Winzer
Winzer franchises enable existing suppliers of automotive, chemical, and industrial products to operate under the Winzer system, selling approved products such as quality packaged fasteners, nuts, bolts, clamps, adhesives, sealers, electrical components, cutting tools, fluid power fittings, chemicals, welding and shop supplies, janitorial supplies, and related services. The business model targets franchisees with established customer bases in automotive markets (dealerships, body shops, repair shops), chemical markets (bulk chemical users), and industrial markets (manufacturing, construction, maintenance operations), selling directly to retailers and end users. The market is developed and non-seasonal, competing with distributors, parts stores, and hardware suppliers.
Franchise Costs
16% service fee (tiered down to 8% based on annual gross sales) + $65/mo software fee (if sales below thresholds)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Winzer Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 98% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Winzer Current | $6K – $16K | $4K | 16.0% | 267 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business 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
+31 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Winzer franchisees (2023 – 2023)
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
270 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)
Fee collection from a former franchisee under a terminated franchise agreement.
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 Winzer franchise ranges from $5,950 to $16,153. This includes a franchise fee of $3,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 16.0% of gross sales.
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