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.
Franchise Costs
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
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
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC Current | $134K – $275K | $60K | 6.0% | 283 |
| 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
+21 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SUPERIOR FENCE & RAIL, INC franchisees (2019 – 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
539 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)
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 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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