DPF AlternativesFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A DPF Alternatives franchise requires a total initial investment of $86K – $289K, including a $3K franchise fee. The 2023 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $86K – $289K
- 26th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 68
- 52nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance 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
Franchised units fell from 68 to 42 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
Bottom line
- Total investment $86K – $289K including a $3K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 44/100.
- System growing at 61.9% CAGR over 3 years with 68 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- DPF Alternatives, LLC
- Incorporated in
- CO
- HQ
- 1745 Shea Center Drive, Fourth Floor, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129
- Auditor
- Cristian Borcan, CPA, PC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $572K
- vs $674K prior year
Overview
About
DPF Alternatives franchisees likely operate in the diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning/repair sector, servicing heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Day-to-day activities include customer acquisition, equipment operation/maintenance, compliance with environmental regulations, and field service delivery. Operations appear location-dependent with territorial protection.
- CEO
- Pedro Junior Reyes
- Headquarters
- CO
- Founded
- 2016
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 27
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $3K | $3K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $79K | $272K |
| Total initial investment | $86K | $289K |
Source: DPF Alternatives 2023 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
- $86K – $289K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $3K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $750 per month
- Ad fund
- Up to $500 per month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | $750 per month after first two months |
| Transfer fee | $8K |
| Renewal fee | $50 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How DPF Alternatives Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 68
- Opened
- 19
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 4
- Terminated
- 1
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 5.9%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 50.0%
- Net growth (yr3)
- +30.8%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +61.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 4
- Transfer rate
- 5.9%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
- Termination rate
- 1.5%
- Franchisor-initiated terminations
- Ceased ops
- 4.4%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 5 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.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 7 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 7
- Loan volume
- $1.3M
- Median loan
- $198K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
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
- 4
- Defaults
- 0
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- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 4 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 5 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
High-growth, early-stage franchise with regulatory violations, opaque financials, and unproven unit economics presents moderate-to-high risk despite protected territories and low upfront fees.
Litigation (Item 3)
Two government actions disclosed: (1) California - November 9, 2022 Notice of Violation to CDFPI for selling franchise and area development rights without effective registration during exempt transaction period. Resolved by providing updated FDD and offering rescission (declined by both parties). (2) Minnesota - March 21, 2021 sale of area development rights without effective franchise registration. Resolved by providing updated FDD and offering rescission (declined by party). Both violations were inadvertent and eligible for statutory exemptions.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Cristian Borcan, CPA, PC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 44 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo financial performance disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation on $86K–$289K investment
- 02MINORTwo government registration violations (CA 2022, MN 2021) indicate compliance/disclosure failures
- 03MINORRapid unit growth (30.8% YoY) with only 68 units suggests expansion outpacing operational maturity
- 04MINORLow monthly royalty ($750) relative to investment range raises questions about franchisor revenue model and support sustainability
- 05MEDZero franchise fee unusual; may indicate franchisor depends entirely on royalties or undisclosed ongoing fees
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 | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Geographic (physical boundaries) |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 3 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Colorado |
| Litigation count | 2 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Two government actions disclosed: (1) California - November 9, 2022 Notice of Violation to CDFPI for selling franchise and area development rights without effective registration during exempt transaction period. Resolved by providing updated FDD and offering rescission (declined by both parties). (2) Minnesota - March 21, 2021 sale of area development rights without effective franchise registration. Resolved by providing updated FDD and offering rescission (declined by party). Both violations were inadvertent and eligible for statutory exemptions.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 24 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 24 hrs
- Training location
- Our then-current headquarters or such other place we designate
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
6 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
DPF Alternatives · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a DPF Alternatives franchise?
The total investment to open a DPF Alternatives franchise ranges from $86K – $289K, with an initial franchise fee of $3K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do DPF Alternatives franchise owners earn?
DPF Alternatives 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 DPF Alternatives's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for DPF Alternatives (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 DPF Alternatives franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, DPF Alternatives has 68 total units in the United States, including 68 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 19 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is DPF Alternatives a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates DPF Alternatives as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 44 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.