Pink Zebra Moving

The economics start accessibly for a service franchise: initial investment ranges from $131,032 to $249,398 per Item 7, including a $30,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees hit 7% royalty—tiering to 6% then 5% as volume grows—plus 1% brand fund, and hefty add-ons like $399/month scheduling software, $175/month phone, $150/month sales center, and $900/month local marketing admin. Item 19 shines here, revealing average gross revenue of $844,608 and median $940,624 across its 13 franchise locations, with estimated owner profits spanning $26,455 to $95,479—decent margins for a young brand if you hit the high end, though the wide range screams execution dependency in local markets.

System health shows promise but flags caution: franchising since 2022, locations grew 44% from 9 in 2023 to 13 in 2024 (1 corporate), with 5 projected new units and just 1 transfer. That's aggressive trajectory for a startup system, fueled by 13 SBA loans averaging $168,369—investors are buying in. However, litigation notes in the FDD detail franchisor-initiated mediations against franchisees and guarantors (one settled confidentially, another with no-shows), signaling potential operational friction early on. For a hands-on mover eyeing $800K+ top-line potential, the growth momentum tempts, but validate support and territory strength before diving into this zebra stripe.