NEAT METHOD
Neat Method franchises operate luxury home organizing businesses that provide fully customized, turn-key professional organizing services, including space planning, purchasing, and implementing solutions to bring comfort, efficiency, and style to clients' homes, complemented by a proprietary line of home organizing products. The business model grants franchisees the right to use the Neat Method system, trademarks, and methods to serve residential customers. Target market is homeowners seeking elevated lifestyles through aesthetically pleasing and functional organization.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (8%-20% of Service Revenue based on tiers/targets) + no ad fund + $250-$300/mo technology fee + $40/mo continuing education & events fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: The data is based on 81 franchised outlets that were in continuous operation from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. No company or affiliate owned outlets were included in the sample.
* All revenue metrics (average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, and revenue bottom quartile) were directly extracted from 'Table No. 2: Gross Service Revenue by Quartile' on page 2. The 'Average Gross Service Revenue' for 'All' was used for average_gross_revenue. The 'Median Gross Service Revenue' for 'All' was used for median_gross_revenue. The 'Average Gross Service Revenue' for 'Top 1/4' was used for revenue_top_quartile, and the 'Average Gross Service Revenue' for 'Bottom 1/4' was used for revenue_bottom_quartile. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense percentages was found to calculate profit estimates.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How NEAT METHOD Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Home Services (ranked #2 of 130)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEAT METHOD Current | $36K – $42K | $30K | 20.0% | 94 |
| 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
+24 more states
Franchisee Contacts
10 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)
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 NEAT METHOD franchise ranges from $36,000 to $41,500. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 20.0% of gross sales.
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