Schooley Mitchell

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $70,500-$85,550, including a $73,000 franchise fee, making entry relatively low-barrier for a professional services play. Ongoing fees hit 8% royalty plus 2% ad fund, with minimums of $200-$400 monthly royalty and $50-$100 ad after ramp-up; builder models spike to 12%+3%. Item 19 discloses average gross revenue of $83,473 across units, a modest but achievable figure for part-time or full-time operators targeting expense categories like telecom and shipping. With 258 locations (257 franchised, 1 corporate) and growth from 201 to 227 units (+13%) between 2023-2024, plus 67 projected new units, the system shows momentum, though international presence from Canadian roots may influence U.S. scalability.

SBA data adds grit: 64 loans averaging $133,503 but with a 17.2% default rate, higher than many peers, signaling real capital needs and some execution risks. A single litigation note involves a former franchisee claiming misrepresentation under Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act, settled with rescission—isolated but worth scrutinizing disclosure practices. For buyers eyeing flexible, recession-resistant consulting, these numbers suggest $83K averages could yield solid owner-operator profits after fees, but validate local demand and builder vs. standard models before committing.