MoldmanFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A MOLDMAN franchise requires a total initial investment of $18K – $50K, including a $10K franchise fee and an ongoing 10.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $18K – $50K
- 3rd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- 50th 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 franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $18K – $50K including a $10K franchise fee, 10.0% ongoing royalty.
- Item 19 discloses "Job Price Performance" rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 70/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- MOLDMAN FRANCHISOR, LLC
- Incorporated in
- OK
- HQ
- 2607 W. 25th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60608
- Auditor
- Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $168K
- vs $219K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
MOLDMAN franchisees operate mold inspection, testing, and remediation services for residential and commercial properties. Day-to-day activities include conducting site assessments, collecting mold samples, generating reports, coordinating remediation work, and managing customer relationships. Revenue is generated through inspection fees, testing services, and remediation project management or labor.
- CEO
- Gregory Bukowski
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 6
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $10K | $10K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $1K | $7K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $7K | $33K |
| Total initial investment | $18K | $50K |
Source: MOLDMAN 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
- $18K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $1K – $7K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $10K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 3.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 13.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 10.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $4K |
| Transfer fee | $1K |
| Renewal fee | $1K |
| Total fee load | 13.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This brand's FDD disclosed "Job Price Performance" in Item 19 rather than annual gross sales. This metric cannot be directly compared across brands, so we omit it from rankings.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Moldman Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 9
- Opened
- 4
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Turnover rate
- 22.2%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 89%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +33.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- Outlier (see FDD)
- Likely small-sample artifact
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Last reporting year only, multi-year history not disclosed in this brand's FDD.
Item 20 · 11 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
Early-stage mold remediation franchise with minimal unit history, zero financial transparency, unprotected territory, and royalty-dependent franchisor model creates elevated risk for franchisees unable to verify realistic returns.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 70 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosed in FDD — impossible to assess ROI or validate 10% royalty burden
- 02MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk with other franchisees in same market
- 03MINOROnly 9 total units with 33.3% YoY growth suggests early-stage system with minimal track record and fragile unit economics
- 04MINORLow franchise fee ($10,000) relative to startup costs ($18,378–$49,648) may indicate franchisor profit model dependent on royalties rather than franchisee success
- 05MINOR5-year term is shorter than industry standard (10 years), creating renewal uncertainty and reduced franchisee investment security
- 06MINORNo Item 19 financial performance data prevents validation of business viability before $18k–$50k commitment
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| 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 | Oklahoma |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 42 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Job Software
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Job Software
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
MOLDMAN · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a MOLDMAN franchise?
The total investment to open a MOLDMAN franchise ranges from $18K – $50K, with an initial franchise fee of $10K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do MOLDMAN franchise owners earn?
MOLDMAN 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 MOLDMAN's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for MOLDMAN (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 MOLDMAN franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, MOLDMAN has 9 total units in the United States, including 2 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 4 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is MOLDMAN a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates MOLDMAN as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 70 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.