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Chem-Dry

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Chem-Dry's corporate office, part of BELFOR Franchise Group, mandates QuickBooks Online as the designated accounting software, alongside separately designated business-management software, across its franchise system. Item 8 also designates the franchisor as the exclusive supplier of Chem-Dry's core cleaning chemicals, so the company's own procurement channel already runs through HQ.

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Total units
963
963 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
-12.455%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
—
Item 19
Royalty
4%–7% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
3%
percentage component
Initial fee
$36K
per unit
Investment range
$92K–$250K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
1 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

4% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

Recorded percentage components (FY2026)Ad fund 3%. Components use their own filing bases and conditions. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Ad fund 3%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

2 technology requirements are recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

QuickBooksIntuit
Mandatory
AccountingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
Mandatory
AccountingItem 11

33 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 written governing documents that will be available for review to franchisees. If two or more Chem- Dry Businesses are serviced by the same telephone directory, we will require you to list all businesses under one Chem-Dry heading. Should this instance arise, you promise to pay your pro- rata share of the total expense of the joint listing. Any other forms of advertising that would also advertise zip-codes both inside and outside of the Territory must be pre-approved by Chem-Dry in writing. We will notify you within ten days of our receipt of your written request. If we do not respond within ten days, the material is unapproved. Additionally, if we implement local marketing programs, like a call center and/or direct mail solicitations, you may be required to participate, at your expense. You are also required to be a member of at least one local or community-based business organization, such as your local Chamber of Commerce, BNI, Caerusnet, or similar organization. We reserve the right to change this requirement from time to time. (Section 2.G of the Franchise Agreement). We have the right to formulate and design the content of the materials, and to discontinue the materials if, in our sole business judgment, we determine a more effective alternative method of advertising. Any other forms of advertising must be approved by us in writing. (Section 2.G of the Franchise Agreement). Other than the advertising requirements described above, there are no additional advertising fees required by us and we are not required to spend any particular amount in your Territory. It is at our discretion to determine how much to spend, and where to market, advertise and promote the System. 11.5 Brand Marketing Fund We have established a Brand Marketing Fund (the “Brand Marketing Fund”) for the common benefit of System franchisees. Beginning in month 13 of operation of your Chem-Dry Business, you will be required to contribute up to three percent (3%) of your Gross Sales monthly to the Brand Marketing Fund (the “Brand Marketing Fee”) subject to a minimum monthly contribution of $150 for the Standard Territory and $75 for the Small Territory, per territory, in the manner we prescribe. You must pay the Brand Marketing Fee on a monthly basis. (Section 2.G of the Franchise Agreement). Existing Chem-Dry franchisees that operate under a different economic model may contribute to the Brand Marketing Fund at a different rate than you. We will use the Brand Marketing Fees, in our sole discretion, to develop, produce and distribute national, regional and/or local advertising and to create advertising materials and public relations programs which promote, in our sole judgment, the services offered by Chem-Dry franchisees. We have the sole right to determine contributions and expenditures from the Brand Marketing Fund, or any other advertising program, and the sole authority to determine, without limitation, the selection of the advertising materials and programs; provided, however, that we will make a good faith effort to expend Brand Marketing Fees in the general best interests of the System on a national or regional basis. We may use the Brand Marketing Fund to satisfy any and all costs of maintaining, administering, directing, preparing, producing, and implementing advertising, including the cost of: (i) preparing, producing, and implementing television, radio, magazine and newspaper advertising campaigns, the cost of direct mail and outdoor billboard advertising; (ii) public relations activities and advertising agencies; (iii) developing and maintaining an Internet website; and personnel and other departmental costs for advertising that we internally administer or prepare. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that not all System franchisees will benefit directly or 34 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 on a pro rata basis from such expenditures, and we do not have any obligation to spend any amount on advertising in your Territory. While we do not anticipate that the Brand Marketing Fund will be used for advertising which is principally a solicitation for franchisees, we reserve the right to use the Brand Marketing Fund for public relations or recognition of the “Chem-Dry” brand, for the creation and maintenance of a website, a portion of which can be used to explain the franchise offering and solicit potential franchisees, and to include a notation in any advertisement indicating “Franchises Available.” We may periodically assist Chem-Dry franchisees to maintain high quality through customer surveys, customer interviews, and other similar initiatives (“Surveys”). The cost of such programs will be borne by the Brand Marketing Fund. The cost of these programs may be charged directly to you if the results from a Survey fall below System established minimums for such Surveys. We have the right to reimburse ourselves from the Brand Marketing Fund for such reasonable costs and overhead, if any, that we may incur in activities reasonably related to the direction and implementation of the Brand Marketing Fund, and for losses or litigation costs we may incur as a result of any franchisees’ marketing or advertising activities that violate our requirements, including violation of consumer privacy laws, TCPA actions, ADA compliance, the use of artificial intelligence in violation of a consumer privacy law, etc. . We are not required to contribute to the Brand Marketing Fund. We may, but are not obligated to, advance money to the Brand Marketing Fund to fund Brand Marketing Fund programs. In the event that we advance monies to the Brand Marketing Fund, we will determine, in our sole discretion, the manner and timing for the repayment, to us, of some, or all, of the funds we advance. We will prepare on an annual basis, within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year, and make available to you upon written request, a statement of contributions and expenditures for the Brand Marketing Fund. The Brand Marketing Fund does not have to be independently audited. In the year 2025, the Brand Marketing Fees were spent in the following manner: 90% on media, 5% on production, 2% on public relations, and 3% on administrative costs. There are currently no requirements for participation in an advertising council or any local or regional advertising cooperatives and, accordingly, you are not required to participate in one. However, we reserve the right to establish an advertising council or advertising cooperatives in the future and require your participation. 11.6 Computer Software, Internet, and Systems We may develop “Chem-Dry Software”, which will consist of software program(s) which you must use to maintain customer records, create estimates and invoices, process payment, and operate the Chem-Dry business system. Until we do, you are required to use our designated software for business management, which will be detailed in the Operations Manual, System Standards, or otherwise in writing. You are also required to use our then-current designated accounting software which is currently QuickBooks Online. In addition, you are required to follow our specified chart of accounts. We will have automatic password access to your financial reports on this system. You may not utilize any other accounting or reporting software that is not approved by us. We have the right to change these requirements at our discretion.

FacebookMeta
MarketingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

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MarketingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

LinkedInLinkedIn
MarketingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

PinterestPinterest
MarketingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

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MarketingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

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MarketingItem 8

As of the date of this offering, we do not have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives, but we reserve the right to establish them in the future. Aside from certain intangible benefits associated with group buying, you receive no material benefits, discounts, rebates, renewal rights, the right to purchase additional franchises, etc. for using approved suppliers. 8.5 Email and Web Site, Computer Systems, Phones You must have a computer system, located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any other software we may require. The computer system required is set forth in Item 11. The computer system and required software serve as a point-of-sale system, amongst other things. You must also maintain, on your Chem-Dry business computer, an electronic mail account that must enable you to receive and send electronic mail and transfer computer files with us. You must also maintain a fiber-optic internet or other high-speed internet, cable or satellite high speed internet connection. You must use an email name that we have approved that will have “@chemdry.com” as its suffix for all business-related correspondence. We may, but are not obligated to, create interior pages on the website(s) that contain information about your Chem-Dry Business and other Chem-Dry Businesses. If we do create such pages, we may require you to prepare all or a portion of the page for the Chem-Dry Business, at your expense, using a template that we provide. All such information will be subject to our approval prior to posting. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile, including Google MyBusiness Profile, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your Chem-Dry Plus Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System Standards and any other policies we designate in the Chem-Dry Plus System Standards or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). Chem-Dry Businesses may be required to use the phone models and type from the supplier(s) that we designate. We may provide you with the business phone number to be used by the Chem-Dry Business. This number will be forwarded to any device(s) that you choose. 8.6 Insurance You are not required to use an insurance broker approved by us; however, before attending the Initial Training Program, you promise to purchase and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and at your expense, insurance protecting you, your employees, and us, our officers, and our employees, against loss, liability, fire, personal injury, death, property damages, or theft arising from, or occurring in connection with, the operation and promotion of the Chem-Dry Business as specified in detail in the Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing from us, including, but not limited to: ● The minimum amount of business (general) liability coverage required is $1,000,000 per occurrence. 25 © 2026 Chem-Dry, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document 2603 ● The minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$75,000 (or $300,000 Combined Single Limit) is required for the vehicle liability coverage. All non-owned or hired vehicles must be insured with the same limits. ● The business liability insurance policy must state that the work product is covered at a minimum of $50,000 per occurrence, or that there is no “workmanship” or “care, custody, and control” exclusion. ● You must also have Workers Compensation insurance based on statutory requirements. We may modify the types and amounts of insurance you are required to purchase as we deem appropriate in our reasonable discretion. You acknowledge and agree that (a) the insurance you will maintain reflects the minimum amounts of coverage we require, (b) these minimums are not meant to reflect the actual needs you may have, and (c) it is your responsibility to carefully evaluate if these minimums will adequately meet your needs. All policies will be written by an insurance company(ies) that is/are licensed in the state in which you are doing business, and that has an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better. Currently, you are not obligated by the terms of the Franchise Agreement to purchase your insurance from any specific provider, although we reserve the right to specify the specific provider that you must use in the future. We may periodically determine and modify the minimum insurance limits and require different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect changes in insurance s, normal business practices, higher court awards and other relevant circumstances. To gain adequate protection, you should discuss with your insurance agent and financial advisor to determine if your personal situation requires you to maintain coverage in excess of the minimums that we require. If any lease or Customer contract requires an insurance policy amount to be higher than the amounts we have listed above, you must obtain the highest amount for such policy. All general liability insurance policies will name us, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, BELFOR USA Group Inc., and our designated affiliates, employees, officers, and directors (the “Indemnified Parties”) as additional insureds, and will contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for you if a claim is made by any one or more of the Indemnified Parties, and will extend to and provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you and all items for which you are required to indemnify us, will be primary to and without right of contribution from any other insurance purchased by the Indemnified Parties, and will provide, by endorsement, that we receive at least 30 days’ notice of any intent to cancel or materially alter any policy. At least ten (10) days before attending Training, commencing the operation of the Chem- Dry Business, whenever a change is made to your policy, and before expiration of any insurance coverage, you promise to have your insurance provider send us a copy or certificate or other acceptable proof of such insurance. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our sole option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under the Franchise Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. We are under no obligation whatsoever to obtain such insurance, but if we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our efforts and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. You must also allow any inspections of your Chem-Dry Business required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

27 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 4 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You are also required to use our then-current designated accounting software which is currently QuickBooks Online.

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

There are no contractual limitations on our right to independently access the information and data on your POS System, Chem-Dry Software, and Computer System.

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

You shall furnish to us, in the manner and format that we require: 1. On the 5th day of each month, a report of Gross Sales obtained in the prior month; 2. on the 15th day of each month of the Chem-Dry Business’ operation, an unaudited income statement for the preceding calendar month, in a form satisfactory to us…

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

We or are designee are the exclusive supplier of the core Chem-Dry cleaning products, including The Natural, and P.U.R.T.Ⓡ (our Pet Urine Removal Treatment), that you are required to use in the operation of your Chem-Dry Business.

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 20

CDI has established a Voice of Chem-Dry (VOC) Advisory Board consisting of ten franchisee representatives.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 11

We reserve the right to include the cost of this toll-free number and forwarding call in the Technology Fee.

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

6731484

Item 8

In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we derived $6,731,484 from the sale or lease of products or services to Chem-Dry franchisees, which represents 22.35% of our total 2025 revenue of $30,117,511.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

Some approved suppliers provide us with rebates and other payments based on sales made to franchisees, but we use these payments to offset the costs of our franchisee convention and to support our supplier marketing program directed to franchisees.

Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?

15

Item 8

We estimate that the purchases and leases you must make from us, from designated or approved suppliers, or according to our standards and specifications represent approximately 80% of your total purchases and leases to establish, and approximately 15% to 30% of your total purchases and leases to operate your Chem-Dry…

Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor may also charge a fee, currently a minimum of $500, for Franchisor’s services in making a determination on the proposed supplier, including the costs of inspection of the supplier’s facilities, evaluation of the test results, and a background check of the supplier.

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 8

In the event you wish to purchase an unapproved item, including inventory, equipment, supplies, etc., and/or acquire approved items from an unapproved supplier, you must provide us with proof of the materials you wish to order and a written request for approval.

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Item 11

We reserve the right to modify or terminate this service at any time, in our sole discretion, including, without limitation, the right to require that all customer calls be directed through our toll-free line or any other telephone number we designate.

Data and IT

Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You must also comply with payment card industry (PCI) standards, norms, requirements and protocols, including PCI Data Security Standards.

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

To determine whether you are complying with this Agreement and all System Standards, we have the right at any time during business hours to perform an on-site inspection of your business at your Office Site, and any other locations through which the Franchised Business is operated.

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 11

We may modify the Operations Manual and System Standards periodically to reflect changes in the System and you will be required to follow the revised Operations Manual and System Standard standards.

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

Any space must be approved by us, in our sole discretion, which we will not unreasonably withhold provided that the site meets our minimum specifications.

Marketing

Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Except as permitted in this Agreement, or approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, social media sites, etc.

Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You will be required to spend 5% of your Gross Sales annually on local advertising and marketing for your Franchised Business.

Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?

Yes

Item 11

You will be required to spend at least five percent (5%) of your Gross Sales per year on local advertising.

Operations

Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?

Yes

Item 8

You will be required to purchase your inventory of cleaning solution and any and all other cleaning products you will use to perform the Services from us or our designated supplier.

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

You may only use equipment or product or supply items which have been approved by us in writing.

Payments

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We will draft the Royalty from your bank account on the tenth (10th) day of the calendar month (or another day we may designate) for the preceding month.

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Item 15

Before you begin operating the Chem-Dry Business, you must also hire one Service Technician who will be responsible for performing the Services.

Point of sale

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

There are no contractual limitations on our right to independently access the information and data on your POS System, Chem-Dry Software, and Computer System.

Sales and CRM

Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

All Chem-Dry franchisees are required to use a web-based customer management system designed to help you manage service calls and appointments, maintain customer lists, and support your marketing efforts.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Franchise agreement

The Managing Owner or, if applicable, Designated General Manager also must attend periodic refresher training courses and/or regional conferences, not to exceed one (1) event per year, at the times and locations we determine, and for which we may charge fees.

Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?

Yes

Franchise agreement

The Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated General Manager, must attend the Convention every year it is offered, and pay the then-current Convention Fee.

The filing answers no to 3 questions
  • Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
  • Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
  • Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?Item 11

The vendor opportunity at Chem-Dry

Chem-Dry is part of BELFOR Franchise Group, which also franchises The Patch Boys, DUCTZ, HOODZ, COOL BINZ and JunkCo+. The system's technology footprint is small but firmly franchisor-controlled: a designated accounting platform, a designated business-management system, and an exclusive supply channel for the brand's signature cleaning chemicals.

Who controls software purchasing

President Edward Quinlan and Vice President of Franchise Operations Christopher Seman run Chem-Dry's day-to-day franchise relationship, while BELFOR Franchise Group CEO Sheldon Yellen and Chief Development Officer Michael J. Reddy sit over BELFOR Franchise Group's brand portfolio.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

The FDD requires franchisees to use Chem-Dry's then-current designated accounting software, currently QuickBooks Online. It also requires designated business-management software — detailed in the Operations Manual or System Standards — until Chem-Dry develops its own "Chem-Dry Software," at which point that software becomes required for customer records, estimates, invoices and payment processing. Franchisees must maintain a Chem-Dry-branded email account and comply with then-current security-software standards. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube are named in Item 8 of the filing.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Chem-Dry or its designee is the exclusive supplier of the brand's core cleaning chemicals, including The Natural and P.U.R.T., and franchisees must buy their working inventory of cleaning solution from Chem-Dry or a designated supplier. Vehicles must meet Chem-Dry's design and operating specifications, and franchisees may in the future be required to buy vehicles or insurance through an approved supplier the company designates. A franchisee may propose an alternate supplier for approval. The initial term is 5 years, with two additional 5-year renewal terms available for franchisees in compliance who give 6 to 9 months' notice, upgrade and remodel, and sign a general release; no fee is charged for the first renewal.

How to read the Chem-Dry FDD

The embedded PDF viewer below is Chem-Dry's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 11 covers the technology and training requirements, Item 8 the supplier restrictions, and Item 17 the renewal, transfer and termination terms. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked list of similar targets.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Chem-Dry, answered from the filing

President Edward Quinlan runs Chem-Dry's franchise operations, while BELFOR Franchise Group CEO Sheldon Yellen sits over the wider portfolio. Chem-Dry designates the accounting and business-management software every franchisee must run.
The FDD requires QuickBooks Online as the designated accounting software and requires separately designated business-management software, described in the Operations Manual, to record customers, estimates, invoices and payments. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube are named in the filing.
Item 20 of the FDD lists Chem-Dry's outlet counts by state; the filing runs alongside a designated-supplier program for the brand's core cleaning chemicals sold under Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group portfolio.
Item 8 designates Chem-Dry (or its designee) as the exclusive supplier of core cleaning products, including The Natural and P.U.R.T., and requires the Initial Package and vehicle decals to come from approved suppliers. Franchisees may propose an alternate supplier for approval.
Franchise terms run 5 years, with two additional 5-year renewal terms available if the franchisee is in compliance, gives 6 to 9 months' notice, upgrades and remodels, and signs the then-current agreement — each a point to revisit vendor contracts.
The embedded PDF viewer below holds Chem-Dry's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document in full — read Items 8, 11 and 17 directly for the sourcing, technology and renewal terms.
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