky.
- Kentucky1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 45
Who owns The Carpet Chemist?
The Carpet Chemist franchises are sold by The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC’s 2022 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: The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
The Carpet Chemist filings
The figures on this page come from The Carpet Chemist Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued May 20, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | May 20, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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