Redline Gear Cleaning Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Redline Gear Cleaning is a specialized service franchise offering turnout gear cleaning and inspection using proprietary Mobile Extraction Units, serving fire departments and first responders, and known for mobile operations, health-focused services and extensive franchise training.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$49,500

Investment

$131,000 - $352,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Redline Gear Cleaning is a mobile service business that cleans, inspects, and repairs firefighter personal protective equipment at the customer’s site using a specially equipped truck the company calls a Mobile Extraction Unit (MEU). The system is designed around on-site processing and inspection practices aligned with NFPA guidance for turnout gear care.

The franchisor, Redline Gear Cleaning Franchise Corp., was formed on May 19, 2022 as a Delaware corporation and is based in Hudson, Massachusetts. An affiliated company, HC Risk Reduction, Inc., has operated a similar gear-cleaning business in Hudson since July 2019 and retrofits the MEU vehicles used in the system.

Building on that operating model, the brand packaged its processes, service standards, and MEU-based workflow into a franchise system for operators serving fire departments and other first-responder organizations.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Redline Gear Cleaning franchise is $131,000 - $352,000. 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	$49,500
Mobile Extraction Unit (MEU)	$40,000 to $200,000
MEU Storage Facility Lease	$7,500 to $15,000
Tools and Equipment	$500 to $3,000
Office Furniture and Equipment	$0 to $1,500
Computer, Tablets	$1,000 to $2,000
NFPA Certification Fee	$10,000 to $22,500
NFPA Certification Assistance Costs	$1,000
Insurance	$5,000 to $20,000
Training Costs	$1,000 to $3,000
Utility Deposits	$0 to $1,000
Business Licenses	$0 to $500
Professional Fees	$500 to $3,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months	$15,000 to $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$131,000 to $352,000

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Franchise Fee	$49,500
Mobile Extraction Unit (MEU)	$40,000 to $200,000
MEU Storage Facility Lease	$7,500 to $15,000
Tools and Equipment	$500 to $3,000
Office Furniture and Equipment	$0 to $1,500
Computer, Tablets	$1,000 to $2,000
NFPA Certification Fee	$10,000 to $22,500
NFPA Certification Assistance Costs	$1,000
Insurance	$5,000 to $20,000
Training Costs	$1,000 to $3,000
Utility Deposits	$0 to $1,000
Business Licenses	$0 to $500
Professional Fees	$500 to $3,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months	$15,000 to $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$131,000 to $352,000