FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Chem-Dry FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Chem-Dry's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $74,150–$249,500, against $67,600–$207,295 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $67,600 | $74,150 | +$6,550 |
| High end of range | $207,295 | $249,500 | +$42,205 |
| Full range | $67,600–$207,295 | $74,150–$249,500 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $74,150–$249,500, against $67,600–$207,295 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 1,099 | 963 | −136 (−12.4%) |
Chem-Dry reports 963 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 1,099 in the 2025 filing (−136 (−12.4%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Chem-Dry included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Chem-Dry franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Chem-Dry states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $74,150–$249,500, against $67,600–$207,295 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $67,600 to $74,150 (+$6,550) and the high end moves from $207,295 to $249,500 (+$42,205).
How many locations does Chem-Dry have?
The 2026 FDD for Chem-Dry reports 963 outlets in Item 20, against 1,099 in the 2025 filing — 136 fewer.
Does Chem-Dry disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Chem-Dry included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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