Bumble Roofing

Item 7 in the 2026 FDD outlines the initial investment range of $174,998 to $300,334, including a $49,500 franchise fee, covering build-out, equipment, inventory, and initial marketing for territories based on up to 100,000 single-family households (expandable for a fee). Ongoing fees include a 6.5% royalty (tiered down to 4.5% over $5M revenue), 1% brand/ad fund, plus $345-$500/month tech fee, $350-$500/month bookkeeping, and $75/month QuickBooks. Item 19 discloses average gross revenue of $770,182 and median of $532,082 for 2024, with estimated owner profit pegged at exactly $84,602 across the range—suggesting steady but not explosive margins after fees for top performers.

System health shows 63 franchised and 4 corporate locations as of 2025, up 21% from 52 the prior year, but 7 terminations signal some early attrition in this Empower Brands-backed system headquartered in Glen Allen, VA. Two SBA loans averaging $150,000 indicate accessible financing, though the single arbitration with a former franchisee over termination, breach, and sales misrepresentations adds caution. For buyers eyeing residential/commercial roofing, the standardized systems and marketing support stand out, but high fees and termination rate mean evaluating territory potential and support closely against that $85K profit estimate.