VARSITY ZONE
Varsity Zone is a franchise that specializes in commercial and residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) installation, maintenance, and repair services, including indoor air quality, geothermal, refrigeration, and other approved products and services. Franchisees operate within protected territories using a proprietary business system that encompasses property assessment methods, customized software, job estimating, production, sales processes, and management procedures. The target market includes residential and commercial property owners, builders, and property managers.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty starting at 5% (down to 3%) + 0% brand fund + $2,640/mo fixed fees (technology, accounting, digital management, contact center, special software)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: One (1) franchise, owned and operated by the founder Philip Crutchfield, for the 2024 calendar year (Measurement Period). This Founder Business rebranded to a Varsity Zone Franchised Business in May 2024.
* Average gross revenue is based on the single Founder Business's reported gross sales for the 2024 calendar year. No net income, net profit, or EBITDA could be determined as the FDD explicitly states in Section C. Assumptions and Additional Notes that it does not disclose any cost, expense, or profit information beyond gross profit percentage, and lists numerous additional expenses not included in the gross profit calculation.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How VARSITY ZONE Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VARSITY ZONE Current | $140K – $180K | $60K | 5.0% | 6 |
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for VARSITY ZONE franchisees (2025 – 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
9 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 VARSITY ZONE franchise ranges from $139,937 to $179,570. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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