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PuroClean Franchise

Restoration franchise with 500+ North American locations and a proven insurance-referral business model

$59,000
franchise fee
$100,000
personal capital
USD 226k – 277kk
investment

How much does a PuroClean franchise cost?

Franchise fee

Amount paid when signing the contract

$59,000

Personal capital

Own funds required to complete the financing

$100,000

Total investment

Estimated total budget for the opening

$226,280 – $277,000

Locations worldwide

500

Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.

What it's about

PuroClean has built one of the largest privately held property restoration networks in North America, giving entrepreneurs a chance to enter a recession-resistant, essential-services industry with over two decades of brand history behind them.

Fact sheet

Founded
2001
Units in the market
500
Locations
500
Type of business
Property damage restoration services (water, fire, mold, biohazard)
Company
PuroSystems, LLC

The right questions before you start

Why the PuroClean network keeps attracting new owners

With more than 500 independently owned and operated locations across North America, PuroClean has scaled into one of the category's most recognized names, branding itself as the Paramedics of Property Damage. Nearly half of existing franchise owners already operate multiple territories, and a meaningful share of the brand's recent unit growth has come from owners reinvesting in additional territories rather than brand-new recruits — a strong internal signal of confidence in the unit economics. One owner recently surpassed $20 million in gross revenue from a single location, illustrating the ceiling available to operators who scale aggressively. PuroClean also reports a 95.6% franchise model success rate and strong owner satisfaction scores, based on figures the company has published through its franchise development channels.

Who PuroClean is looking for

PuroClean is not designed as a passive or semi-absentee investment. The company looks for hands-on operators willing to build local insurance-adjuster relationships, manage restoration crews, and run a service business day to day rather than simply fund one. Candidates need to meet minimum net worth and liquidity thresholds, and PuroClean has built dedicated financing pathways, including a veteran discount program and a partnership with Benetrends, to help qualified candidates fund their initial investment. The brand has also indicated openness to candidates on E-2 and EB-5 visa categories, though this detail comes from a franchise-broker source rather than PuroClean's own site.

Franchise fees, investment ranges, and financing support

According to PuroClean's official investment page, the franchise fee is $59,000, discounted by 25% for qualifying veterans. Beyond the fee, owners typically need $60,000 to $75,000 in operating capital and around $75,000 for an initial equipment package sourced through PuroClean's preferred distributor. Minimum net worth requirements sit at $250,000, with minimum liquidity requirements of $100,000, and PuroClean references access up to $150,000 for qualified candidates. Total initial investment is estimated between roughly $226,000 and $277,000, depending on the specific figures cited across PuroClean's own franchise pages, all referencing the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Ongoing royalty percentages were not published on the official pages reviewed, so prospective owners should request the current Item 6 royalty structure directly from PuroClean during due diligence.

PuroClean by the numbers
  • Founded in 2001, operating as PuroSystems, LLC
  • More than 500 franchised locations across the United States and Canada
  • Franchise fee of $59,000, with a 25% discount for veterans
  • Total initial investment estimated between $226,000 and $277,000
  • Minimum net worth of $250,000 and minimum liquidity of $100,000
  • Reported 95.6% franchise model success rate
  • New Franchise Owner Training delivered through the PuroClean Academy in Tamarac, Florida

Ready to explore ownership in the restoration industry? Reach out to request PuroClean's current Franchise Disclosure Document and investment details to see if this opportunity fits your goals.

How much does it cost to open a PuroClean franchise?
Based on PuroClean's official investment page, the total initial investment ranges from about $226,280 to $277,000, which includes a $59,000 franchise fee (discounted 25% for veterans), $60,000 to $75,000 in operating capital, and roughly $75,000 for equipment. Candidates also need minimum net worth of $250,000 and minimum liquidity of $100,000. Exact royalty costs were not published and should be confirmed in the current FDD.
How does the PuroClean franchise business model work day to day?
PuroClean owners run property damage restoration businesses, handling water, fire, smoke, mold, and biohazard cleanup for homeowners and businesses, largely through insurance company referrals. The model is mostly home-based rather than retail, uses an open-territory system built around a Protected Office Location covering about 100,000 people, and requires owners to actively manage crews and client relationships rather than operate passively.
What qualifications do I need to become a PuroClean franchise owner?
PuroClean requires a minimum net worth of $250,000 and minimum liquidity of $100,000, with access to $150,000 noted in some materials. The company looks for hands-on operators, not passive investors, since the role involves overseeing restoration crews and building local insurance-adjuster relationships. A veteran discount program (PuroVet) offers 25% off the franchise fee for qualifying candidates.
What training and support does PuroClean provide to new franchise owners?
New owners complete training at the PuroClean Academy in Tamarac, Florida, covering technical restoration operations, business management, and sales strategy. PuroClean also provides national PR support, individual media opportunities for interested offices, and preferred-partner relationships with several of the largest national insurance carriers, which helps drive referral-based business to local franchise locations.
How big is the PuroClean franchise network today?
PuroClean reports more than 500 independently owned and operated locations across North America as of its most recent company announcements. Nearly 44% of existing owners operate multiple territories, and the brand has highlighted strong reinvestment from current franchisees. One owner reportedly surpassed $20 million in gross revenue from a single location, though individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

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Investment $226,280 to $277,000