Buy a ServiceMaster BioClean Franchise

ServiceMaster BioClean is a biohazard and trauma scene remediation franchise with a national presence across the United States. Founded in 1996 as Aftermath Services, the brand was acquired by ServiceMaster Brands in 2022 and rebranded as ServiceMaster BioClean in January 2025.

The brand provides cleanup and decontamination for crime scenes, unattended deaths, suicide scenes, hoarding situations, narcotics remediation, and commercial biohazard incidents. Franchisees serve law enforcement agencies, families, landlords, and commercial clients. Most work comes through emergency referrals and insurance-backed work orders, making demand incident-driven rather than dependent on consumer advertising. Operations are home-based and mobile: technicians deploy to job sites from a vehicle-based setup with no commercial premises required.

More than 100 locations operate across the US. ServiceMaster BioClean is part of ServiceMaster Brands, a Roark Capital-backed portfolio that also includes ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. The brand’s connection to Indoor Sciences extends its remediation reach into indoor air quality and industrial hygiene consulting.

Latest Resales

  • There are currently no ServiceMaster BioClean resales available

Why buy a ServiceMaster BioClean Franchise?

ServiceMaster BioClean serves a resilient, incident-driven niche where demand does not track economic cycles. Proper biohazard remediation requires regulatory compliance and specialized trained technicians, creating genuine barriers to entry. Franchise owners benefit from over 25 years of brand history, established law enforcement referral relationships, and the backing of a large multi-brand franchise network.

The home-based, mobile model requires no commercial lease, keeping overhead low. Many work orders are insurance-backed, with homeowner or commercial property insurance covering remediation costs, which supports consistent ticket values. To buy a ServiceMaster BioClean franchise is to enter a niche with limited national-scale direct competition, where brand trust and local relationships carry real weight.

ServiceMaster BioClean Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $32,500

    • Initial Investment

      $89,775 - $131,200

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      4%-7%

  • Training & Support

    • 70.5 hours on the job training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

ServiceMaster BioClean – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    ServiceMaster BioClean trains incoming franchisees with 70.5 hours of on-the-job instruction covering remediation protocols, proprietary cleaning technologies, safety compliance, and biohazard handling procedures. Ongoing support includes access to ServiceMaster Brands University, an online platform providing continuing education for owners and staff, alongside marketing assistance and operational guidance from the parent network. Resale buyers should confirm with ServiceMaster BioClean what transfer training, technician certification status, and system access are provided when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits an owner comfortable managing a regulated field service business and a team handling sensitive, high-stakes situations. Strong operations management and attention to compliance matter more than prior industry experience; the franchise's training programme provides the technical foundation. The role involves coordinating technicians, maintaining biohazard handling compliance, and building referral relationships with law enforcement, property managers, and insurance adjusters. An empathetic approach and professional composure are important given the nature of most service calls.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    ServiceMaster BioClean holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, reflecting its commitment to customer service and ethical practices. The brand also funds an annual K9 Grant program, awarding grants to law enforcement agencies nationwide and reinforcing its working ties with first responders. Within the ServiceMaster Brands network, the brand benefits from system-level credibility; sister brand ServiceMaster Restore ranked #108 in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in 2025. For resale buyers, local reputation with emergency services and community presence should be assessed alongside brand-level recognition.

  4. Industry / Market

    Biohazard and trauma cleanup is a specialized niche within the US remediation sector. Demand is non-discretionary: it arises from crime scenes, unattended deaths, hoarding, and narcotics contamination, independent of economic cycles. OSHA and state health regulations require professional biohazard remediation, creating mandated-service demand. Insurance frequently covers these jobs, supporting predictable ticket values. For resale buyers, the category's incident-driven demand profile and insulation from consumer spending shifts are both meaningful evaluation factors.

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