DeluxFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Delux franchise requires a total initial investment of $23K – $33K and an ongoing 30.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $23K – $33K
- 0th pct Retail
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 21st pct Retail
- Royalty
- 30.0%
- 29th pct Retail
- Units
- 128
- 29th pct Retail
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Retail 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
Franchising since 1994. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Bottom line
- Total investment $23K – $33K including a $0 franchise fee, 30.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 57/100.
- No 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
- Legal entity
- Delux Franchise, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- NY
- HQ
- 62-B Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050
- Auditor
- Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $21K
- vs $20K prior year
Overview
About
Delux franchisees operate as ride-sharing or taxi dispatch services, likely managing driver recruitment, customer acquisition, and operational logistics. Daily responsibilities include managing rides, handling customer service, coordinating drivers, and processing payments while remitting 30% of all gross fares to the franchisor regardless of profitability.
- CEO
- Peter Blasucci
- Headquarters
- NY
- Founded
- 1993
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $3K | $5K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $20K | $28K |
| Total initial investment | $23K | $33K |
Source: Delux 2025 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
- $23K – $33K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $3K – $5K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- N/A
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 30.0%
- Continuing operations fee · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 30.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 30.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Training fee | $300 |
| Transfer fee | $500 |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Total fee load | 30.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Retail averages
How Delux Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 128
- Opened
- 16
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 13
- Turnover rate
- 10.2%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +2.4%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +3.2%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state 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.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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
Delux presents high risk due to going concern status, predatory 30% gross royalty structure, financial opacity, zero territory protection, and anemic unit growth suggesting a contracting or struggling franchise system.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 57 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern warning indicates franchisor financial distress or operational viability questions
- 02MEDExtreme 30% royalty rate on gross fares (not net) with no disclosed average revenue/net income makes profitability opaque and risky
- 03MINORMinimal unit growth (2.4% YoY, 128 units) suggests stagnant or declining system health
- 04MINORZero territory protection leaves franchisees vulnerable to direct competition from other franchisees
- 05MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosures prevents validation of earnings claims and franchisee profitability
- 06MINORLow initial investment ($22.5K-$32.5K) may indicate low barrier to entry but insufficient capital for sustainable operations
- 07MED5-year term is relatively short, creating renewal uncertainty and limited business planning horizon
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1 year |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | New York |
| Governing law | New York |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Training duration
- 4 days
- POS system
- LSN Driver app
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: LSN Driver app
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
99 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Delux · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Delux franchise?
The total investment to open a Delux franchise ranges from $23K – $33K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Delux franchise owners earn?
Delux 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 Delux's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Delux (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 Delux franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Delux has 128 total units in the United States, including 124 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 16 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Delux a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Delux as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 57 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.