The BrickKickerFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A The BrickKicker franchise requires a total initial investment of $16K – $43K, including a $12K franchise fee. The 2023 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $16K – $43K
- 0th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 25
- 30th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- 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 1999. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
The system contracted 27% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $16K – $43K including a $12K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 68/100.
- System contracting at -35.3% CAGR over 3 years. Investigate whether closures are franchisor-driven (consolidation) or franchisee-driven (economics).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Ronlen Enterprises, Inc.
- CEO title
- President
- Andrew Fox
- Incorporated in
- IL
- HQ
- 650 Warrenville Road, Suite 100, Lisle, IL 60532
- Auditor
- PKF Mueller, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $204K
- vs $266K prior year
- Management churn noted
- Frequent turnover
- Item 2 disclosed frequent executive changes
Overview
About
The BrickKicker franchisees operate brick and masonry repair/restoration services, performing tasks such as tuck-pointing, brick cleaning, mortar repair, and facade restoration for residential and commercial clients. Day-to-day operations involve site assessments, crew management, material procurement, and direct customer service for exterior property maintenance.
- CEO
- Andrew Fox
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 1998
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 15
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $12K | $12K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $1K | $2K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $3K | $29K |
| Total initial investment | $16K | $43K |
Source: The BrickKicker 2023 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
- $16K – $43K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $1K – $2K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $12K – $27K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or minimum monthly amount
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | greater of 6% of gross sales or minimum monthly amount |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $0 |
| Training fee | $3K |
| Transfer fee | $7K |
| Renewal fee | $500 |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Home Services averages
How The BrickKicker Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 25
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 8
- Turnover rate
- 32.0%
- Company-owned
- 3
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 88%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -26.7%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -35.3%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 2
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 16 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 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $131K
- Median loan
- $131K
- 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)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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Deep-dive into The BrickKicker'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
The BrickKicker exhibits high-risk characteristics including severe unit contraction, missing financial performance data, and going concern issues, making it unsuitable for conservative investors.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · PKF Mueller, LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 68 / 100 rating
- 01MEDSystem contracting sharply: 26.7% unit decline YoY (25 units remaining suggests potential collapse trajectory)
- 02MINORNo financial disclosure: Average revenue and net income not provided in FDD Item 19, preventing ROI validation
- 03MINORAmbiguous royalty structure: 'Greater of 6% or minimum monthly amount' – minimum amount not specified, creating unpredictable cost burden
- 04MINORWeak capitalization floor: $16,000 minimum investment suggests undercapitalized franchisees with minimal operational runway
- 05HIGHGoing concern status: False designation indicates potential franchisor financial distress or viability questions
- 06MINORRapid unit attrition: Loss of ~9 units in one year signals franchisee dissatisfaction, market saturation, or system instability
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 | 2 |
| Territory type | Population-based Area of Primary Responsibility |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 25 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | DuPage County, Illinois |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 63 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 4 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Ongoing training
- Required
- POS system
- Home Inspector Pro
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Home Inspector Pro
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
25 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
The BrickKicker · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a The BrickKicker franchise?
The total investment to open a The BrickKicker franchise ranges from $16K – $43K, with an initial franchise fee of $12K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do The BrickKicker franchise owners earn?
The BrickKicker 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 The BrickKicker's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for The BrickKicker (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 The BrickKicker franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, The BrickKicker has 25 total units in the United States, including 22 franchised units and 3 company-owned units.
Is The BrickKicker a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates The BrickKicker as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 68 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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