Superior WallsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Superior Walls franchise requires a total initial investment of $1.1M – $2.1M, including a $225K franchise fee. The 2025 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 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $1.1M – $2.1M
- 79th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 13
- 22nd pct Home Services
- SBA default
- 40.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services 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
Franchising since 1989. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Bottom line
- Total investment $1.1M – $2.1M including a $225K franchise fee.
- Item 19 discloses "Average and median sales prices and linear feet" rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 92/100.
- Item 19 reports "Average and median sales prices and linear feet" instead of annual gross sales. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Superior Walls of America, Ltd.
- Incorporated in
- PA
- HQ
- 937 East Earl Road, New Holland, PA 17557
- Auditor
- Herbein + Company Inc.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $11.4M
- vs $12.4M prior year
Overview
About
Superior Walls franchisees manufacture, market, and install precast concrete wall systems for residential and commercial construction projects. Day-to-day operations involve managing a manufacturing facility, coordinating installations with builders and contractors, handling customer service and job estimating, and ensuring compliance with the franchisor's specifications and licensing requirements.
- CEO
- Andrew S. Zimmerman
- Headquarters
- PA
- Founded
- 1985
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 10
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $225K | $225K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $250K | $500K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $665K | $1.3M |
| Total initial investment | $1.1M | $2.1M |
Source: Superior Walls 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
- $1.1M – $2.1M
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $250K – $500K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $225K – $225K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Royalty
- Regular License Model: 4% of Gross Sales; Manufacturing L…
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 4.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 4.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This brand's FDD disclosed "Average and median sales prices and linear feet" in Item 19 rather than annual gross sales. This metric cannot be directly compared across brands, so we omit it from rankings.
vs Home Services averages
How Superior Walls Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 13
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 7.7%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +8.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +18.2%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 15 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 loan disclosures. This brand has only 5 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 5
- Loan volume
- $1.8M
- Median loan
- $291K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 40.0%
- 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)
- 60.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 4
- Defaults
- 2
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Deep-dive into Superior Walls's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 4 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 4-year lending trend
- SBA 504 real estate/equipment data
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Superior Walls presents elevated risk due to active litigation over supplier practices, weak system growth (13 units), high capital barriers, and lack of financial disclosure—making it difficult to validate investment viability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Herbein + Company Inc.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 92 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHActive litigation alleging predatory supplier practices and breached license agreements raises questions about franchisor conduct and licensee profitability
- 02MEDOnly 13 units with modest 8.3% YoY growth suggests limited system traction and scalability concerns for a mature franchise model
- 03MEDHigh capital requirement ($1.14M–$2.07M) combined with undisclosed revenue/net income creates opacity around ROI and payback period
- 04MINORDual licensing model (4% royalties vs. $5/linear foot) creates complexity and potential conflicts in financial transparency and comparative unit economics
- 05MINORManufacturing/construction franchise model typically requires significant working capital and ongoing operational expertise; high failure risk without proven support systems
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 | 2 |
| Territory type | Counties |
| 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 | Pennsylvania |
| Litigation count | 1 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 32 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 216 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
19 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Superior Walls · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Superior Walls franchise?
The total investment to open a Superior Walls franchise ranges from $1.1M – $2.1M, with an initial franchise fee of $225K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Superior Walls franchise owners earn?
Superior Walls 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 Superior Walls's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Superior Walls (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 Superior Walls franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Superior Walls has 13 total units in the United States, including 11 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Superior Walls a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Superior Walls as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 92 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.