MR. APPLIANCE
Mr. Appliance franchises provide installation and repair services for appliances, sell new and used appliances, and offer dryer vent cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. The business operates as a franchise model, offering start-up opportunities or conversions of existing businesses under the Mr. Appliance brand. They target homeowners and businesses needing appliance maintenance and related home services.
Franchise Costs
5-7% royalty + 2% MAP fund + $274/mo software system (plus $85 per tech/mo) + $350-450/mo call center
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 289 franchised businesses reporting sales for all or any portion of the Reporting Period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from quartile data: (72 units × $368 + 72 units × $303 + 72 units × $274 + 73 units × $236) / 289 total units = $295.04. The table explicitly states an overall average of $295, which is consistent with the weighted average.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MR. APPLIANCE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MR. APPLIANCE Current | $117K – $215K | $64K | 6.0% | 310 |
| 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
+30 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MR. APPLIANCE franchisees (2010 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
415 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of franchise agreement and promissory note disputes by franchisor against former franchisees, with counterclaims alleging fraud, misrepresentation, and Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act violations.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MR. APPLIANCE franchise ranges from $116,500 to $214,850. This includes a franchise fee of $63,750. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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