Speedpro Imaging Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Speedpro Imaging franchise requires a total initial investment of $235K – $350K, including a $50K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $1.0M[2]. SBA 7(a) loans show a 14.5% charge-off rate across 69 loans[1]. FranchiseVerdict grade: A (Strongest tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $235K – $350K
- 51st pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- $1.0M
- 17th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 121
- 44th pct Business Serv…
- SBA charge-off
- 14.5%
- % of SBA 7(a) loans not repaid · median varies by category
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Business 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
- Total investment $235K – $350K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $1.0M/year (median $868K).
- Verdict A (Strongest tier), verdict score 65/100 (higher is better). SBA loan charge-off rate of 14.5% across 69 loans (above the 16% franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2025).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- SP Franchising LLC
Overview
About
SpeedPro franchisees operate wide-format printing facilities, producing signage, banners, vehicle wraps, and promotional materials for local businesses. Day-to-day activities include managing digital printing equipment, client consultations, design services, production scheduling, and delivery/installation logistics across a protected geographic territory.
- CEO
- Paul Brewster
- Headquarters
- CO
- Founded
- 2014
- FDD year
- 2025
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 11% above the typical business services franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $185K | $301K |
| Total initial investment | $235K | $350K |
Source: Speedpro Imaging 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
- $235K – $350K
- Middle of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- N/A
- Middle of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- -n/d
- Ad fund
- -n/d
What do units actually make?
Average unit sales run 23% below the business services norm.
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 19
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
$142K
14.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
36%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
33 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $1.0M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $868K
Gross sales are revenue before expenses — not profit. Actual owner earnings depend on rent, labor, royalties, marketing fees, and debt service.
- Sample size
- 93 units
- vs category median 38 · large
- Range (low → high)
- $174K→$4.3M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
Compared against 356 Business Services brands
vs Business Services averages
How Speedpro Imaging Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 121
- Opened
- N/A
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- N/A
No multi-year history disclosed and no opening/closing activity in the last reporting year.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 69
- Loan volume
- $21.8M
- Median loan
- $205K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 14.5%
- 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)
- 85.5%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 25.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 30
- Defaults
- 10
- Typical loan rate
- 7.3%
- avg rate to borrowers
- vs industry
- N/A
- NAICS 3231
- Jobs supported
- 316
- 1.4 per loan
- Lender concentration
- 17%
- top lender's share
Borrower mix: 0% went to startups / new businesses, 100% to established operators
Vintage analysis
Speedpro Imaging charge-off rate by loan vintage
Top lenders financing Speedpro Imaging franchisees
Showing 3 of 30 lenders. The full breakdown — every lender, state distribution, interest rates & risk ratings — is in the SBA Lending Report below.
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What could kill this investment?
SBA loans here charge off near the 16.0% national average.
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Speedpro Imaging franchise?
The total investment to open a Speedpro Imaging franchise ranges from $235K – $350K, 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 Speedpro Imaging franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Speedpro Imaging FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $1.0M. The median is $868K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Speedpro Imaging's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Speedpro Imaging has a charge-off rate of 14.5% across 69 loans, meaning 14.5% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Speedpro Imaging franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Speedpro Imaging has 121 total units in the United States.
Is Speedpro Imaging a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Speedpro Imaging as a A-grade franchise with a verdict score of 65 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.