Spaulding DeconFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Spaulding Decon franchise requires a total initial investment of $163K – $205K, including a $50K franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 11 loans[1]. Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $163K – $205K
- 62nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 14
- 24th 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
Only 0.0% of 11 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
The system contracted 66% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $163K – $205K including a $50K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 68/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 11 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Spaulding Decon Industries, Corp.
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 1032 E Brandon Blvd. #8338, Brandon, Florida 33511
- Auditor
- HACKER, JOHNSON & SMITH PA
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $2.4M
- vs $2.5M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Overview
About
Spaulding Decon franchisees operate biohazard and crime scene cleanup services, responding to emergency calls to decontaminate residential and commercial properties. Day-to-day operations include hazmat-suited technician work, waste disposal compliance, insurance claim coordination, and on-call emergency response scheduling.
- CEO
- Laura Spaulding
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2014
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 10
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $35K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $78K | $105K |
| Total initial investment | $163K | $205K |
Source: Spaulding Decon 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $163K – $205K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $35K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- the greater of (i) eight percent (8%) of weekly Gross Sal…
- Ad fund
- 1.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.5% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $300 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 9.5% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Spaulding Decon Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 14
- Opened
- 3
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- N/A
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -65.9%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -62.2%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Last reporting year only, multi-year history not disclosed in this brand's FDD.
Item 20 · 20 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 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 11
- Loan volume
- $1.5M
- 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)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Spaulding Decon's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 8 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 5-year lending trend
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With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 11 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Spaulding Decon presents extreme risk: a collapsing franchise system (down 66% YoY) with active litigation alleging fraud, no financial transparency, and going concern warnings.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · HACKER, JOHNSON & SMITH PA⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 68 / 100 rating
- 01MINORSystem collapsed 65.9% YoY (14 units remaining) — indicates severe franchisee failure or franchisor operational failure
- 02HIGHMultiple active litigation cases alleging fraudulent inducement, misrepresentation, and breach — suggests systemic franchisor credibility issues
- 03MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosures (Avg Revenue/Net Income not disclosed) — prevents validation of profitability claims and income potential
- 04HIGHGoing Concern flag indicates franchisor financial viability risk despite continued unit recruitment
- 05MEDMinimum Royalty structure undisclosed — franchisees may owe substantial royalties even with low/zero sales
- 06MINOR$49,500 franchise fee + $162,510–$204,550 total investment with unproven ROI in declining system
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 |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Geographic area |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | No |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 6 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 80 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 48 hrs
- POS system
- Business Management Software System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Business Management Software System
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
35 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Spaulding Decon · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Spaulding Decon franchise?
The total investment to open a Spaulding Decon franchise ranges from $163K – $205K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Spaulding Decon franchise owners earn?
Spaulding Decon does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Spaulding Decon's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Spaulding Decon has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 11 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Spaulding Decon franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Spaulding Decon has 14 total units in the United States. 3 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Spaulding Decon a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Spaulding Decon as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 68 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.