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Dryer Vent Superheroes
Dryer Vent Superheroes franchises provide cleaning, repair, and maintenance services for dryer vents, kitchen and bathroom vents, duct and coil cleaning, and related services and products under the 'Dryer Vent Superheroes' trademarks. The business operates in assigned territories based on population size (small: 450,000; medium: 900,000; large: 1,350,000+), using proprietary systems, standards, marks, and operational manuals. They target residential and commercial customers seeking home service solutions, competing with local providers, contractors, and DIY options.
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Franchise Costs
Fixed monthly royalty $1,000-$3,000 (varies by territory size and year) + no brand fund currently + $600/mo technology fee + $349/mo bookkeeping fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 7 franchised locations with a single vehicle operating for at least 6 months on June 1, 2024, with full advertising programs and minimum staffing, reporting gross revenue for the six-month period of June 2024-November 2024.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue were taken directly from the 'Average Monthly Gross Revenue for this Period' and 'Median Monthly Gross Revenue for this Period' figures provided on page 1 of Item 19.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $20,988
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Dryer Vent Superheroes burst onto the scene in 2022, scaling to 25 locations by 2024 in the specialized vent cleaning niche. Item 19 earnings data paints a picture of early-stage performance, while a handful of SBA loans signal backing from lenders. Yet whispers of franchisee disputes raise eyebrows—is this caped crusader a high-flying opportunity or a villain in disguise?
Item 7 lays out the financial entry: initial investment spans $73,600-$137,750, including a $39,000 franchise fee, with territories sized by population (450K small, up to 1.35M+ large). Ongoing fees hit hard—fixed monthly royalties of $1,000-$3,000 scaled to territory and year, plus $600 technology fee and $349 bookkeeping fee, no brand fund yet. Item 19 discloses modest grosses: average $20,988 and median $20,223 across units, likely monthly figures for this home service play, implying annual potential around $250K but thin margins after fixed costs. Six SBA loans averaging $150,000 underline franchisor support for scaling.
System health shows rocket fuel: 8 locations in 2023 exploded to 25 in 2024 (+212% growth), with 26 projected new units. But 3 terminations and two arbitration claims—alleging fraudulent inducement, breach, and consumer protection violations—flag risks in this young brand under Home Run Holdings. For investors eyeing cleaning services, the low entry cost tempts, but paltry revenues and litigation suggest caution; profitability hinges on volume in assigned territories amid DIY competition. Crunch the low grosses against steep fixed fees before suiting up.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Dryer Vent Superheroes Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dryer Vent Superheroes Current | $74K – $138K | $39K | N/A | 25 |
| COVERALL COMMERCIAL CLEANING FRANCHISE | $18K – $64K | $16K | 5.0% | 5,669 |
| VCS BUSINESS | $14K – $37K | $5K | 6.0% | 1,914 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K – $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K – $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
Cleaning Services Average 78 franchises | $177K – $370K | $46K | 7.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 78 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+1 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Dryer Vent Superheroes franchisees (2025 – 2025)
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.
6 SBA loans on record
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14 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Two arbitration claims by former franchisees alleging fraudulent inducement to enter into a franchise agreement, breach of contract by constructive termination, and Tennessee Consumer Protection Act violations after termination of the franchise.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Dryer Vent Superheroes franchise ranges from $73,600 to $137,750. This includes a franchise fee of $39,000.
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