[ FROM THE FDD ]

Chem-Dry's Item 20 shows a net decrease of 137 in its total unit count, franchised and company-owned, over the last reported year. Item 20 breaks the changes down by terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, ceased operations and transfers.

Source: FDD Item 20

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Chem-Dry

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 30, 2026.

For Chem-Dry, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $92,150 to $249,500 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 8, 2026

11 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: OPAQUE(our band for scores 65 to 100)

Does Chem-Dry Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 3 pending cases, 3 concluded, 1 franchisee-initiated.

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How Much Does a Chem-Dry Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

7.0%

variable

$92K to $250K

963

-137

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Chem-Dry's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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