Bar-B-Clean

Staring in 2012 out of necessity, our founder needed his grill cleaned and there was only one competitor in the market. Rather than calling the competitor, he capitalized on an opportunity and started his own grill cleaning business. After finding success, he franchised the business in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since.
Bar-B-Clean is a mobile home service business where we provide a service that customers want done, but don't want to do themselves - similar to window cleaning or carpet cleaning. Anybody with a backyard barbecue is a prospective customer. If grills haven’t been professionally cleaned within six months, cancer-causing carcinogens left behind by old food & rat droppings cause real health risks. HOA’s, apartment complexes, office buildings, hotels and Airbnb's also offer great B2B opportunities for our franchisees.
Proprietary steam cleaning system and stainless steel polish
Safe to use the grill immediately after cleaning. No residual chemicals
Relationships with grill manufacturers and parts distributors allow us to purchase parts and new
grills at a deep discount
One-stop-shop for all a customer’s barbecue needs
Simple / turnkey business
Franchisees can optionally offer fireplace cleaning service for seasonal customers
We offer a service our customers want, but don’t want to do themselves
Great add-on opportunity for existing home-service business owners – they are already in or at
the home
Proprietary CRM to keep franchisees organized and efficient
WHY Bar-B-Clean?
Niche market - very limited number of organized competitors
Low investment and overhead - home based and no need for a specific truck or van. The equipment
set is inexpensive and fits in any trunk.
Proprietary steam cleaning system and product - Our stainless-steel polish brings credibility
and brand awareness.
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Motivated self-starter
Natural relationship builder
Competitive and assertive
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Please complete a territory check to determine territory availability
Registration Pending: WA
States not registered: AK, HI & ND
Sold Out Markets: Austin, TX; Columbus, SC; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles/Orange County, CA; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; Norfolk, VA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Tucson, AZ; El Paso, TX
Available in Canada: No
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2012
Year Franchised: 2014
Number of franchises currently operating: 80
Number of corporate owned franchises: 1
Home Based: Yes
Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 2
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $49,500
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: $78,200 - $99,120
Net worth requirement: $250,000
Royalty: 6%
Additional fees: 2% brand fund fee
Financial assistance available: No
VetFran program: Yes
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Training consists of a 2-day meeting. The first half of the first day is at our home office going
over our 100+ page operations manual. Everything from starting their business, growing their
business and being efficient in their business. Of course, training in marketing strategies, sales,
sales pitch, technology, parts and new grills, etc.
The second half of the first day and the second day, we go out into the field with our operatio