How many DryJect franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, DryJect has 28 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.

Can you get an SBA loan for a DryJect franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for DryJect franchises. Historical data shows 9 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for DryJect franchisees, with an average loan amount of $199,722. The historical default rate is 11.1%.

Is DryJect a good franchise to buy?

Whether DryJect is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

DryJect

DryJect franchises offer a patented, unique natural grass aeration service that uses high-pressure water injection to fill aeration holes with sand or soil amendments, providing smooth, playable turf surfaces without the disruptions of traditional methods. Franchisees operate mobile businesses within exclusive territories using proprietary DryJect equipment, adhering to the franchisor's standards and operations manual. The target market primarily includes golf courses, sports fields, and other turf management customers seeking efficient aeration solutions.

Locations

$46K–$302K

Investment

Since 2001

Franchising

ServicesHatboro, PAwww.dryject.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$29,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$46,100 – $301,950

Low: $46,100High: $301,950

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty + 2% ad fund

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How DryJect Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 95% of Home Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
DryJect Current	$46K – $302K	$30K	8.0%	28
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 franchises	$144K – $289K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home 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

Top States

1NY

2TX

3FL

4PA

5GA

6ID

7IL

8IN

9MA

10MD

11MI

12MO

13NC

14NJ

15AL

+13 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DryJect franchisees (2014 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$199,722

Total Volume

$1.8M

Default Rate

11.1%

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.

Franchisee Contacts

31 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a DryJect franchise ranges from $46,100 to $301,950. This includes a franchise fee of $29,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.