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Chem-Dry vs Rainbow Restoration

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chem-Dry and Rainbow Restoration are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Chem-Dry requires an investment of $92K – $250K while Rainbow Restoration requires $185K – $352K. In terms of revenue, Rainbow Restoration reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, Rainbow Restoration has a lower charge-off rate (12.3%) compared to Chem-Dry (29.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Chem-Dry D (Below average) and Rainbow Restoration A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$92K – $250K
$185K – $352K
Franchise Fee
$36K
$60K
Royalty Rate
Tiered 4%-7% of Gross Sales: 7% on first $500K, 6% on $500K-$1M, 5% on $1M-$1.5M, 4% above $1.5M (Standard Territory); similar tiers at half the thresholds for Small Territory
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$319KPer franchisee, not per outlet
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
29.7% (98 loans)
12.3% (203 loans)
Total Units
963
328
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1978
1981
FDD Year
2026
2026