How many YESCO franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, YESCO has 56 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2011.

Can you get an SBA loan for a YESCO franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for YESCO franchises. Historical data shows 12 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for YESCO franchisees, with an average loan amount of $381,758. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is YESCO a good franchise to buy?

YESCO shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

YESCO

FDD Year:

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.

Locations

$65K–$432K

Investment

Since 2011

Franchising

ServicesSalt Lake City, UTwww.yesco.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$65,000 – $432,200

Low: $65,000High: $432,200

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$500

Item 6 of FDD

Greater of $1,000 or 6% royalty + up to 3% national advertising fee (when implemented) + 2% local advertising fee + $20/mo website fee (if elected) + $100 per additional software user/mo + variable data storage and email fees

How YESCO Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
YESCO Current	$65K – $432K	$50K	6.0%	56
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 189 franchises	$121K – $290K	$47K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business 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

1FL

2OH

3TX

4IN

5NJ

6GA

7MI

8SC

9SD

10AR

11IL

12NC

13KS

14VA

15WI

+14 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for YESCO franchisees (2013 – 2024)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$381,758

Total Volume

$4.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

57 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Termination dispute with Ontario franchisee involving unpaid fees, breach of contract, and non-compete violations, resolved by settlement in 2018.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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.