DuraClean Restoration Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

DuraClean Restoration offers emergency water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation services for residential and commercial properties, providing efficient and effective solutions to restore properties to pre-loss condition.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

-4%

Franchise fee

$29,500

Investment

$109,000 - $174,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Founded in 1930 by Irl Marshall Sr., Duraclean began as "The Home Service Co." in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Marshall was inspired to create better cleaning methods after his wife voiced dissatisfaction with traditional rug cleaning.

His innovations in carpet and upholstery care quickly set the company apart, and by 1945, Duraclean had launched its franchise model, establishing a national presence as a trusted provider of cleaning services.

Headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Duraclean International, Inc. offers a wide range of services that cater to both residential and commercial clients. These services include carpet and upholstery cleaning, water and fire damage restoration, mold remediation, dryer vent and air duct cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and biohazard cleanup.

What makes Duraclean stand out is its deep commitment to franchisee support and training. New owners receive comprehensive initial training and ongoing education to keep up with the latest industry standards and technologies. The brand’s "Forever Support" model ensures franchisees have access to help 24/7, 365 days a year.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a DuraClean Restoration franchise is $109,000 - $174,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Franchise Fee	$29,500
Opening Inventory	$60,504.66
Business Liability Insurance	$10,500 (annually)
Business Vehicle Insurance	$1,200 - $3,500
Business Vehicle	$0 - $48,000
Training Expenses	$0 - $1,000
Additional Funds – Initial 6 Month Period	$7,000 - $21,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$108,704.66 - $174,004.66

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Franchise Fee	$29,500
Opening Inventory	$60,504.66
Business Liability Insurance	$10,500 (annually)
Business Vehicle Insurance	$1,200 - $3,500
Business Vehicle	$0 - $48,000
Training Expenses	$0 - $1,000
Additional Funds – Initial 6 Month Period	$7,000 - $21,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$108,704.66 - $174,004.66

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is DuraClean Restoration's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

DuraClean Restoration had 101 total units in 2025, of which 91 were franchised-owned and 10 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

DuraClean Restoration

key competitors in the

Restoration/Disaster

sector.

Franchise

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New

-4%

2% - 8%

$109,000

$174,000

n.a.

Fabric Restoration Service Team

$100K - $200K

New

-3%

6.00%

$139,000

$554,000

$1,490,000

13.3%

PuroClean

$200K - $500K

402

New

29%

3% to 10%%

$219,000

$246,000

$667,000

n.a.

Lyons Restores

$100K - $200K

New

25%

6.00%

$124,000

$334,000

n.a.

United Water Restoration

$200K - $500K

New

60%

2% - 6%

$214,000

$627,000

$1,015,000

n.a.

WIN Home Inspection

$25K - $50K

268

New

13%

7.00%

$44,000

$55,000

$188,000

n.a.

Rainbow Restoration

$100K - $200K

330

New

3% - 8%

$159,000

$331,000

$613,000

n.a.

Training

DuraClean provides a comprehensive training program to its franchisees through a mix of materials, workshops, and ongoing support. Here are the types of training offered by the franchisor:

Duraclean Training Materials
Franchisees receive detailed instructional materials that explain how to perform services, market to customers, and manage all business operations. These include electronic marketing content, cleaning and restoration forms, OSHA safety training, and HR and management guides.
Success Institute
This is a structured program offering a five-day training either via webinar, pre-recorded video, or in-person at Duraclean’s headquarters. Topics include:
- Business Planning (2 hours)
- Carpet Cleaning (5 hours)
- Upholstery Cleaning (3 hours)
- Solution Comparison (1 hour)
- Water & Mold Restoration (10 hours)
- HVAC Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning (3 hours)
- Marketing (8 hours)
- Management (2 hours)
- Safety & Health (1 hour)
- Office Setup (2 hours)
- Software System (2 hours)
- Licensing & Insurance (1 hour)

Territory Protection

DuraClean assigns each franchisee a Primary Marketing Area based on local demographics and market potential. However, this territory is non-exclusive, meaning Duraclean and other franchisees may also operate within it.

While Duraclean aims to avoid overlap where an existing franchisee is active and growing, it reserves the right to compete in the same area and use other sales channels like online or telemarketing.