YESCO
YESCO franchises operate sign and lighting service and maintenance businesses in specific geographic territories, using proprietary processes, software, trademarks, operating manuals, and marketing methods to acquire and service customer accounts. The business targets commercial customers needing maintenance for signs and lighting, allowing franchisees to employ or subcontract with trades like electricians, carpenters, and mechanics. This model leverages a proven system developed by affiliates for efficient service delivery.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (greater of 6% or $1,000/mo) + up to 3% national ad fund + $20/mo website + $100 per additional software user/mo + other variable tech fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 50 franchised YESCO® businesses (44 in the United States and 6 in Canada) that were open and continuously operated by franchisees during the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
* Weighted average gross revenue of $1,033,005 and median gross revenue of $776,958 are directly extracted from the 'Total' row of 'TABLE 1 – Summary of Gross Revenue by Quartile – 2024'. The average gross revenue for the top quartile ($2,486,985) and bottom quartile ($187,862) are also directly extracted from the respective quartile rows. A weighted average calculated from the quartile data (12 units * $2,486,985 + 13 units * $1,031,269 + 13 units * $472,735 + 12 units * $187,862) / 50 total units equals $1,033,004.32, which is consistent with the provided total average, accounting for minor rounding.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How YESCO Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
YESCO Current | $65K – $432K | $50K | 6.0% | 57 |
| 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
+25 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for YESCO franchisees (2013 – 2024)
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
96 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)
Primarily termination for non-payment of fees, breach of contract, and enforcement of restrictive covenants against a former franchisee.
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 YESCO franchise ranges from $65,000 to $432,200. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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