Liftology Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
LIFTOLOGY is a home services franchise selling and installing stairlifts and home mobility lifts. Franchisees run local operations, managing consultations, installation, and service accounts.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A LIFTOLOGY franchise requires a total initial investment of $166K – $365K, including a $30K franchise fee and an ongoing 7.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: D (Below average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $166K – $365K
- 70th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 0 outlets
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- 34th pct Home Services
- Units
- 0
- 0th pct Home Services
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Home Services 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 $166K – $365K including a $30K franchise fee, 7.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSNewly formed franchisor (Liftology Franchise Corporation, a Utah corporation organized June 17, 2025). Item 21 includes only an audited balance sheet as of August 14, 2025; no statement of operations/income, so no revenue or net income is reported. Audit signed St. George, Utah, September 30, 2025 (auditor firm name not printed in the text).
- RISKVerdict D (Below average), verdict score 35/100 (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
- Liftology Franchise Corporation
- Incorporated in
- UT
- HQ
- 244 W 300 N, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
Affiliated brands
- DJE Management Consulting
- or predecessor
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
- CEO
- David Pazgan
- Headquarters
- UT
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 0
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 18% above the typical home services franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $30K | $30K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $20K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $116K | $285K |
| Total initial investment | $166K | $365K |
Source: LIFTOLOGY 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
- $166K – $365K
- Bottom third — review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $20K – $50K
- Middle of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $30K – $30K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- percentage · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $500 |
| Training fee | $5K |
| Transfer fee | $8K |
| Renewal fee | $3K |
| Inventory (initial) | $40K – $60K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
LIFTOLOGY 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 LIFTOLOGY unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
27%
Below the 30–60% attractive-franchise band
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: 2025 FDD
Financial Performance
Newly formed franchisor (Liftology Franchise Corporation, a Utah corporation organized June 17, 2025). Item 21 includes only an audited balance sheet as of August 14, 2025; no statement of operations/income, so no revenue or net income is reported. Audit signed St. George, Utah, September 30, 2025 (auditor firm name not printed in the text).
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 9.0% (near the Home Services average).
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
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 Home Services averages
How Liftology Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 0
- 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)
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 0
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 9
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
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.
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
Zero-unit franchise system with active trade secret litigation, undisclosed financials, going concern status, and no proven unit economics represents extreme early-stage risk unsuitable for most franchisees.
Litigation (Item 3)
Next Day Access, LLC v. Gardner et al., No. 250907184 (Sept. 2, 2025): Competitor filed suit in Utah alleging misappropriation of trade secrets, civil theft and conversion, and tortious interference arising from a former NDA employee allegedly providing confidential information to Liftology. Plaintiffs seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, treble damages, attorneys' fees, and injunctive relief; minimum $300,000 in damages alleged against the former employee. Franchisor denies wrongdoing.
Largest disclosed settlement: $300,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- 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 35 / 100 verdict
- 01HIGHActive litigation alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference suggests potential IP vulnerability and ethical concerns at leadership level
- 02MINORZero existing franchise units with unknown growth trajectory indicates brand has never successfully scaled franchise model—unproven system
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure prevents ROI validation; combined with $166k-$365k investment range, impossible to assess payback period or profitability
- 04MINORMonthly royalty minimums (starting year 2) create fixed cost burden regardless of sales performance—high risk for underperforming locations
- 05HIGHGoing concern status raises solvency questions about franchisor's ability to provide ongoing support, technology updates, and marketing
- 06MED10-year term is unusually long with no disclosed break-even metrics or unit economics to justify commitment length
- 07MINORRoyalty floor structure (7% minimum) could exceed actual gross revenue percentage in slow-growth markets, creating negative cash flow scenarios
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 9.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | protected |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory population | 500,000 |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 25 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 15 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Arbitration location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | UT |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Next Day Access, LLC v. Gardner et al., No. 250907184 (Sept. 2, 2025): Competitor filed suit in Utah alleging misappropriation of trade secrets, civil theft and conversion, and tortious interference arising from a former NDA employee allegedly providing confidential information to Liftology. Plaintiffs seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, treble damages, attorneys' fees, and injunctive relief; minimum $300,000 in damages alleged against the former employee. Franchisor denies wrongdoing.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 42 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- Salt Lake City, Utah (headquarters); Oconomowoc, WI (lift vendor training)
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Site selection
- Franchisee with franchisor approval
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a LIFTOLOGY franchise?
The total investment to open a LIFTOLOGY franchise ranges from $166K – $365K, with an initial franchise fee of $30K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do LIFTOLOGY franchise owners earn?
LIFTOLOGY 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 LIFTOLOGY 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 LIFTOLOGY FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is LIFTOLOGY's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for LIFTOLOGY (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.
Is LIFTOLOGY a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates LIFTOLOGY as a D-grade franchise with a verdict score of 35 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.