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USA INSULATION

USA INSULATION

USA Insulation franchises operate businesses that evaluate clients' insulation needs and sell and install a range of insulation products, including proprietary injection foam, polyurethane spray foam, blown fiberglass, and rolled/batten fiberglass insulation, along with other authorized products and services. Franchisees use the USA Insulation marks and proprietary operating system to provide these services at clients' properties, primarily targeting residential and commercial property owners seeking energy-efficient insulation solutions. The business model involves operating from an approved light industrial location within a designated territory, utilizing standardized vehicles and trained installers.

96locations
$304K–$477K
Since 2006
ServicesCleveland, OHThreshold Brands, LLCwww.usainsulation.netDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$55,000
Initial Investment
$304,400 – $476,750
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$300 – $500

5% royalty + 2% brand fund + $300-$500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,588,037
Median Gross Revenue
$1,491,238
Top Quartile Revenue
$3,060,277
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$455,891
Average Gross Profit
$1,293,697.67

Data Based On: 37 USA Insulation franchises operating a total of 74 territories for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025.

* Average Gross Revenue ($1,588,037) and Median Gross Revenue ($1,491,238) were taken directly from the '2025 Gross Sales¹ Information' table on Page 1. The average gross revenue was verified by calculating the unweighted average of individual franchise gross sales from the quartile tables ($1,588,036.95). Revenue Top Quartile ($3,060,277) was taken from the 'Average Gross Sales' of the First Quartile table on Page 2. Revenue Bottom Quartile ($455,891) was taken from the 'Average Gross Sales' of the Fourth Quartile table on Page 5. Average Gross Profit was calculated using the overall average Gross Revenue and a weighted average Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) percentage. COGS for each franchise was defined as the sum of 'Cost of Proprietary Foam Products as a % of Gross Sales 2' and 'Cost of Goods as a % of Gross Sales 2'. The overall weighted average COGS percentage across all 37 franchises was calculated by summing the total COGS dollars for all franchises ($10,890,693.86) and dividing by the total Gross Sales dollars for all franchises ($58,757,367), resulting in an average COGS percentage of approximately 18.53%. Average Gross Profit = $1,588,037 * (1 - 0.1853479) = $1,293,697.67. Average Net Income, Average Net Profit, and Average EBITDA are set to null because Note 2 on Page 6 explicitly states that the provided information does not reflect all costs necessary to calculate net income or profit. Best Guess Profit Low/High: These values represent an estimated range of 'profit before other unspecified operating expenses'. They were calculated using the overall average Gross Revenue ($1,588,037) and the minimum and maximum observed 'Total Known Costs %' from individual franchises. 'Total Known Costs %' for each franchise was the sum of 'Cost of Proprietary Foam Products %', 'Cost of Goods %', 'Cost of Sales Commissions %', and 'Cost of Labor %'. The minimum 'Total Known Costs %' observed among individual franchises was 22% (Franchise #6), and the maximum was 77% (Franchise #7). Best Guess Profit High = $1,588,037 * (1 - 0.22) = $1,238,668.86. Best Guess Profit Low = $1,588,037 * (1 - 0.77) = $365,248.51. This range reflects the potential profit after accounting for the explicitly stated direct costs, but before any other operating expenses not included in the provided data.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,588,037

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USA INSULATION Franchise Analysis

Home services franchises like USA Insulation promise recession-resistant demand in energy efficiency upgrades, but what sets its financial transparency apart? Item 19 delivers revenue benchmarks across a modest network, while SBA loan records reveal franchisee financing realities with unusually steady repayment trends. Recent network shifts raise eyebrows—could this be a calculated pivot or a warning signal worth decoding?

Item 7 lays out the upfront commitment: total investment ranges from $304,400 to $476,750, covering the $55,000 franchise fee, vehicles, location buildout, and initial inventory for foam and fiberglass products. Ongoing fees include 5% royalty, 2% brand fund, plus $300-$500 monthly tech fee—reasonable for the sector but adding up on higher volumes. Item 19 shines here with average gross revenue of $1,588,037 and median $1,491,238, translating to estimated profits from $365,249 to $1,238,669 depending on scale. SBA stats back accessibility: 39 loans averaging $239,977 with just 2.6% default rate, signaling franchisees can realistically fund via government-backed options without excessive risk.

System metrics paint a mixed picture of maturity over rapid expansion—96 franchised units plus 1 corporate, down 12% from 109 locations year-over-year, with 21 terminations, 9 transfers, and 9 projected new units. Franchising since 2006 under Threshold Brands, it discloses Item 19 fully, a plus for due diligence. Litigation involves a messy dispute with a former franchisee over fees and non-compete issues, plus counterclaims of fraud—isolated but flags potential operational friction. For buyers eyeing $300K+ entry, the revenue punch and low SBA defaults make it compelling if you stomach the contraction and verify territory strength.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How USA INSULATION Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 96% of Home Services franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
USA INSULATION
Current
$304K – $477K$55K5.0%96
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$136K – $164K$118K10.0%672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;$143K – $287K$43K6.0%418
Home Services Average
137 franchises
$144K – $272K$52K6.8%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1MI
17
2TX
10
3PA
8
4CT
7
5OH
6
6WI
5
7MN
5
8TN
4
9WA
4
10NC
4
11NY
4
12IL
3
13GA
3
14CO
3
15OK
3

+12 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for USA INSULATION franchisees (20142025)

Total Loans
39
Average Loan
$239,977
Total Volume
$9.4M
Default Rate
2.6%

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.

39 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

48 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Dispute with former franchisee involving unpaid fees, non-compete violations, trademark infringement, and counterclaims alleging fraud, breach of contract, and violations of business opportunity laws.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
21
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
9
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a USA INSULATION franchise ranges from $304,400 to $476,750. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.