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Cleaning & restoration franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
15 cleaning & restoration franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steri-Clean | 6 | $89,794 – $273,101 | High |
| 2 | 911 Restoration · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | $167,700 – $334,000 | Medium |
| 3 | Jan-Pro · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | — | Medium |
| 4 | Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of Ontario · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | $4,605 – $53,270 | Medium |
| 5 | Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of San Francisco · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | $3,383 – $65,270 | High |
| 6 | Mint Condition · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | $117,795 – $719,870 | Medium |
| 7 | ServiceMaster Restore® · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | $255,075 – $365,310 | High |
| 8 | Chem-Dry (Legacy - Traditional) · Item 19 ✓ | 4 | — | High |
| 9 | Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of Riverside · Item 19 ✓ | 4 | $4,830 – $58,070 | Medium |
| 10 | KDO Capital | 4 | $3,224 – $58,070 | High |
| 11 | 1-800-Packouts · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | $269,300 – $514,000 | High |
| 12 | Bor Restoration · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | $186,484 – $231,034 | High |
| 13 | Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | $3,433 – $66,770 | Medium |
| 14 | Jan-Pro of Milwaukee · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | — | Medium |
| 15 | Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network or CRDN · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $84,650 – $538,850 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown, free.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.