Bio-One

Brand Summary

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 130 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.

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

*THE NUMBERS

$116,295 - $169,795 Investment Range
Top = $1,233,414 Average = $715,112 Low = $539,631 *2023 Annual Revenues in the top quartile of Franchise Businesses, of which 9 of 27 or 33%, performed above average. Refer to Item 19 in the current Franchise Disclosure Document for full detail. 2023 Average Annual Revenues in the Top Quartile of Franchise Businesses
N/A Other Revenue
7.5% of gross sales Royalty
Greater of $200/mo or 2% of Gross Sales / Ad Fee Structure: Greater of $145 per month or 2% of Gross Sales Brand Fund
$250,000 Financial Requirements
FounderNick-Anthony Zamucen, Chris Zamucen, and Brandon Zamucen
Home Office LocationLittleton, CO
Company Founded2006
Began Franchising2010
IndustryCleaning & Restoration
Industry SizeNot Well Defined (yet)
Veteran Discount$9,000 off initial franchise fee for veterans and first responders
Group Health InsuranceYes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

No

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Job Management, Scheduling, CRM and Billing

CAN OWNERS WORK THE BUSINESS SEMI-ABSENTEE?

Not Viable

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

$9,000 off initial franchise fee for veterans and first responders

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*REFER TO MOST RECENT FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM 19. THIS INFORMATION MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE FIRST PUBLISHED. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALWAYS VERIFY FEES, INVESTMENT AMOUNTS, AND OFFERS FOR THE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY DIRECTLY WITH THE FRANCHISOR PRIOR TO DECIDING TO INVEST.