RYTECH
Rytech franchises operate businesses specializing in water damage restoration, applied structural drying, mold remediation, restorative drying services, and ancillary products, including professional residential and commercial cleaning, fire and smoke damage mitigation, and potential future services like insurance restoration general contracting. The business model leverages a proprietary system for uniform operations, marketing, training, and customer service, often involving work with insurance carriers through state-wide, regional, or national programs. Target markets include homeowners, commercial property owners, and insurance companies dealing with disaster-related damages from events like floods, fires, and mold.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 11% administrative fee + 1% national ad fund + $319-$394/mo fixed fees (accounting, MICA, DocuSign)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 80 franchised outlets open for the entire twelve-month period in 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How RYTECH Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 82% of Home Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RYTECH Current | $167K – $253K | $60K | 8.0% | 92 |
| 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
+11 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for RYTECH franchisees (2022 – 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
98 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 contract and negligence claims by franchisees alleging misuse of cooperative advertising funds, negligent reporting of fees on the Franchise Disclosure Document, and declaratory judgment regarding fees.
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 RYTECH franchise ranges from $166,500 to $253,099.8. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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