Deer SolutionFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Deer Solution franchise requires a total initial investment of $97K – $314K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $381K[2]. Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $97K – $314K
- 31st pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- $381K
- 9th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 38th pct Home Services
- Units
- 6
- 13th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system contracted 25% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $97K – $314K including a $50K franchise fee, 8.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $381K/year. Note: this is gross profit, not take-home income.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 86/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Deer Solution Franchising LLC
- Incorporated in
- NJ
- HQ
- 1 Gatehall Drive, Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $119K
- vs $394K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Deer Solution franchisees operate wildlife removal and deer exclusion services, managing residential and commercial pest control through trapping, relocation, fencing installation, and habitat modification. Day-to-day operations include field service calls, customer consultations, equipment maintenance, and local marketing to build recurring revenue from seasonal demand cycles.
- CEO
- Kristopher Goodrich
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 4
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $11K | $41K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $36K | $223K |
| Total initial investment | $97K | $314K |
Source: Deer Solution 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$34K
9.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
15%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
6.8 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $97K – $314K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $11K – $41K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $215K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $50 |
| Transfer fee | $25K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $381K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 3 units
- vs category median 25 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $78K→$683K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 9 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 349 Home Services brands
vs Home Services averages
How Deer Solution Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 6
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 3
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 50%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -25.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +50.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Contracting franchise system with questionable unit economics, limited scale data, and wide investment variance creates meaningful risk despite solid per-unit revenue claims.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 86 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit count declined 25% YoY (6 units) — indicates systemic franchisee struggles or franchisor recruitment failure
- 02MINORHigh franchise fee ($49,500) combined with wide investment range ($96,800–$314,000) suggests unclear startup costs and potential hidden expenses
- 03MINORSignificant gap between average gross revenue ($2.87M) and net income ($893.6K) — 68.8% expense ratio warrants scrutiny on franchisor claims vs. reality
- 04MINORSmall franchise base (6 units) limits statistical reliability — average financials may not reflect typical franchisee experience
- 05HIGHNo litigation disclosed but rapid contraction raises questions about non-disclosure or settlements
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 7 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 7 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Household Count |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New Jersey |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 19 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 21 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
3 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Deer Solution · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Deer Solution franchise?
The total investment to open a Deer Solution franchise ranges from $97K – $314K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Deer Solution franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Deer Solution FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $381K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Deer Solution's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Deer Solution (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 Deer Solution franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Deer Solution has 6 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 3 company-owned units.
Is Deer Solution a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Deer Solution as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 86 out of 100, 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.