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PIRTEK

PIRTEK

PIRTEK franchises operate service and supply centers that sell, custom assemble, and install industrial and hydraulic hoses, fixed tube assemblies, fittings, and related components along with other distinctive products and services. The business model involves franchising these centers to entrepreneurs who provide rapid-response services to industrial customers to minimize equipment downtime. Target markets include industries such as manufacturing, construction, mining, transportation, and other sectors reliant on hydraulic systems.

$247K–$690K
ServicesRockledge, FLPrinceton Equity Group, LLCwww.pirtekusa.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,500
Initial Investment
$247,013 – $689,614
Royalty Rate
4.00%
Brand Fund
1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$889 – $2,978

4% royalty + 1.5% marketing + $889-$2978/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,090,570
Median Gross Revenue
$918,916
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,392,056
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$539,424
Average Gross Profit
$833,021

Data Based On: 152 franchised outlets open and in continuous operation during the entire 2025 calendar year.

* Weighted average gross sales (152 units) from Table 2 ('Gross Sales by Time Period' for 2025) was verified to match the 'All Franchised Centers' average gross sales in Table 1 ('Gross Sales - Centers Operating for the Entire 2025 Calendar Year'): (90 * $1,392,056 + 23 * $845,397 + 39 * $539,424) / 152 = $1,090,570.44, which rounds to $1,090,570. Weighted average gross profit (152 units) from Table 6 ('Gross Profit by Time Period' for 2025) was verified to match the 'All Franchised Centers' average gross profit in Table 5 ('Gross Profit - Centers Operating for the Entire 2025 Calendar Year'): (90 * $1,050,298 + 23 * $663,327 + 39 * $431,688) / 152 = $833,020.875, which rounds to $833,021. Revenue top quartile is represented by the average gross sales of centers operating 5+ years. Revenue bottom quartile is represented by the average gross sales of centers operating 1-2 years. No information on operating expenses, net profit, net income, or EBITDA was provided to calculate best-guess profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,090,570

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PIRTEK Franchise Analysis

PIRTEK's mobile hydraulic hose service model targets downtime-sensitive industries like mining and construction, promising quick-response revenue streams. Item 19 finally pulls back the curtain on franchisee earnings, while a deep dive into SBA lending uncovers franchisee staying power that defies industry norms. Can this PE-backed brand deliver the industrial goldmine it appears to be?

Item 7 lays out the financial entry: franchise fee of $59,500 within a total investment range of $247,013 to $689,614, covering vans, inventory, and shop setup. Ongoing fees hit 4% royalty plus 1.5% brand/ad fund, layered with $889-$2,978 monthly tech fees, $100 per van tracking, and $500-$3,333 insurance equivalents—stacking up to 6-9% effective costs. Item 19 shines brightest, reporting average gross revenues of $1,090,570 and median $918,916 across locations, signaling robust top-line potential without bottom-line profits disclosed, so operators must factor 30-40% expenses for realistic EBITDA in the $200K-$400K range.

System health metrics bolster the case: 97 SBA loans averaging $498,965 with an elite 1.0% default rate, far below sector averages, reflecting franchisee success and lender confidence. Backed by Princeton Equity Group since entering Rockledge, FL headquarters, PIRTEK's model thrives on B2B repeat business in essential hydraulics. Investors eye the high revenue ceiling against mid-tier costs, but scalability hinges on sales hustle in industrial hubs—strong FDD signals make it a contender for service-minded operators.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How PIRTEK Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 92% of Business Services franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
PIRTEK
Current
$247K – $690K$60K4.0%N/A
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K – $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K – $609K$30K5.0%4,500
RE/MAX$37K – $337K$35K1.0%2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K – $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K – $21K$11K3.0%2,655
Business Services Average
198 franchises
$121K – $289K$47K10.2%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PIRTEK franchisees (20122025)

Total Loans
97
Average Loan
$498,965
Total Volume
$48.4M
Default Rate
1.0%

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.

97 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

203 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

203 Contacts Available

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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
N/A
Non-Renewals
N/A
Reacquired
N/A
Ceased Ops
N/A
Transfers
N/A
Sold to Franchisees
N/A
Projected New
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a PIRTEK franchise ranges from $247,013 to $689,614. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.