The Seals franchise
A The Seals franchisee sells and installs commercial refrigeration and oven door gaskets, hardware and cutting boards. At the end of 2025 there were 6 The Seals locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $101K–$147K
- Franchise fee
- $49,000
- Royalty
- 8%–10% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 6+4 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From The Seals Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a The Seals franchise costs
Opening one territory costs an estimated $101,200 to $147,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The Seals Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
The Seals franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Seals Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | Tiered annual gross-billings rates of 10%, 9% and 8%, subject to monthly minimums of $750–$2,000 by operating age; 11% during default. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: The Seals Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
No figures The Seals 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: The Seals Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 (+1) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 (+2) | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 (+1) | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: The Seals Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
