Spaulding Decon is a premier franchise specializing in biohazard remediation and crime scene cleanup services. Founded in 2005 by former police officer Laura Spaulding in Tampa, Florida, the company was created to assist families during their most difficult moments.
Recognizing a need in the market, Spaulding Decon began franchising in 2015, becoming the first nationally franchised decontamination service in the United States.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Spaulding Decon offers a wide range of services including crime scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup, meth lab decontamination, mold remediation, and water damage restoration.
Many of these services are covered by homeowners’ insurance, offering customers financial relief during emergencies. The franchise operates in both residential and commercial sectors, making it a recession-resistant business model with consistent demand.
What sets Spaulding Decon apart is its focus on compassion, professionalism, and cutting-edge techniques.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Spaulding Decon provides a structured set of training programs to its franchisees, ensuring both initial preparation and ongoing education:
Spaulding Decon grants its franchisees a "Designated Territory," typically comprising a population of up to 350,000 people. While franchisees are permitted to accept customers from outside this territory under limited conditions, they are not guaranteed an exclusive territory.
Competition may arise from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or alternative distribution channels controlled by the franchisor. Despite this, Spaulding Decon commits not to establish additional businesses using its proprietary marks within a franchisee's designated territory, provided the franchisee remains in compliance with their agreement.
However, the franchisor retains the right to market or distribute similar products or services through different trademarks or channels, including e-commerce and mail orders, within the same geographic area. Franchisees are also excluded from servicing national accounts unless specifically assigned by the franchisor.
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