Biosweep Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
BioSweep is an odor and decontamination franchise that eliminates odors and sanitizes surfaces for homes, offices, and vehicles. Franchisees run mobile service operations, deploying proprietary equipment and managing jobs and accounts.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A BIOSWEEP franchise requires a total initial investment of $161K – $186K, including a $45K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: A (Strongest tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $161K – $186K
- 22nd pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 42
- 20th pct Automotive
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Automotive · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Automotive avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $161K – $186K including a $45K franchise fee.
- RETURNSTotal revenue $8,455,631 (FYE 12/31/2025) comprises RSP projects $5,743,658, CAT projects $1,896,132, Royalties $487,854, Equipment sales $223,929, Franchise revenue $70,451, and Other $33,607.
- RISKVerdict A (Strongest tier), verdict score 60/100 (higher is better).
- DATANo Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Phocatox Technologies, LLC
- CEO title
- Officer and Managing Member
- Mark Brodowicz
- Incorporated in
- IN
- HQ
- 160 W. Carmel Drive, Suite 204, Carmel, IN 46032
- Auditor
- Donovan CPAs
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $8.5M
- vs $7.6M prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Mark Brodowicz
- Headquarters
- IN
- Founded
- 2007
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 25
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 81% below the typical automotive franchise.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45K | $45K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $10K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $111K | $131K |
| Total initial investment | $161K | $186K |
Source: BIOSWEEP 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $161K – $186K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $10K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $45K – $45K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- $1.25 per hour of BIOSWEEP equipment use (years 1-5); $1.…
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 1.3%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 1.3% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
BIOSWEEP did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one BIOSWEEP unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
66%
Above the 30–60% band. Verify revenue is per-unit average
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD
Financial Performance
Total revenue $8,455,631 (FYE 12/31/2025) comprises RSP projects $5,743,658, CAT projects $1,896,132, Royalties $487,854, Equipment sales $223,929, Franchise revenue $70,451, and Other $33,607.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 1.3% — below the Automotive average of 9.3%.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Operator retention
System expanding at 5.3% CAGR over 3 years across 42 units — operators are staying and new ones are joining.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Automotive averages
How Biosweep Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 42
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 2.5%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 95%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- -2.5%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- +5.3%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 0
- Closed (3yr)
- 1
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 25 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
25
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $50K
- Median loan
- $50K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
- limited sample (1 loan) — rate not shown below 10
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- N/A
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
BIOSWEEP presents HIGH RISK due to going concern status, undisclosed financials, active litigation, minimal system size, and unproven revenue model — avoid without substantial due diligence and direct franchisee validation.
Litigation (Item 3)
PurAyr, LLC v. Phocatox Technologies, LLC (Rockingham County, VA Case No. CL16001405-00; also federal Case No. 5:16-cv-00047, terminated). Former franchisee filed preemptive suit in 2016 alleging defamation and tortious interference. Phocatox filed counterclaims. Settled August 29, 2024 with no admission of liability; PurAyr agreed to wind down.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Donovan CPAs
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 verdict
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates parent company financial distress or viability uncertainty
- 02HIGHRecent litigation (PurAyr settlement August 2024) suggests competitive/IP disputes in the odor elimination space
- 03MEDNo Average Revenue or Net Income disclosed in FDD Item 19 — impossible to validate ROI on $160k-$186k investment
- 04MINOROnly 42 units system-wide with unknown growth trajectory — extremely small franchise network with unclear momentum
- 05MINORRoyalty structure ($1.25/hour equipment use) creates revenue dependency on franchisee execution and market demand
- 06MINORHigh franchise fee ($45k) relative to system size and lack of performance transparency raises sustainability concerns
- 07MINOR5-year term is relatively short in franchise context — suggests franchisor may lack confidence in long-term model
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 1.3% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | exclusive |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Territory population | 1,200,000 |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Arbitration location | Not applicable - Indianapolis or Hamilton County, Indiana courts |
| Jury trial waiver | No |
| Governing law | IN |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
PurAyr, LLC v. Phocatox Technologies, LLC (Rockingham County, VA Case No. CL16001405-00; also federal Case No. 5:16-cv-00047, terminated). Former franchisee filed preemptive suit in 2016 alleging defamation and tortious interference. Phocatox filed counterclaims. Settled August 29, 2024 with no admission of liability; PurAyr agreed to wind down.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 13 hrs
- Training location
- Indianapolis, IN (franchisor location) or franchisee location
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Site selection
- franchisee
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Intuit QuickBooks Pro
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Intuit QuickBooks Pro
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
40 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
BIOSWEEP · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a BIOSWEEP franchise?
The total investment to open a BIOSWEEP franchise ranges from $161K – $186K, with an initial franchise fee of $45K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do BIOSWEEP franchise owners earn?
BIOSWEEP does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Item 19 in the BIOSWEEP FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the BIOSWEEP FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is BIOSWEEP's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for BIOSWEEP (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many BIOSWEEP franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, BIOSWEEP has 42 total units in the United States, including 40 franchised units and 2 company-owned units.
Is BIOSWEEP a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates BIOSWEEP as a A-grade franchise with a verdict score of 60 out of 100 (higher is better), based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.