Dryer Vent Squad franchise
2022 filing · March 7, 2022Growing
Dryer Vent Squad at a glance
A home service business cleaning, inspecting and repairing dryer and bathroom vents. At the end of 2021 there were 36 Dryer Vent Squad locations in the US, 35 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2021
- Franchisor based in
- Nashville, Tennessee
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $52K–$68K
- A single-territory Dryer Vent Squad business
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- For a territory of about 250,000 to 350,000 people; a double territory costs $70,000
- Royalty
- 7% + minimum
- The greater of 7% of gross sales or a monthly minimum of $600 in year 1 and $850 in years 2 to 10, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- Some financing offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 36
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 35
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 2 years
- +35
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 15
- Most in Texas, New Jersey and Colorado
From Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Dryer Vent Squad among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Dryer Vent Squad | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $60,225 | Costs less than 95% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 36 | More than 59% of franchises |
How much a Dryer Vent Squad franchise costs
Opening a single-territory Dryer Vent Squad business costs an estimated $52,050 to $68,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($35,000) and additional funds – 3 months ($5,000 to $10,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $2,000 | |
| Equipment | $1,500 | ||
| Initial Inventory | $2,400 | ||
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $150 | $500 | |
| Service Vehicle | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
| Start-Up Marketing – 3 Months | $5,500 | ||
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Total | $52,050 | $68,400 | |
Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
Dryer Vent Squad franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000, for a territory of about 250,000 to 350,000 people; a double territory costs $70,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7% of gross sales or a monthly minimum of $600 in year 1 and $850 in years 2 to 10, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present. |
| Software | Currently $115 per month |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $500 per person per day |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Dryer Vent Squad does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 41
How Dryer Vent Squad compares
Of the 125 cleaning franchises on this site, Dryer Vent Squad is the 31st cheapest to open and the 64th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Dryer Vent Squad | Typical cleaning brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $52K | $97K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $68K | $165K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 36 | 46 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 88 of 125 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 125 brands in cleaning franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 (+13) | 0 | +13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 (+22) | 1 | – | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 42
Where Dryer Vent Squad locations are
At the end of 2021, Dryer Vent Squad had locations in 15 states. The most are in Texas, New Jersey and Colorado.
- Texas6
- New Jersey4
- Colorado3
- Florida3
- Kentucky3
- Ohio3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| New Jersey | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Colorado | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Florida | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 0 | 2 |
All 15 states
| Alabama | 1 |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 43
Who owns Dryer Vent Squad?
Dryer Vent Squad franchises are sold by Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Dryer Vent Squad filings
The figures on this page come from Dryer Vent Squad Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued March 7, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | March 7, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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