Profitable Established Chem-Dry!
Chem-Dry franchise for sale in Butler County, Pennsylvania
List Price: $125,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$148,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$50,000 – $100,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
$25,000 – $50,000
Year Established
2005
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
SomeSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
This Chem-Dry location has 1 wrapped and fully equipped van used to service Butler, Beaver, and Armstrong counties. This recession proof business was built from scratch and has been owner-operated for 19 years. It has a track record of success, with consistent revenue, profitability and growth over its lifespan. This can even be seen in their shining reviews all over the internet, with satisfied customers raving about their newly-cleaned spaces.
The new owner can immediately start making a profit from the well-established business and has a massive opportunity to expand operations by increasing the number of vans in the current fleet. This would allow new owners to service multiple customers at once, all across the multiple counties the business already operates in. The franchise currently operates in Butler County, which is seeing rapid demand for these types of services. This new demand combined with the 70% customer retention rate adds up to a healthy and strong business ripe for growth.
Some seller financing available. Don’t miss the opportunity to own such a strong franchise!
Growth opportunities
The new owner has a massive opportunity to expand business operations by increasing the number of vans in the current fleet. This would allow new owners to service multiple customers at once, all across the multiple counties the business already operates in.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The current owner works full time in the franchise as an owner and operator. This may include but is not limited to providing cleaning services, handling customers, scheduling and human resources.
Franchise Accolades & Awards
This franchise unit is a Best of the Best in County award winner and Chem-Dry Circle of Excellence member.
Additional Info
On top of the 70% customer retention rate, the business is also running national ads that are boosting business. The business also has a large service area, covering Beaver, Butler, and Armstrong counties.
Asset Description
Assets include a 2013 Ford E250 cargo van customized with all Chem-Dry equipment onboard to clean carpet, upholstery, and area rugs as well as a CTS 330 truck mount machine, hose reel, ramp, wands, power heads. All assets are well maintained!
Inventory Description
Inventory includes proprietary Chem-Dry equipment and cleaning solutions worth around ~$15,000!
Reason for Selling
The current owner is ready to retire and relax!
Why I Love My Franchise
Chem-Dry has the best cleaning methods and cleaning equipment in the industry. We are the industry leader. We are not a budget cleaner.
About Chem-Dry
Chem-Dry is a carpet, upholstery, and hard-floor cleaning franchise serving residential and commercial customers across the US and internationally. Founded in 1977 and franchising since 1978, it is widely regarded as the largest carpet cleaning franchise, with a network spanning thousands of territories worldwide. The brand is owned by BELFOR Franchise Group, a leading residential and commercial services franchisor.
The business is built around Chem-Dry’s proprietary hot carbonating extraction process, which uses carbonation to lift dirt and allergens while using a fraction of the water of traditional steam cleaning, letting carpets dry in hours. Its core “Natural” cleaning solution is EPA Safer Choice certified. Owners run a mobile, van-based operation from protected ZIP code territories, typically starting home-based with low overhead.
Beyond carpet and upholstery, franchisees clean tile, stone, wood, and other hard floors, area rugs, and handle urine and odor removal, serving recurring residential customers and commercial accounts. A tiered royalty structure lowers rates as a location grows.
Franchisee Support
New owners begin with hands-on initial training covering service delivery, equipment handling, customer care, and business management, then continue through Chem-Dry University's online modules. The QuickStart Program pairs each owner with a dedicated launch coach, and ongoing help comes from Franchise Business Coaches, marketing specialists, the Kick-Start Marketing Program, a CRM and job-scheduling platform, regional workshops, and annual conventions, all backed by BELFOR Franchise Group. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and Chem-Dry University access carry over to incoming ownership.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Chem-Dry was ranked #1 in the Carpet & Upholstery Services category on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 and was inducted into the Entrepreneur Franchise Hall of Fame in 2024, having placed in the Franchise 500 across prior years including 2023 and 2024. It has also appeared on Franchise Times' Top 400, been recognised by Franchise Gator (2024), and won Global Franchise magazine's 2022 award for Best Property Maintenance. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the territory's local reviews and referral strength.
Industry / Market
Chem-Dry operates in the US carpet cleaning industry, which IBISWorld estimates at roughly $6.9 billion in 2026. Demand is steady and largely non-discretionary: carpets, upholstery, and hard floors need periodic professional cleaning in both homes and commercial facilities, and growing interest in healthier, low-water, eco-friendly cleaning supports the category. The market is highly fragmented among small independent operators, leaving room for a recognised brand to win share. For resale buyers, local demand and the mix of recurring residential and commercial work shape a unit's resilience.
Ideal Owner
Chem-Dry suits a hands-on local operator who builds the business through service quality and customer relationships; industry experience is not required. Owners typically start in the van, then recruit and manage a team of technicians as the territory grows, so people management and scheduling matter. Strong local marketing and sales instincts help generate residential leads, while a process-driven, detail-focused approach supports the commercial accounts that drive repeat contract work.