15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a Bar-B-Clean franchise ranges from $78K to $99K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Bar-B-Clean is $50K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Bar-B-Clean 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Bar-B-Clean does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisBar-B-Clean charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Bar-B-Clean franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisBar-B-Clean has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Bar-B-Clean franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisBar-B-Clean offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisBar-B-Clean currently operates 78 locations (2025 FDD) (77 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 169.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 48.1%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Bar-B-Clean is 12.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Bar-B-Clean is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.
View full contract analysisBar-B-Clean's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Bar-B-Clean's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisBar-B-Clean provides 16 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisBar-B-Clean does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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