How many Screenmobile franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Screenmobile has 134 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1984.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Screenmobile franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Screenmobile franchises. Historical data shows 39 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Screenmobile franchisees, with an average loan amount of $200,585. The historical default rate is 5.1%.

Is Screenmobile a good franchise to buy?

Screenmobile shows several positive indicators: established brand with 134+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Screenmobile

Screenmobile franchises provide mobile services for residential and commercial window, patio, and door screens, including repairs, new installations, and other related screen services. Franchisees operate as a mobile business from trucks or vans, typically out of their homes or small facilities, using the Screenmobile brand and system standards. The target market includes homeowners and commercial properties needing screen maintenance and installation.

134

Locations

$145K–$206K

Investment

Since 1984

Franchising

ServicesColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc.www.screenmobile.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$144,549 – $206,092

Low: $144,549High: $206,092

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$641 – $945

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + 2% brand fund + $350/mo website + $291-$595/mo technology/CRM software fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: 128 Territories that were in operation for the entire 2024 fiscal year.

* The OCR text indicates that 'Tables 1 through 3' contain financial performance information for 128 territories. However, these specific tables were not provided in the attached images. Table 5, which was provided, contains only aggregate 'Systemwide Sales Growth' data, not individual franchise unit performance.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Screenmobile Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Screenmobile Current	$145K – $206K	$50K	7.0%	134
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
FCI	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
That 1 Painter	$113K – $189K	$59K	6.0%	265
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises	$139K – $246K	$51K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Screenmobile franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$200,585

Total Volume

$7.8M

Default Rate

5.1%

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	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Breach of contract, enforcement of covenant-not-to-compete, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and collections disputes with former franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

N/A

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Screenmobile franchise ranges from $144,549 to $206,092. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.