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How Much Does a Tide Cleaners Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Tide Cleaners franchise costs between $40,320 and $2,517,300 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$40,320

Minimum Investment

$2,517,300

Maximum Investment

$20,000

Franchise Fee

$62,000 – $64,000

Fee Range

Tide Cleaners Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000

Fee Range $10,000 – $50,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $62,000 – $64,000

Tide Cleaners Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Tide Cleaners franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $62,000 – $64,000

Initial Franchise Fee Two Installments · 50% at signing of FA; 50% at opening $50,000

Development Rights Fee Lump sum · When you sign DRA $10,000

GrE License Fee Lump sum · June 30 following opening $2,000 – $4,000

Real Estate $0 – $540,000

Leasehold Improvements As arranged $0 – $540,000

Equipment & Assets $498,000 – $653,500

Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment As arranged $455,300 – $586,500

Signage (Interior &Exterior) As arranged $20,000 – $35,000

Start-up Supplies $22,700 – $32,000

Vehicle As arranged $0

Training $12,700 – $17,500

Initial Training Travel Related Expenses (First Outlet) As arranged $12,700 – $17,500

Working Capital & Reserves $75,000 – $95,000

Additional Funds(3 months) As arranged $75,000 – $95,000

Other Costs $-607,380 – $1,147,300

3 Months' Occupancy Cost As arranged $0 – $37,500

New Store Marketing Expense As arranged $20,000 – $35,000

POS and Related IT System As arranged $21,500 – $32,000

Pre-Opening Wages As arranged $18,200 – $30,300

Insurance As arranged $1,800 – $3,000

Other Business Set Up Costs As arranged $500 – $3,000

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES CAPITAL EXPENDITURES · CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $0

OTHER EXPENDITURES OTHER EXPENDITURES · OTHER EXPENDITURES $0

Total Estimated Investment $40,320 – $2,517,300

How Does Tide Cleaners Compare to Other Other Services Franchises?

Tide Cleaners's minimum investment of $40,320 is below the Other Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Other Services franchises is $117,596.

$40,320

Tide Cleaners Min

$117,596

Other Services Median Min

$2,517,300

Tide Cleaners Max

$334,230

Other Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Tide Cleaners?

The total startup cost for a Tide Cleaners franchise ranges from $40,320 to $2,517,300, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $498,000 to $653,500.

How much is the Tide Cleaners franchise fee?

The Tide Cleaners franchise fee is $20,000, with a range of $10,000 to $50,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Tide Cleaners a good investment?

Tide Cleaners requires a total franchise investment of $40,320 to $2,517,300 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Tide Cleaners franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Tide Cleaners franchise owner make?

Tide Cleaners franchise locations report median gross sales of $495,743 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Tide Cleaners franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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