Stand Strong Fencing

Stand Strong Fencing began franchising in 2023 under JEZ Investments LLC out of Omaha, NE, reaching 126 locations by the 2025 FDD effective date—but Item 20 reveals flat growth from 113 units in 2023 to 113 in 2024 (+0%), signaling potential saturation or sales hurdles in protected territories. The franchisor projects 41 new units ahead, with 5 system transfers recorded, but only 1 SBA loan averaging $283,000 suggests limited banking traction so far. This trajectory points to a system still finding its footing, especially in a competitive, seasonal home services category vulnerable to weather disruptions.

Financials demand scrutiny: franchise fee hits $59,500 atop $160,181-$241,071 total investment, with 6% royalties (tiered down to 2% at scale) plus hefty $2,160 monthly fixed fees—no ad fund—for tech ($190), CRM ($300), accounting ($570), contact center ($300), digital management ($500), and software ($300). Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $965,538 but a higher median of $1,308,072 across units, implying a few underperformers drag the mean down; no net profit data leaves earnings opaque. For investors, high upfront costs and fixed obligations in a flat-growth system raise red flags—strong medians tempt, but volatility and youth warrant caution before committing.