MasterTech EnvironmentalFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A MasterTech Environmental franchise requires a total initial investment of $65K – $122K, including a $49K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $65K – $122K
- 16th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 6th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Units
- 9
- 20th 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
The system contracted 13% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $65K – $122K including a $49K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 98/100.
- 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
- MasterTech Franchise Systems, LLC
- Incorporated in
- NJ
- HQ
- PO Box 120, Mount Arlington, New Jersey 07856
- Auditor
- Nisivoccia LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $156K
- vs $126K prior year
Overview
About
MasterTech Environmental franchisees provide environmental remediation, restoration, and compliance services to commercial and residential clients. Daily operations include site assessments, mold/asbestos/water damage remediation, hazmat removal, and regulatory compliance documentation. Franchisees manage field crews, client relationships, and subcontractor coordination.
- CEO
- Thomas Duff
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2016
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 10
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 30 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Pro Franchise Opportunity)not refundable | $29K | $29K | |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Pro) | $0 | $3K | |
| Equipment (Pro) | $5K | $8K | |
| Computer, Software and System (Pro) | $1K | $3K | |
| Initial Inventory (Pro) | $2K | $3K | |
| Prepaid Rent and Lease Deposits (Pro) | $0 | $3K | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums (Pro) | $6K | $10K | |
| Travel and Lodging for Initial Training (Pro) | $600 | $2K | |
| Grand Opening Marketing Expense (Pro) | $3K | $3K | |
| Professional Fees (Pro) | $2K | $4K | |
| Business Franchises and Permits (Pro) | $150 | $2K | |
| Printing, Stationary and Office Supplies (Pro) | $500 | $2K | |
| Commercial Vehicle (Pro) | $9K | $13K | |
| Commercial Vehicle Wrap (Pro) | $2K | $5K | |
| Additional Funds - Initial period of 3 months (Pro) | $5K | $15K | |
| Initial Franchise Fee (Full Franchise Opportunity)not refundable | $49K | $49K | |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Full) | $0 | $3K | |
| Equipment (Full) | $5K | $8K | |
| Computer, Software and System (Full) | $1K | $3K | |
| Initial Inventory (Full) | $2K | $3K | |
| Total initial investment | $150K | $224K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $65K – $122K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $29K – $49K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $160 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $8K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
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 MasterTech Environmental Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 9
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Terminated
- 1
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 11.1%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 78%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -12.5%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -30.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Continuity rate
- 87.5%
- Units that stayed open
- Termination rate
- 14.3%
- Franchisor-initiated terminations
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 7 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
Rapidly declining franchise system with undisclosed financials, going concern issues, and insufficient unit base to support franchisee success—high probability of franchisor failure and franchisee loss.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Nisivoccia LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 98 / 100 rating
- 01MEDSystem shrinking rapidly: 9 units with -12.5% YoY decline indicates collapsing franchisee base
- 02MINORNo financial disclosure (Item 19): Average revenue and net income not provided—impossible to validate ROI claims
- 03HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE: Suggests franchisor may lack financial stability or operational viability
- 04MINORHigh initial investment ($49K franchise fee + $64,950–$122,200 total) with unproven unit economics
- 05MINORPro Franchise option ($870/month) appears designed to attract undercapitalized franchisees with questionable support model
- 06MINOROnly 9 remaining units makes territory protection claim difficult to enforce; minimal network for referrals/support
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 | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New Jersey |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 26 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 8 hrs
- Training location
- Morris County, New Jersey
- Ongoing training
- Required
- POS system
- First Data
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: First Data
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
7 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
MasterTech Environmental · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a MasterTech Environmental franchise?
The total investment to open a MasterTech Environmental franchise ranges from $65K – $122K, with an initial franchise fee of $49K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do MasterTech Environmental franchise owners earn?
MasterTech Environmental 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 MasterTech Environmental's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for MasterTech Environmental (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 MasterTech Environmental franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, MasterTech Environmental has 9 total units in the United States, including 7 franchised units and 2 company-owned units.
Is MasterTech Environmental a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates MasterTech Environmental as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 98 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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