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Roof Scientist
Roof Scientist franchises operate roofing solutions companies specializing in repairing, restoring, and replacing residential and commercial roofs, including sales and installation of proprietary roof coatings that enhance roof protection for metal, shingle, and tile roofs. Franchisees use a proprietary business system with approved products and services, operating from approved home offices or facilities within designated territories. The target market includes residential and commercial property owners seeking roofing maintenance and enhancement services.
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Franchise Costs
7%-5% tiered royalty + 2% brand fund + $2,500/mo fixed fees (marketing technology $650 + technology $850 + call center $600 + bookkeeping $400)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data from one of the three franchisees in the Innovative Roof Solutions franchise system that operated for the full 12 months during 2024.
* All values extracted directly from the 'Gross Revenue, Gross Profit, Expenses, Estimated Fees, and Adjusted Profit Generated by the Reported Franchisee Locations During the 2024 Measurement Period' table on page 2. This table presents data for a single franchisee unit. Adjusted Net Income is used for average_net_income. As no range or variability was provided for the unit-level profit of this specific franchisee, the Adjusted Net Income is used as both the best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $525,961
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Roof Scientist enters the competitive home services arena with a specialized focus on advanced roof coatings and repairs, leveraging proprietary systems from a home-based model. Item 19 financial disclosures provide a glimpse into early performer metrics, suggesting potential in a recession-resistant sector like roofing. Yet, with minimal locations and recent launch, does this fledgling brand offer scalable returns or unproven risks worth unlocking?
Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $218,118-$389,590, including a $59,900 franchise fee, driven by inventory, vehicles, and marketing for residential/commercial roofing services. Ongoing fees include a tiered royalty dropping from 7% to 5% on gross sales, 2% brand fund, and hefty $2,500 monthly fixed charges ($650 marketing tech, $850 tech, $600 call center, $400 bookkeeping)—totaling $30,000 annually regardless of revenue, higher than many service peers. Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of $525,961 across units, with estimated owner profit pinned at exactly $167,703, likely from limited mature locations given the brand's youth.
Launched in 2024 from Huntersville, NC, Roof Scientist shows zero growth from 3 franchise units in 2023 to 3 in 2024, plus 1 corporate-owned, signaling caution in expansion momentum—no data on terminations or transfers flags stability issues yet. For investors, the $167K profit on $526K revenue implies ~32% margins pre-owner salary, appealing for a hands-on operator in high-demand roofing, but flat growth and fixed costs amplify risk in a nascent system. Veterans in home services might scale it; newcomers face brand-building hurdles.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Roof Scientist Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 90% of Home Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Roof Scientist Current | $218K – $390K | $60K | 7.0% | 3 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 136 franchises | $142K – $269K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 136 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
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3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Roof Scientist franchise ranges from $218,118 to $389,590. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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