Action Duct Cleaning Franchising, Inc.
2333 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, CA 91001
Franchising@ActionDuct com
We grant you the right to provide a broad range of cleaning services to residential and commercial property owners Primary services include HVAC duct cleaning, dryer duct cleaning, kitchen exhaust cleaning, industrial oven cleaning, industrial silo cleaning, chimney cleaning, gutter cleaning, Aero seal duct sealing and related services All cleaning services are performed at the customers' building by a team of 1 to 3 technicians that have been trained by us and may hold certificates of advanced training from state or national organizations You will market and operate your business under the trade name “Action Duct cleaning,” which our affiliate has registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office Franchise owners don't need to have experience m the cleaning industry, as training will be provided to give owners sufficient knowledge to bid, sell, service and supervise staff m completing projects You may operate from a home office or a small office that we have approved that lies within your Protected Territory Our website identifies and promotes the services At are regularly offered to the public and to business property owners All franchisees will offer the same menu of services as described in our Operations Manuals We will teach you our methods for managing your business and assist you m implementing our system of marketing an Action Duct Cleaning franchise We will assist you m selecting a suitable territory and we will protect you from having another Action Duct cleaning franchisee providing services m your Protected Territory We will provide you with the list of software, computers and other equipment you need to run your business We will teach you procedures for marketing your business to homeowners and business owners, for recruiting, and for teaching your staff to complete the jobs you're contracted to complete
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Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
1/10
$336,184 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2020Maintenance Services
$598,251 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Maintenance Services
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $19,500 Maximum: $29,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $52,500 Maximum: $110,750
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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