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Chem-Dry Takes Home 2021 Global Franchise Award

A business model designed to help franchise owners start small and offer the services valued by their communities, has created a global footprint

The latest Global Franchise Awards have been released by Global Franchise magazine, and the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise opportunity has picked up the “best property maintenance franchise” honors.

This is the latest recognition Chem-Dry’s carpet cleaning franchise has received in 2021. Why? Because after more than forty years of helping entrepreneurs build successful small businesses and achieve financial independence, Chem-Dry continues to evolve, innovate and grow across the globe.

How Global Franchise chooses top brands

The Global Franchise “aim to celebrate the brands that are working hardest to advance the cause of international franchising, and recognize excellence within the field of international franchise,” the magazine said in its announcement of this year’s honorees. Here are the four values they look for when choosing the best of the best:

  • Has truly global intentions.
  • A great relationship between franchisor and franchisee.
  • Will have an innovative marketing and promotions plan.
  • Has advanced the cause of international franchising.

Chem-Dry’s carpet cleaning franchise continues to expand on multiple continents

As a global franchising leader, Chem-Dry does all that and more. It’s why the brand has recently announced a new Master Franchise agreement in Gabon, and why entrepreneurs in Europe, Africa, and Asia continue to explore bringing this exciting concept to their countries. “And all the while, U.S. growth continues to be strong,” says Douglas Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Chem-Dry Franchise - Sanitizing Services

“Chem-Dry is a whole-home cleaning franchise, and one with very low overhead and affordable entry costs,” Smith says. “That’s a message that succeeds in any size market, in any part of the world. We are pleased that the team at Global Franchise sees what we already know: This is a brand that helps entrepreneurs achieve their business-ownership dreams.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes, and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper, and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, air ducts and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

Chem-Dry Named to Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises List

Flexibility and adaptability to unexpected marketplace forces and steady growth in a pandemic, are differentiators for this evergreen business

Despite a very challenging past 12 months, Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise owners are growing their customer lists, growing their revenue — and growing in number. That’s true around the United States as well as across the world and continues a steady upward trend that tracks back over forty years.

It’s also why Franchise Direct has tapped Chem-Dry for its Top 100 Global Franchises list, a showcase of the world’s best franchise opportunities.

Global franchises must be flexible and adaptable

This is no small honor. Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises list has been a premier franchise ranking since its inception in 2009. Using a methodology that goes beyond system size and financial performance, weighing each area to create a comprehensive analysis of each brand studied.

Chem-Dry franchise owners Ed and Dawn Frutig

To be considered, the hundreds of brands reviewed had to have:

  • A well-defined business identity
  • A clear business plan, a commitment to training and support
  • The ability to innovate for keeping pace with ever-changing social and economic conditions

That information, as well as numbers on sales revenue, percentage location growth, total locations, number of countries, years franchising, financial assistance, and more was gleaned from franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), company submitted data, press releases, government filings, and other published industry sources. The data collected for each franchise is plugged into a proprietary computer formula, making the outcome as objective as possible, according to Franchise Direct.

Chem-Dry’s Cleaning Franchise core offerings keep it front and center

“Our growth in the United States and elsewhere in the world, especially in this last year, shows the durability and value of the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise opportunity,” says Douglas Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development. “Recognition like this means a lot to us, as well as to potential Chem-Dry cleaning franchise owners, because it’s a trusted, third-party evaluation of all our positives.”

Why the ongoing success? To list just one reason, Chem-Dry is a scalable business, which appeals to first-time franchise owners anywhere. They can operate from their home vs. having to purchase or lease expensive commercial real estate. They can start with just carpet cleaning, for example, and then add other services, such as leather and upholstery cleaning or granite and tile renewal. That flexibility also allows new franchise owners to keep other careers as they build the business, another major plus for overseas owners who have stakes in many different operations.

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, air ducts, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry Cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

Chem-Dry Starts 2021 Strong As New Franchises Come Off The Sidelines

Pent-up demand for cleaning pairs up nicely with Chem-Dry’s full and growing roster of offerings that meet both residential and business needs

Spring cleaning has never felt more needed than in 2021. A year of working from home has consumers eager to clear and declutter while businesses that have been closed need a thorough cleaning reset as employees prepare to return. In both cases and many more, new Chem-Dry cleaning franchise owners stand ready to answer the call. “That’s because the iconic brand is onboarding new carpet cleaning franchise owners at a brisk clip,” says Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise owner cleans equipment

Homeowners value wide menu of service options

“When the shutdowns began in March 2020, a lot of people wanted their homes cleaned,” Smith says. “And now they are looking around and realizing that a year has passed, and everything — floors, countertops, area rugs, furniture, and furniture — needs attention again. But now they are getting ready to go back into the office, so they need some help.”

“That’s one area of growth for new Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise owners,” Smith says, pointing out that even in 2020’s slowest periods, many entrepreneurs saw the value in owning a Chem-Dry franchise. “So they got on board to be ready for everything that’s happening now.”

Multi-residence & business sites are lucrative clients for cleaning franchise owners

Those new Chem-Dry franchise owners also are poised to earn business from retirement homes, hotels, apartment and condo complexes, and office parks, just to name a few non-single family home prospects. “There, too, they should find a lot of business,” Smith says.

“Our new franchise partners are receiving the same kind of training around marketing and outreach that has helped Chem-Dry be a standout brand for over 40 years,” Smith says. “And from what we can see, they are putting it to good use as they capitalize on the many revenue opportunities in their communities.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper, and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

Chem-Dry’s Eco-Friendly & Sanitizing Services Are Major Revenue Drivers

Consumer demand for safe, effective cleaning lines up perfectly with Chem-Dry’s 50-plus and growing platform of certified green cleaning products

Looking for a flexible, adaptable small business that’s perfect for this moment? Then a Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise is the perfect opportunity for you.

That’s because Chem-Dry franchise owners have succeeded for over 40 years, thanks to a cleaning approach that is safe for kids and pets as well as environmentally friendly and effective. “That ticks all the boxes for consumers as they move into a post-pandemic environment,” says Douglas Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise sanitizing a kitchen faucet

Healthy-home cleaning services are in great demand

“People are paying a lot of attention to their environment right now and they want to be sure that it’s as clean as possible,” Smith says. “At the same time, they don’t want to create health hazards with a lot of chemicals. Chem-Dry is the perfect solution to meet all their requirements.”

From the beginning, Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction process has been a differentiator. No harsh chemicals, a quick-drying result and long-lasting clean got customers in the door and has kept them there for over 40 years. Now, add more than 50 different, green-certified products, and you have a formula for success that floor cleaning franchise owners can tap into for a strong start and rapid growth.

MicroPro Shield adds to Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise’s sterling reputation

Chem-Dry’s green-certified cleaning suite is part of its Healthy-Home program. All that got a huge boost in 2020, when Chem-Dry introduced MicroPro Shield to answer home and business owners’ concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our environmentally friendly approach got turbocharged with MicroPro Shield,” Smith says. “Consumers and businesses alike loved it for the science and the safety. We think it’s going to continue to be a huge revenue generator for franchises and a big part of our ever-expanding green portfolio going forward.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper, and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

The Spruce Taps Chem-Dry For Best Carpet Cleaning Companies of 2021 List

A safe, effective carpet cleaning process put this iconic brand on the map over 40 years ago, and consumer advocates are still taking notice

One of the best things about being a Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise owner is how much of your advertising is done for you. Sure, you have great marketing support and a national brand, but there’s also the seemingly endless roster of “best-of” lists that drive business as well.

The latest of those is The 8 Best Carpet Cleaning Companies of 2021, put out by consumer portal The Spruce. Chem-Dry took top honors in the Best Fast Drying category with the website noting “Chem-Dry has a hot, carbonating extraction process that uses 80% less water than conventional, carpet steam cleaning.”

Chem-Dry franchise Buy a carpet cleaning franchise with Chem-Dry Franchise machine cleans carpet

How The Spruce team evaluated the brand

The honor is significant because The Spruce team takes their job very seriously. In addition to looking for all kinds of products and services consumers want and need – and then testing them – they also come back every so often just to make sure everything’s still shipshape.

“After we publish an article, we don’t just forget about it,” the site explains. “Our team is relentless when it comes to updating and keeping our existing recommendations fresh, accurate, and helpful. We have our fingers on the pulse when it comes to the latest household releases from washers and dryers to vacuums and more. We make it a point to source recommendations from reliable companies who deliver exemplary customer service so you can have a seamless shopping experience.”

Sterling reputation helps build cleaning franchise business

“This accolade, as well as 30+ years on Entrepreneur magazine’s top-franchises list, is a big deal to Chem-Dry franchise owners,” says Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

“Good word of mouth has an incredible value, and when people see these rankings, whether it’s as a business to own or one to partner with for your cleaning needs, it’s great for us,” Smith says. “Chem-Dry is in the enviable position of being over 40 years old, known around the world — and still being discovered by consumers and evaluators alike. This is one big reason why we’re such a solid business to own.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying, deeper, and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, air ducts, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

Seasonal Marketing Boosts Chem-Dry Franchise Owners’ Booking Numbers

Focused efforts keep brand top of mind for home and business owners who want their properties looking good no matter what time of year

It’s no surprise that Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise owners report booming business every spring. After all, ‘tis the season for a top-down cleaning in homes everywhere. The other parts of the year are just as busy, however, thanks to a focused approach to marketing that keeps the Chem-Dry name in front of consumers.

“In the fall, people are preparing for holiday events and guests. In the summer, there’s also family visiting, and in the winter, many people like to do some proactive cleaning to their home or business,” explains Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development. “What we do is make sure they know all about Chem-Dry.”

Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise owner puts on gloves

National campaigns extend local efforts for carpet cleaning franchise

Thanks to over 40 years of solid word of mouth, every Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise owner benefits from a strong reputation. That’s backed up by advertising in local and national media, as well as online, to build awareness of new offerings, such as wood floor and air duct cleaning.

“In the past couple of years, we have added many new services to our whole-home suite,” Smith says. “Chem-Dry franchise owners get the word out in their communities, and then, our national campaigns help raise the profile even more. It all pays off with more calls from current and prospective clients, which leads to more business”

Businesses & multi-unit housing are key targets

And it’s not just homeowners, either. Chem-Dry cleaning franchise owners continue to make solid inroads into multi-unit homes thanks to their relationship with realtors and property managers. They also get plenty of business from commercial property managers who want the office to look its best as well.

“Our brand awareness is very high and we work to keep the Chem-Dry name top of mind,” Smith says. “And because we have so many services, franchise owners are able to take on the big jobs, such as a large retirement home or condominium community. It all means more opportunity to upsell on every ticket and put more revenue in the pockets of franchise owners.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

Chem-Dry’s Whole-Home Cleaning Services Create Higher Ticket Totals

With something for every room in the house, Chem-Dry cleaning franchise owners can leverage every estimate appointment into an upsell opportunity

A homeowner wants their carpets cleaned, then discovers that their local Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise can also do area rugs as well as wood floors. Another property owner needs leather upholstery cleaned and has been reading about the dangers of lint buildup in their dryer vents. When they discover Chem-Dry can do both, they are thrilled — and add those services to their floor cleaning appointment.

“These are just two examples of the many ways Chem-Dry’s whole-home cleaning platform of services creates opportunity and builds revenue for franchise owners,” says Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Chem-Dry cleaning franchise employee sanitizes handrail

Upselling services is easy and organic

“Chem-Dry has been able to build on its reputation as the premier carpet cleaning franchise to create worldwide awareness,” Smith says. “That has been very instrumental in helping our franchise owners market our new services to their clients.”

Even better, both new and existing Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise customers are interested in new services, such as the MicroPro Shield sanitizing service, so franchise owners and their teams are able to enhance existing relationships while developing new ones.

Bacterial cleaning is hugely popular

Chem-Dry’s whole-home cleaning platform mirrors its healthy home efforts. In addition to its legendary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process, Chem-Dry has more than 50 green-certified products, and in the last year, introduced MicroPro Shield to answer home and business owners’ concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.

“People love that our products are kid- and pet-friendly,” Smith says. “Being good to the environment has always been a strong selling point for Chem-Dry. We really put that commitment front and center with MicroPro Shield, which was a huge seller for franchise owners last year and will continue to perform well in 2021 and beyond.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

IFA Calls Out Chem-Dry as Strong Player in 2021 Economic Outlook

Industry professionals call for a dramatic rise in cleaning services business in the post-pandemic months, a perfect opportunity for a Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise to surge

While it’s hard to predict with any certainty exactly how the U.S. and global economies are going to take off in 2021, forecasters agree that the post-pandemic period will be one of significant growth. Among the areas that are likely to take off are professional cleaning services for homes and businesses. In its 2021 Economic Outlook for Franchising, the International Franchise Association (IFA) had a lot to say on the topic — and they even mentioned the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise opportunity by name.

Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise equipment

Home improvements include deep cleaning

“FRANdata saw increasing need among homeowners for home cleaning, sanitation, and disinfecting services amidst the pandemic, which have all bolstered franchises in the commercial & residential sector,” the report said. “For example, Chem-Dry, a carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, has signed agreements to expand its footprint with 64 new franchises across the nation as of October 2020.”

“A Consumer Specialists survey of more than 600 homeowners conducted in June 2020 revealed that 57% of homeowners had undergone a home improvement project between March and May,” the report continued. “On average, those homeowners spent $1,750 making home improvements and cited available time as the primary reason. The National Association of Home Builders’ (NABH) Remodeling Market Index’s (RMI) reading of 79 for the fourth quarter of 2020 also indicates strong consumer demand for home improvement, resulting in continued investment in the housing market with surges in refinancing opportunities.”

Recovery to near-2019 levels predicted

“Assuming control of the COVID-19 pandemic is forthcoming this year, FRANdata predicts that by year-end, franchising will have recovered to nearly 2019 levels in most metrics: business growth, employment, economic outlook, and contribution to the GDP,” the report said. “FRANdata projects that more than 26,000 new franchised businesses will open in 2021, recovering most of the losses felt in the previous year. Franchises will employ some 8.3 million people, adding nearly 800,000 new jobs. Much of this employment will be in the retail, food, and services industries and will be for lower-skilled workers, a group that has been disproportionately hurt by the economic downturn.”

“Overall, franchise establishments in the commercial & residential services sector are expected to grow at a rate of 3.4% in 2021 to approximately 76,000 units,” the report concluded. “An estimated 48,000 jobs will be added to the sector in 2021, leading to a total of 301,706 franchise workers sector wide. Franchise output is anticipated to grow by 8% in 2021 to $53.3 billion.

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

MicroPro Shield Gets Media Attention for Chem-Dry Franchise Owners

Home and business owners are laser-focused on cleanliness and safety, creating a perfect market for this and many other Chem-Dry services

If you read a Chem-Dry franchise review these days, chances are you’ll find the word “healthy” mentioned. That’s understandable, given what we’ve all been through in the last year. Consumers value a brand that can answer their needs, especially an unprecedented and potentially hazardous situation. And that’s why Chem-Dry growth kept going strong in 2020 and is ramping up again for 2021.

When it comes to health, there are a lot of ways to utilize Chem-Dry’s offerings to benefit a household or workspace’s well-being. “Our Healthy Home line of services means a safer environment for home and business owners. And our innovative line of products and services means a healthy revenue stream for franchise owners,” says Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Chem-Dry franchise man cleans tile floors

Whole-home clean goes to the next level in Chem-Dry growth

A prime example was the addition of MicroPro Shield, a hugely popular new offering that has led to Chem-Dry growth in markets all across the United States and beyond. When they sell this valued services, Chem-Dry cleaning franchise owners:

  • Disinfect hard surfaces and sanitize soft surfaces
  • Use a hospital-grade disinfectant that is approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19)
  • Apply a protective antimicrobial coating that kills bacteria and algae on contact for up to 90 days
  • Leave beyond a window cling or certificate explaining the process

“MicroPro Shield was the perfect solution to what small business owners in particular were looking for,” Smith says. “They wanted something fast, affordable, and from a proven vendor. Just read the Chem-Dry franchise reviews online and you’ll see page after page of glowing comments about what our franchise owners have done for their fellow business owners — and many residential customers as well.”

New products, upsells mean more revenue and Chem-Dry growth

As MicroPro Shield proves, Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise owners benefit from Chem-Dry’s commitment to R&D and product innovation. A vast and growing service line gives franchise owners the flexibility to pick and choose what services they want to offer — knowing the more they have on hand, the better the opportunity for upsells and higher ticket totals on every estimate.

“We are so much more than carpet. Our service lines now cover wood floor cleaning all the way up to granite and leather renewal and dryer vent cleaning,” Smith says. “There’s not a room in the house that Chem-Dry can’t improve and that is a huge message for our franchise owners to be able to share.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster drying and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

Chem-Dry Franchises Earn Consumer Loyalty & Build Repeat Business

A perennial favorite on “best of” lists, Chem-Dry growth continues as entrepreneurs tap into the amazing potential of this legacy brand

It’s always thrilling to see a positive Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise review on the various annual lists of brands to watch. From Entrepreneur magazine to Franchise Business Review, Franchise Gator, and many others, the industry has long valued Chem-Dry’s perfect blend of low overhead and high revenue potential. And it’s not just franchise industry watchers. In communities around the country, Chem-Dry is at or near the top of locally curated “best of” lists that honor various service providers. These are distinctions awarded directly to franchise owners and reflect how Chem-Dry growth is spurred on by their hard work.

Chem-Dry Franchise franchisee cleaning staircase

Multiple services build client base quickly and Chem-Dry growth

“When you do your job well, people notice,” says Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development. “Chem-Dry floor cleaning franchise owners have been picking up honors for carpet cleaning since the mid-1970s, and now with our Healthy Home offerings including MicroPro Shield, they are getting even more attention.”

And because there are literally dozens of green-certified cleaning products and services in a Chem-Dry franchise owner’s portfolio, he or she also has a powerful message about providing valued services in an environmentally friendly manner. That means safe for pets and kids — another way to stand out and garner loyalty from their communities.

An affordable, home-based business

As great as all that sounds, there’s better news: a Chem-Dry franchise is perfect for a first-time business owner as well as someone well versed in running their own operations. That’s because Chem-Dry is home-based and scalable — you grow at your own speed.

“Many Chem-Dry franchise owners began with no staff and just a few services,” Smith says. “Now, they have a fleet of vehicles and cover a large territory. They are job creators and valued service providers in their communities. That, along with financial independence and the satisfaction of building a successful business, is what Chem-Dry can offer.”

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with more than 3,000 franchises in more than 55 countries, serving 11,000 homes and businesses a day. Chem-Dry has been Entrepreneur magazine’s top-rated carpet cleaning franchise for 33 straight years. The Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process delivers a faster-drying and more environmentally friendly clean that appeals to home and business owners. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Chem-Dry provides cleaning and renewal services for tile and stone, granite countertops, leather and upholstery, and dryer vents.

Learn more about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity

For in-depth details about the Chem-Dry franchise opportunity, download our Free Franchise Opportunity Report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages.

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What does it cost to own a Chem-Dry franchise?

Every year Australian homeowners install millions of square meters of new carpet - carpet that will need cleaning for decades. Since 1977, one name has stood out: Chem-Dry. Tap into this growth market with and ultra-low franchise fee and a low, fixed monthly royalty fee.

  • Franchisee Fee: $19,950
  • Includes all equipment needed for carpet and upholstery cleaning
  • Includes full training and ongoing support
  • Van required

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