Dryer Vent SquadFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Dryer Vent Squad franchise requires a total initial investment of $52K – $103K, including a $35K franchise fee. Per the 2024 FDD, average unit revenue was $154K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $52K – $103K
- 8th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- $154K
- 2nd pct Home Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 46
- 40th 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
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The system grew 64% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
18 legal cases disclosed in the FDD. Read Item 3 before signing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $52K – $103K including a $35K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $154K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 42/100.
- 18 litigation matters disclosed in Item 3, higher than typical. Review the summary for patterns (franchisor-initiated vs. franchisee-initiated).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- DVS Holdings, INC
- Incorporated in
- NJ
- HQ
- 277 Route 70 STE 227 Toms River, New Jersey 08755
- Auditor
- Salvatore S. Iavarone
- Audited financials
Overview
About
Franchisees operate a residential and commercial dryer vent cleaning and maintenance service. Day-to-day activities include scheduling appointments, performing vent inspections and cleaning, educating customers on fire hazards, and potentially upselling related services. The business model is service-based with low barriers to entry but requires customer acquisition and field operations management.
- CEO
- Leo Goldberger
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 15
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $10K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $12K | $58K |
| Total initial investment | $52K | $103K |
Source: Dryer Vent Squad 2024 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
$17K
11.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
20%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
5.0 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $52K – $103K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $70K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or the following Minimum Mon…
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $115 |
| Transfer fee | $13K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $154K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Actual Results
- Sample size
- 21 units
- vs category median 25
- Range (low → high)
- $27K→$393K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 3 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · below
Compared against 349 Home Services brands
vs Home Services averages
How Dryer Vent Squad Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 46
- Opened
- 27
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 9
- Turnover rate
- 19.6%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +64.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +48.4%
- 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 20 · 16 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 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
Significant litigation history, regulatory violations, missing financial disclosures, and going concern issues create substantial risk despite modest growth metrics.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Salvatore S. Iavarone
Score breakdown · what drove the 42 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHExtensive litigation history including multiple franchisee fraud/misrepresentation lawsuits against predecessor entities (Patch Boys, Frost Shades, Clozetivity) and ongoing disputes with former partner Thomas Scott
- 02MEDNo Item 19 (average unit volumes) disclosed — cannot verify if $153,651 average revenue claim is accurate or representative; net income completely undisclosed
- 03MEDAdministrative consent orders and state agency investigations in Maryland, Minnesota, and New York for registration violations and disclosure omissions indicate compliance issues
- 04HIGHFranchisor does not have 'Going Concern' status — suggests financial instability or accounting/operational red flags
- 05MEDHigh royalty structure (greater of 7% or $600-$1,700/month minimum) combined with undisclosed profitability makes ROI analysis impossible
- 06MINOR64.3% YoY unit growth appears strong but from small base (46 units); may mask high failure rate or is growth-through-acquisition of struggling systems
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 | 2 |
| Territory type | Population |
| 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 | 18 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 9 hrs
- POS system
- Vonigo
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Vonigo
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
26 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Dryer Vent Squad · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Dryer Vent Squad franchise?
The total investment to open a Dryer Vent Squad franchise ranges from $52K – $103K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Dryer Vent Squad franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Dryer Vent Squad FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $154K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Dryer Vent Squad's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Dryer Vent Squad (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 Dryer Vent Squad franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Dryer Vent Squad has 46 total units in the United States, including 31 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 27 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Dryer Vent Squad a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Dryer Vent Squad as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 42 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.