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Bio-One

Bio-One is the premier crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States, providing extraordinary decontamination and biohazard cleanup services with discretion, care, and compassion. With more than 140 locations, Bio-One delivers safe and comprehensive remediation services for a range of complex or sensitive situations, including crime and suicide scenes, hoarding, wildlife contamination, medical waste disposal and more. Bio-One, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of brands, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most successful franchises in the country by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and the Inc. 5000. Bio-One believes in a simple and clear mission: Help First, Business Second. A close-knit brand of community heroes devoted to cleaning up what others won’t (or can’t) including biohazard cleanup, crime scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup, mold remediation, and more. Bio-One franchisees are trained to handle these situations with compassion and professionalism, providing a valuable service to their communities. Recently acquired by Five Star Franchising in 2021, Bio-One is well-positioned and supported for rapid expansion and growth across North America. With low start-up costs and high profit margins, this recession-resilient industry provides an opportunity for strong leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their community.

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Maintenance & Cleaning Services

Brand highlights

  • CEOJ. Andrew Mengason
  • Headquarters
  • Year founded2006
  • Year started franchising2010
  • IndustryMaintenance & Cleaning Services
  • Locations open137 (+17 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$134,645 - $221,095
  • Franchise fee$60,000
  • Royalty7.5% of gross sales
  • Brand fund2% of gross sales
  • Required Liquid Capital$60,000
  • Required Net Worth$250,000
  • Average Revenue802,263

Brand superpowers

  • First to Franchise Category Leader
  • Niche specialized services in demand
  • Purpose-Driven Team and Owner Network
  • Comprehensive Training, Support and Coaching
  • Backed by Five Star Franchising and Princeton Equity
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  • Strong Sales Ability
  • Relationship Builder
  • Passion to Help People
  • No Industry Experience Required
  • Values Outstanding Customer Service
  • Community Centric
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-30

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Total locations137
Franchise locations137
Corporate locations0
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