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Mr. Duct Cleaner vs POOL SCOUTS

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mr. Duct Cleaner and POOL SCOUTS are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Mr. Duct Cleaner requires an investment of $97K – $141K while POOL SCOUTS requires $103K – $135K. In terms of revenue, POOL SCOUTS reports higher average unit revenue at $292K. POOL SCOUTS has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Mr. Duct Cleaner A (Top Quintile) and POOL SCOUTS A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$97K – $141K
$103K – $135K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$187K
$292K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
0.0% (11 loans)
Total Units
13
81
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2016
FDD Year
2025
2024