MasterTech Environmental franchise
2024 filing · April 20, 2024Fewer locations
MasterTech Environmental at a glance
A mold, water damage, biohazard, hoarding and duct cleaning business for homes and businesses. At the end of 2023 there were 9 MasterTech Environmental locations in the US, 7 franchised and 2 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2016
- 8 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Mount Arlington, New Jersey
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $85K–$122K
- The full franchise
- Franchise fee
- $49,000
- $29,000 for the smaller Pro franchise
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross sales for the full franchise, with lower rates on higher yearly sales, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross sales; not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- $7,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 9
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 7
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 2 years
- −2
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
From MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2024 filing; revenue and net income from its audited financial statements, page 82; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
MasterTech Environmental among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | MasterTech Environmental | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $103,575 | Costs less than 86% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,000 | Higher than 62% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 9 | Fewer than 63% of franchises |
How much a MasterTech Environmental franchise costs
Opening the full franchise costs an estimated $84,950 to $122,200. 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 ($49,000) and additional funds – initial period of 3 months ($5,000 to $15,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Equipment | $5,000 | $8,000 | |
| Computer, Software and System | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Initial Inventory | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Prepaid Rent and Lease Deposits | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $6,000 | $10,000 | |
| Travel and Lodging for Initial Training | $600 | $1,600 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing Expense | $3,000 | ||
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $3,500 | |
| Business Franchises and Permits | $150 | $2,000 | |
| Printing, Stationary and Office Supplies | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Commercial Vehicle | $9,400 | $13,100 | |
| Commercial Vehicle Wrap | $1,800 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Initial period of 3 months | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total | $84,950 | $122,200 | |
Source: MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC, 2024 filing, page 19
MasterTech Environmental franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,000, $29,000 for the smaller Pro franchise. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC, 2024 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales for the full franchise, with lower rates on higher yearly sales, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales; not charged at present. |
| Technology | $100 to $200 per month. Currently $160. |
| Transfer | $15,000 |
| Renewal | $7,500 |
| Local Marketing | Minimum of 2% of monthly Gross Sale. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC, 2024 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures MasterTech Environmental 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: MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC, 2024 filing, page 46
How MasterTech Environmental compares
Of the 57 restoration franchises on this site, MasterTech Environmental is the 8th cheapest to open and the 44th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | MasterTech Environmental | Typical restoration brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $85K | $152K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $122K | $255K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $49K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 9 | 54 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 20% | 5.1% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | −22.2% | +11.4% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 44 of 57 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 57 brands in restoration franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 (+1) | 2 | +1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 (−2) | 2 | +2 | −4 |
| 2023 | 7 (−1) | 2 | – | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC, 2024 filing, page 47
Who owns MasterTech Environmental?
MasterTech Environmental franchises are sold by MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2024 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: MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
MasterTech Environmental filings
The figures on this page come from MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued April 20, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | April 20, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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