VERLO MATTRESS
Verlo Mattress franchises allow operators to open retail stores selling custom mattresses, box springs, and accessories, with options for Retail Assembly Stores that assemble products on-site or Retail Only Stores selling pre-assembled items. The business model involves retailing these products primarily to consumers for home use, with some allowances for commercial sales to businesses. Franchisees benefit from the Verlo brand's focus on custom comfort and assembly services.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + $500/mo national marketing fund (up to 2.5%) + $500/mo technology access fee (up to 1%)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Historical financial data for 13 Verlo Mattress franchisees who operate 21 Stores that were open on or before January 1, 2022 and open continuously through and including December 31, 2023, underwent no transfers, own and operate at least one Factory Assembly Store, and for whom financial information was received.
* Average Net Sales and Median Net Sales are taken directly from the document. Revenue Top Quartile is the average of the top 3 franchisees (approximately 25% of 13 franchisees) by Net Sales. Revenue Bottom Quartile is the average of the bottom 3 franchisees (approximately 25% of 13 franchisees) by Net Sales. Average Net Profit is calculated as Average Gross Profit ($1,078,261.05) minus the sum of average selected costs (Advertising $169,672.74, Labor $240,875.29, Royalties & Fees $87,961.03, Rent $123,757.99 = total $622,267.05). Best guess profit low is calculated as Low Gross Profit ($401,107.84) minus the sum of average selected costs ($622,267.05). Best guess profit high is calculated as High Gross Profit ($2,080,210.57) minus the sum of average selected costs ($622,267.05).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How VERLO MATTRESS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 85% of Specialty Retail franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VERLO MATTRESS Current | $465K – $784K | $50K | 5.0% | 29 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K – $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises | $285K – $708K | $38K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for VERLO MATTRESS franchisees (2022 – 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
39 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 VERLO MATTRESS franchise ranges from $464,685 to $784,240. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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