SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC

SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC

Superior Fence & Rail franchises operate businesses that sell, furnish, and install wood, steel, aluminum, and vinyl fencing along with related garden products for residential and commercial customers. The franchisor grants exclusive territories based on population (up to 400,000 people standard, with additional fees for larger areas) to franchisees who follow the proprietary system, standards, and marks. The business model emphasizes a full-service fencing operation using the Superior Fence & Rail brand, targeting homeowners and businesses seeking fencing solutions.

283
Locations
$134K–$275K
Investment
Since 2017
Franchising
ServicesGlen Allen, VAEmpower Brands Franchising, LLCwww.SuperiorFenceandRail.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$59,500
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$133,500 $275,300
Low: $133,500High: $275,300
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
1.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$250 – $600
Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (tiered to 4%) + 1% national branding & marketing + $250/mo technology + $350/mo bookkeeping (first 2 years req. approved vendor)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0
Average Net Profit
$0
Average Gross Profit
$0

Data Based On: 87 franchised outlets that operated during the reporting period ending September 30, 2024 for gross revenue data. A subset of 29 reporting franchisees (16 Second Year Franchisees and 13 Three Years or More Franchisees) for gross profit and operating profit for the 12 months ending December 31, 2023.

* Average Gross Profit calculated as a weighted average: (16 franchisees * $1,247,737 + 13 franchisees * $1,933,060) / 29 total franchisees = $1,554,951. Average Net Profit (Operating Profit) calculated as a weighted average: (16 franchisees * $144,923 + 13 franchisees * $416,959) / 29 total franchisees = $266,870. Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile, and Revenue Bottom Quartile are from the 'A(1) Combined Multi-Territory and Single-Territory Franchisees' table for 87 franchisees operating for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024. Gross Profit and Net Profit (Operating Profit) are from a separate 'Benchmarking Study' for 29 franchisees (16 operating for 2 years and 13 operating for 3 or more years) for the 12 months ending December 31, 2023.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC Compares


Key Insights

  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC
Current
$134K – $275K$60K6.0%283
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$150K – $177K$127K10.0%653
SIGN GYPSIES$4K – $5K$1KN/A587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
Home Services Average
130 franchises
$144K – $289K$53K7.0%

* 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

Top States
1CA
38
2TX
25
3OH
14
4MA
13
5FL
13
6NJ
12
7VA
12
8NC
11
9WA
11
10MO
10
11NY
10
12MD
9
13GA
9
14WI
8
15KY
8

+21 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC franchisees (20192025)

Total Loans
54
Average Loan
$250,441
Total Volume
$13.5M
Default Rate
0.0%

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


539 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA 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

539 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
9
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
23
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
24

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC franchise ranges from $133,500 to $275,300. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

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