Mr. Duct CleanerFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise requires a total initial investment of $97K – $141K, including a $60K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $187K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $97K – $141K
- 32nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- $187K
- 2nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 10th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Units
- 13
- 23rd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $97K – $141K including a $60K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $187K/year (median $157K).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 29/100.
- No protected territory and the franchisor reserves the right to compete in your area. Clarify territorial boundaries before signing.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Mr. Duct Cleaner Franchise Systems, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- TX
- HQ
- 190 East Stacy Road. Suite 306-224, Allen, TX 75002
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $384K
- vs $312K prior year
Overview
About
Mr. Duct Cleaner franchisees operate residential and commercial HVAC duct cleaning services, performing ductwork inspection, cleaning, and sanitization. Franchisees manage customer acquisition, scheduling, on-site service delivery, and local marketing while adhering to brand standards and royalty obligations.
- CEO
- Les Clow
- Headquarters
- TX
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 3
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $60K | $60K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $8K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $30K | $67K |
| Total initial investment | $97K | $141K |
Source: Mr. Duct Cleaner 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$21K
11.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
16%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
6.3 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $97K – $141K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $8K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $60K – $60K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Volume · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $105 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $187K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $157K
- Item 19 type
- Affiliate and Franchisee Data
- Sample size
- 11 units
- vs category median 31 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $66K→$505K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 10 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 204 Cleaning & Maintenance brands
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Mr. Duct Cleaner Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 13
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 85%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +10.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +57.1%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 4 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 4
- Loan volume
- $650K
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Mr. Duct Cleaner's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Avoid pending resolution of contradictory financial data and going concern status; unprotected territory and minimal unit growth compound investment risk.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy, LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 29 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo protected territory creates direct competition risk within franchise system
- 02HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE — suggests potential financial instability or undisclosed operational challenges
- 03MINORNet income ($226,788) significantly exceeds average revenue ($187,314) — mathematically impossible and indicates unreliable financial disclosures or data integrity issues
- 04MINOROnly 13 units with 10% YoY growth is minimal system size with sluggish expansion
- 05MINORHigh franchise fee ($59,500) relative to modest average revenue creates poor ROI visibility
- 06MINORItem 19 financial performance claims appear fabricated — immediate red flag requiring FTC Item 19 verification
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Territory type | Census Tracts |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Texas |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 26 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 14 hrs
- POS system
- QuickBooks Online
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks Online
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
8 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Mr. Duct Cleaner · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise?
The total investment to open a Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise ranges from $97K – $141K, with an initial franchise fee of $60K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Mr. Duct Cleaner FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $187K. The median is $157K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Mr. Duct Cleaner's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Mr. Duct Cleaner (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Mr. Duct Cleaner franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Mr. Duct Cleaner has 13 total units in the United States, including 7 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Mr. Duct Cleaner a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Mr. Duct Cleaner as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 29 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.