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BIOSWEEP

PHOCATOX TECHNOLOGIES, LLC is the franchisor offering the BIOSWEEP® franchise, which involves the sale of franchises registered in multiple states including Minnesota. The business model centers on franchising operations under the BIOSWEEP® name, with principal operations based in Indiana. Specific details on products/services and target market are outlined in Item 1 of the FDD, not provided in this document excerpt.

ServicesCarmel, INDisclaimer

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BIOSWEEP Franchise Analysis

Waste management offers recession-resistant appeal, yet BIOSWEEP's franchising arm under Phocotox Technologies in Carmel, IN, delivers a puzzle. Its FDD holds back on Item 19 earnings data, while SBA records whisper of scant financing history. Could this signal a lean, low-risk entry or an untested venture waiting to prove itself?

Without Item 19 disclosure in the 2026 FDD, potential franchisees lack access to any representative revenue or profit figures from existing BIOSWEEP units—a critical gap that heightens risk. Most mature franchises provide this to build confidence, but its absence here, typical for emerging concepts, means you'll rely on unverified seller claims or your own modeling for payback periods. SBA stats reinforce a small-scale operation: just 1 loan on record averaging $50,000, far below industry norms for service franchises which often exceed $200K. This points to potentially accessible initial investment (Item 7 details would confirm, but low SBA size suggests under $250K total outlay), with ongoing fees likely standard royalty structures outlined in Item 6.

System health metrics paint a nascent picture—headquartered in Indiana with registrations in states like Minnesota, BIOSWEEP appears pre-growth phase per the FDD timeline. No robust data on openings, closures, transfers, or renewals (Items 20-21) is highlighted, but the lone SBA loan underscores limited adoption so far. For investors, this setup suits those comfortable bootstrapping in a niche bio-waste service; the $50K financing nod implies quick ramp-up potential without massive capital. Weigh the no-Item-19 opacity against steady waste sector demand, but treat it as high-upside speculation rather than turnkey cashflow.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How BIOSWEEP Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
BIOSWEEP
Current
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Smash My Trash$372K – $492K$50K8.0%507
REDBOX+$671K – $1.1M$60K8.0%253
BIN THERE...DUMP THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT$116K – $235K$29KN/A226
JUNK KING$121K – $236K$55K8.0%171
1-800-GOT-JUNK?$184K – $294K$65K8.0%133
Waste Management Average
16 franchises
$272K – $473K$51K7.7%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 16 Waste Management franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BIOSWEEP franchisees (20132013)

Total Loans
1
Average Loan
$50,000
Total Volume
$0.1M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

1 SBA loans on record

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Due Diligence


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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SBA loans are available for BIOSWEEP franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.