Spaulding Decon: Emergency Cleaning and Biohazard Remediation Franchise

Franchise overview

With a mission to help families in their most vulnerable moments, Spaulding Decon is a franchise that offers critical cleanup services in areas like crime scenes, biohazard sites and mold-infested properties. Franchisees play a crucial role as “last responders,” bringing care and professionalism to every job.

Spaulding Decon was founded out of a deep desire to assist families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. The brand’s origin traces back to Laura Spaulding's career as an undercover police officer in Kansas City, where she often witnessed the aftermath of countless violent crimes. Spaulding was struck by the fact that families were left to clean up the crime scenes themselves, adding to their trauma. Spaulding decided to help these families clean their homes, ultimately inspiring her to start Spaulding Decon.

In 2016, Spaulding Decon transitioned into a franchise model, becoming the first nationally franchised decontamination service in the United States. This expansion allowed the company to offer a wide range of cleanup services — including crime scene, hoarding and meth-lab remediation — across the country.

As of 2024, Spaulding Decon operates 43 locations nationwide, offering services to both residential and commercial clients.

Spaulding Decon operates a semi-absentee franchise model, allowing franchisees the flexibility to either actively manage their business or take on a more passive role by hiring a full-time manager. The business specializes in decontamination services, including:

• Crime Scene Cleanup

• Hoarding Cleanup

• Mold Remediation

• Water Damage Restoration

• Drug Lab Testing and Cleanup

• Biohazard Decontamination

• Storm and Disaster Damage Restoration

Services and support

Franchisees work with insurance companies to provide coverage for services. They also offer additional support to families, such as connecting them with funeral homes or legal resources. With an emphasis on compassion, care and adherence to OSHA guidelines, Spaulding Decon franchisees are trained to handle hazardous materials and sensitive situations with professionalism.

Financial performance

Spaulding Decon includes an Item 19 in its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which provides financial performance data for franchisees:

The total investment required to open a Spaulding Decon franchise ranges from $162,510 to $204,550. This includes initial startup costs such as the franchise fee, equipment, training and other essential expenses.

• Initial Franchise Fee: $49,500

• Multi-Unit Fee: $42,000 for the second territory

• Royalty Fee: 8% of gross sales

• National Brand Fund: 1.5% of gross sales

Veterans receive a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee, lowering the cost by $4,900. Financing options are available, and franchisees have the option to take a passive role after the first year by hiring a full-time manager.

• Laura Spaulding — Founder and CEO

• Arthur Norwood — Marketing Director

• Fiona Mills — Franchise Business Consultant

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