Mold MedicsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Mold Medics franchise requires a total initial investment of $141K – $250K, including a $50K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $712K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $141K – $250K
- 54th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- $712K
- 26th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 6
- 17th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
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
Each dollar invested generates 3.6x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Bottom line
- Total investment $141K – $250K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $712K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 22/100.
- Revenue data based on only 2 reporting units. Treat as directional, not definitive. Ask franchisees directly for current unit economics.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Mold Medics Franchising LLC
- Parent company
- Threshold Brands, LLC
- Incorporated in
- PA
- HQ
- 17700 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110
- Auditor
- Plante & Moran, PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $46.2M
- vs $49.0M prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate mold inspection, testing, and remediation services, dispatching technicians to residential and commercial properties for detection, documentation, and remediation work. Day-to-day operations involve customer acquisition, job scheduling, crew management, material sourcing, and regulatory compliance for environmental work.
- CEO
- Theodore DeMarino
- Headquarters
- OH
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $18K | $60K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $73K | $140K |
| Total initial investment | $141K | $250K |
Source: Mold Medics 2025 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
$78K
11.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
33%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
36 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $141K – $250K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $18K – $60K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- Greater of 7% of Gross Sales and the applicable Minimum R…
- 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 | $650 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $712K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 2 units
- vs category median 31 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $231K→$1.2M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 3 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · below
Compared against 204 Cleaning & Maintenance brands
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Mold Medics Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 6
- Opened
- 5
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 2 states 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.
2
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $150K
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
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
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Mold Medics's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage mold remediation franchise with hypergrowth metrics, undisclosed profitability, unprotected territories, and missing financial performance data creates material investment uncertainty.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Plante & Moran, PLLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 22 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNet income not disclosed in FDD Item 19 — unable to validate profitability claims against $711K average revenue
- 02MINORExplosive unit growth (500% YoY) with only 6 total units suggests either very recent launch or aggressive expansion into unproven model
- 03MINORNo protected territory — franchisees compete directly with each other and company-owned locations
- 04MEDHigh initial investment ($141K-$250K) relative to disclosed average revenue ($711K) creates tight ROI margins
- 05MINOR7% royalty on gross sales plus minimum monthly royalty creates dual fee burden with no revenue floor protection
- 06HIGHNo going concern statement suggests franchisor profitability or financial stability concerns
- 07MINORMinimal unit count (6 locations) provides insufficient operating history and franchisee reference pool
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 | 7 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 7 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based area defined by Zip Codes or other boundaries |
| Protected territory | No |
| 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 | Ohio |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 52 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 22 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
3 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Mold Medics · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Mold Medics franchise?
The total investment to open a Mold Medics franchise ranges from $141K – $250K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Mold Medics franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Mold Medics FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $712K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Mold Medics's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Mold Medics (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 Mold Medics franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Mold Medics has 6 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 5 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Mold Medics a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Mold Medics as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 22 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.