How much does an Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning franchise cost?
The 2026 estimated initial investment for one OXI FRESH Business is $50,700 to $87,304. That range applies to one protected territory of up to 110,000 households. It includes the $47,900 Initial Franchise Fee, specified pre-opening expenses, optional service packages at the high end, and $1,000 to $8,000 of Additional Funds for the first three months.
Official 2026 opening range for one territory. The upper end assumes several optional purchases, including dryer-vent equipment and the discounted add-on fee available when its addendum is signed with the main agreement. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 14–17.
Data basis. Legal franchisor: Oxi Fresh Franchising Co., Inc., owned by Barnett Enterprises Corp. FDD issuance date: April 15, 2026. Primary cost disclosures reviewed: Item 5, pp. 6–7; Item 6, pp. 7–14; Item 7, pp. 14–17; Item 10, p. 22; cost-relevant portions of Items 8, 11 and 17. Information checked July 21, 2026.
The franchisor does not publish a matching 2026 FDD file on its public website. FDD figures are therefore cited here by year, Item and page without a clickable document link. The brand does publish an official franchise investment summary and an official explanation of its FDD review process.
Capital snapshot
The franchise fee is the largest fixed opening payment, but it is not the same as the total investment. Ongoing charges begin after operations start, while the three-month operating allowance is already included rather than added on top of the official total.
What is included in the $50,700 to $87,304 range?
The 2026 opening-cost table combines one fixed franchise fee with optional cleaning packages, pre-opening setup expenses and a three-month operating allowance. The upper endpoint rises materially when the buyer adds dryer-vent capability and related equipment. The lower endpoint is not a promise that a buyer can avoid every variable expense; it is the sum of the minimum amounts disclosed under the table’s stated assumptions.
Franchise rights and optional service packages
For one territory in the 2026 disclosure, the fixed rights payment is $47,900; the remaining rows in this group are optional and range from zero to their stated maximums.
| Cost category | 2026 amount | Payment timing and payee | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $47,900 | Cash upon signing; paid to Oxi Fresh Franchising Co., Inc. | p. 14 |
| Cleaning Agents | $0–$1,000 | Upon ordering; franchisor and third parties | p. 14 |
| Tile and Grout Cleaning Package | $0–$500 | Upon ordering; franchisor | p. 14 |
| Upholstery Cleaning Package | $0–$950 | Upon ordering; franchisor and third parties | p. 14 |
| Hardwood Floor Cleaning Package | $0–$2,625 | Upon ordering; franchisor and third parties | p. 14 |
| Commercial/Pull System Training Fee | $0–$400 | When optional participation is elected; franchisor | p. 14 |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning Initial Fee | $0–$5,000 | When the optional Dryer Vent Addendum is signed; franchisor | p. 14 |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning Equipment | $0–$11,499 | As arranged; franchisor or designated vendor | p. 14 |
Pre-opening setup and initial working capital
For one territory in 2026, these third-party and operating-cash entries range from a combined $2,800 at the low end to $17,430 at the high end.
| Cost category | 2026 amount | What drives the amount | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Training Expenses | $700–$4,400 | Travel, lodging, food and miscellaneous expenses for attendees | pp. 14, 16 |
| Vehicle | $0–$1,800 | Existing vehicle versus initial lease payments; a vehicle is not required by the franchisor | pp. 14, 16 |
| Insurance Deposit | $240–$310 | Initial premium deposit | pp. 15–17 |
| Legal and Accounting Fees | $700–$1,000 | Entity formation, contract review and reporting-system setup | pp. 15, 17 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $0–$1,300 | Existing compliant computer versus a new system | p. 15; Item 11, p. 31 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $100–$500 | Phone, forms and basic office supplies | pp. 15, 17 |
| Uniform Costs | $60–$120 | Logoed shirts from the designated supplier | pp. 15, 17 |
| Additional Funds | $1,000–$8,000 | Working capital for approximately three months; no owner salary included | pp. 15, 17 |
The geometry compares disclosed low and high bounds on the same $0–$12,000 scale; it does not imply that every buyer incurs the high end.
Source: 2026 Oxi Fresh Franchising Co., Inc. FDD, Item 7, pp. 14–17. Exact ranges are official FDD facts; bar positions are proportional renderings.
The official $36,604 spread between the low and high totals is not a rent or construction spread. Most of it comes from optional service capability, equipment choices, training travel and the amount of three-month working capital. The official home-based format description is consistent with Item 7 having no standard leasehold-improvement or storefront build-out line.
Why does the high-end investment rise to $87,304?
The high end is reached by adding every disclosed maximum for one territory. The comparison below groups compatible rows into four decision categories so a buyer can see why the endpoints differ. These groupings are derived calculations, not category names used by the franchisor.
Each bar equals the official total at that endpoint. Optional service and equipment add-ons account for $21,974 at the high end and $0 at the low end.
Source and method: Derived from all 16 line items in the 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 14–17. Low endpoint: $47,900 + $0 + $1,800 + $1,000 = $50,700. High endpoint: $47,900 + $21,974 + $9,430 + $8,000 = $87,304. Both calculations reconcile exactly to the official totals.
When is the opening money paid?
Most cash is committed when the agreement and any optional addendum are signed, while third-party setup expenses are paid as arranged before opening. The 2026 disclosure estimates 15 to 60 days from signing to the first cleaning service, although state addenda can change when initial payments are collected.
Receive and review the FDD
The federal timing rule generally requires delivery at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or paying the franchisor or an affiliate. The FTC franchise buying guide explains that review window.
Optional territory reservation
If the franchisor permits a reservation, the buyer pays a $5,000 Deposit for a 90-day Reservation Period. It is credited against the franchise fee only if the reserved territory is purchased within that period; otherwise it is nonrefundable. Source: 2026 FDD, pp. 6–7.
Execute the agreement
The $47,900 initial fee is ordinarily due in full at signing, reduced by any valid reservation credit. It includes the basic equipment-and-supplies package for one territory. The official Initial Franchise Fee page identifies the current fee and included package.
Add optional services or packages
Commercial-method training is paid when participation is elected. The dryer-vent add-on fee is paid when its addendum is signed, related equipment is paid as arranged, and other optional cleaning packages are paid when ordered.
Fund pre-opening requirements
Training travel, insurance, legal and accounting work, computer hardware, office supplies and uniforms are paid to third parties as arranged. Before operations, the franchisee must also authorize ACH and credit-card charges and maintain at least $5,000 in the designated bank account and a credit-card limit of at least $5,000. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 11–12.
Carry the three-month operating allowance
The disclosed $1,000 to $8,000 allowance covers approximately the first three months. It is already part of the official opening range and does not include an owner draw or salary.
The general disclosure rule is payment at signing, but the 2026 state addenda defer some initial payments in Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Virginia. California, Illinois, New York and Washington prospects must receive the applicable state-specific FDD rather than rely on the generic document. Payment timing should be checked against the version delivered for the buyer’s state.
Which charges continue after the franchise opens?
After opening, the cost contract combines a fixed monthly charge with per-job, telephone-line, percentage-based and required-purchase obligations. Several charges apply separately to each territory, so a multi-territory operator should not read the table as one systemwide payment.
| Ongoing obligation | 2026 amount or basis | When paid | Key scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | $475 per month | In advance by the 5th | Per territory; may be increased annually under the disclosed CPI formula |
| Job Fee — completed jobs | $15 per completed job | By the 5th for prior month | Applies to completed jobs scheduled through the Scheduling Center or online system |
| Job Fee — phone lines | $40 per Co-Op Line; $40 per Market Expansion Line; $10 per business for Toll-Free Number | By the 5th for prior month | At least one Co-Op Line per protected territory; some line costs can be shared |
| Advertising and Technology Fee | 3% of Gross Revenues or $150 monthly minimum | By the 15th | Per territory; the stated revenue basis excludes sales taxes |
| Required equipment and supply purchases | At least 3% of Gross Revenues | Annual purchase requirement | Excludes Dryer Vent Cleaning Gross Revenues; distinct from the advertising fee |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning Royalty Fee | 6% of Dryer Vent Cleaning Gross Revenues | Monthly by the 15th | Only when the franchisee signs the Dryer Vent Addendum |
| Annual convention and meetings | Varies; most recent convention was $450 per attendee | As incurred | Mandatory-meeting allocation can apply even when a franchisee does not attend |
| Computer maintenance | $25–$50 per year estimated | As incurred | Franchisee is responsible for maintenance, support, upgrades and updates |
The franchisor’s public investment page confirms the current $475 monthly royalty, the 3% advertising-and-technology charge with a $150 monthly minimum, and the $15 completed-job charge. The official Scheduling Center fee page describes the completed-job charge, while Item 6 supplies the broader definition and telephone-line components.
The 3% advertising-and-technology payment and the separate 3% annual equipment-and-supply purchase requirement are different obligations. Neither should be converted into an annual dollar estimate without buyer-specific sales data, and the required purchases should not be mistaken for a second advertising contribution.
How does buying additional territories change the capital requirement?
The opening-cost table covers one territory only. Each additional protected territory is treated as a separate business, even when adjacent territories share one agreement. The single-territory range therefore cannot be multiplied mechanically: later territories use discounted franchise-fee percentages but can also create separate setup, operating-cash and recurring-charge obligations.
Current initial-fee ladder
The 2026 first-territory fee is $47,900; the second uses 75% of the then-current fee and each later territory uses 65%.
These calculated dollar amounts use the April 15, 2026 fee as the input. The contract language is percentage-based on the then-current fee, so later acquisitions may produce different dollar amounts. The franchisor’s official territory-fee table displays the same current figures.
Why can the Dryer Vent Addendum materially change the opening cost?
For one territory, the opening-cost table includes up to $5,000 for the dryer-vent add-on fee and up to $11,499 for its equipment. Together, those optional entries account for up to $16,499 of the high-end investment.
Deferring the optional addendum can change both the fee and the equipment decision. The 50% simultaneous-signing discount is discretionary and may be discontinued, so the buyer should verify the price and equipment list in the exact agreement package being offered.
Does Oxi Fresh disclose a liquid-capital or net-worth minimum?
No numeric Liquid Capital or Net Worth threshold appears in the April 15, 2026 FDD. The official franchise website says a developer reviews the prospect’s financial resources and confidential financial profile, but it does not publish a dollar minimum on that page. A directory’s cash requirement should not be substituted for an absent FDD disclosure.
The official financial-profile description confirms that financial resources are reviewed during the sales process. The absence of a published threshold does not mean the franchisor has no qualification standard; it means a buyer needs the current written criteria before treating any cash amount as sufficient.
What about the veteran discount?
The disclosure says a U.S. armed-forces veteran may be eligible for a 10% discount from the franchise fee. Applied to the current first-territory amount, that is a derived reduction of $4,790, producing a $43,110 fee before other opening costs. A November 2025 brand article extends its description to qualified veterans and spouses, while the FDD wording is narrower; eligibility and ownership conditions should therefore be confirmed in writing. The International Franchise Association’s VetFran program information explains the program structure, and the official 2025 Oxi Fresh veteran-incentive description provides the supplemental website language.
Which later charges depend on renewal, transfer or noncompliance?
Item 6 includes several event-triggered charges that are not part of the initial investment. They matter when ownership changes, the seven-year Franchise Agreement is renewed, additional training is requested or contractual defaults occur.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 9–14; Item 17, pp. 43–46. State-specific addenda can modify enforceability, notice periods and certain fee amounts.
What does the official investment range leave unresolved?
The Item 7 total is complete only within its stated assumptions. It does not establish the buyer’s personal living-cost reserve, a guaranteed opening budget for every market or a ceiling on later system changes.
What capital figure should a buyer carry into due diligence?
The defensible starting figure is the $50,700 to $87,304 range for one territory in the April 15, 2026 FDD—not the $47,900 franchise fee by itself. The most important variables are optional Dryer Vent Cleaning capability, other cleaning packages, training travel, vehicle and computer needs, and the $1,000 to $8,000 three-month operating allowance.
That total still does not answer the buyer’s personal cash requirement because the FDD does not publish a Liquid Capital or Net Worth minimum, the operating allowance excludes owner compensation, and Item 10 provides no franchisor financing. A buyer should reconcile the exact territory count, optional addenda, state-specific payment rules and personal living-cost reserve before treating the official Item 7 range as a complete funding plan.
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