Steri-CleanFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Steri-Clean franchise requires a total initial investment of $89K – $266K, including a $60K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $89K – $266K
- 29th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 55
- 46th 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
The system grew 20% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $89K – $266K including a $60K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 49/100.
- System growing at 120.0% CAGR over 3 years with 55 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Steri-Clean, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- ID
- HQ
- 3940 Woodside Blvd, Hailey, ID 83333
- Auditor
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.6M
- vs $2.3M prior year
Overview
About
Steri-Clean franchisees operate biohazard and crime scene cleanup services, including bloodborne pathogen remediation, hoarding cleanup, and post-mortem property restoration. Franchisees manage client acquisition, team scheduling, compliance with hazmat regulations, and direct service delivery or subcontracting in their protected territory.
- CEO
- Cory Chalmers
- Headquarters
- ID
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 23
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $60K | $60K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $65K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $19K | $141K |
| Total initial investment | $89K | $266K |
Source: Steri-Clean 2026 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
- $89K – $266K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $65K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $80K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of: (a) 8% of Gross Revenue if weekly sales d…
- Ad fund
- 3.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 11.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $130 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $20 |
| Total fee load | 11.0% 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 Steri-Clean Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 55
- Opened
- 13
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 4
- Turnover rate
- 7.3%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +19.6%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +120.0%
- 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 · 29 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 6 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 6
- Loan volume
- $1.2M
- Median loan
- $123K
- 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
- 6
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 6 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 6 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 6-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Steri-Clean presents elevated risk due to absent financial disclosures, recurring franchisor litigation including active fraud allegations, opaque royalty mechanics, and insufficient unit maturity to validate business model viability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 49 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosures (avg revenue/net income) prevents ROI validation on $88.8K-$265.6K investment
- 02HIGHSix documented litigations including active fraud/misrepresentation arbitration and prior wrongful termination claims indicate systemic franchisor-franchisee disputes
- 03MINORAggressive tiered royalty structure (8% down to 6%) with $200 weekly minimum creates unpredictable expense ratios; franchisees under $8K weekly sales pay disproportionate percentage
- 04MINOR19.6% YoY unit growth masks small absolute base (55 units); insufficient data to confirm sustainability or rule out churn
- 05MEDHigh franchise fee ($60K) combined with wide investment range ($88.8K-$265.6K) suggests significant variable startup costs with no disclosed break-even timeline
- 06HIGHLitigation pattern includes trademark infringement and breach of contract claims, raising questions about franchisor operational competency and legal clarity
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| 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 | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Idaho |
| Litigation count | 6 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 49 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 45 hrs
- POS system
- CleanNet
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: CleanNet
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
46 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Steri-Clean · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Steri-Clean franchise?
The total investment to open a Steri-Clean franchise ranges from $89K – $266K, 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 Steri-Clean franchise owners earn?
Steri-Clean 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 Steri-Clean's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Steri-Clean (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 Steri-Clean franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Steri-Clean has 55 total units in the United States, including 25 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 13 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Steri-Clean a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Steri-Clean as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 49 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.