The FRONTdoor CollectiveFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A The FRONTdoor Collective franchise requires a total initial investment of $125K – $455K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $125K – $455K
- 37th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 22nd pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 23
- 23rd pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business 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
Franchised units fell from 22 to 17 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $125K – $455K including a $50K franchise fee, 8.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 56/100.
- 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
- FRONTdoor Franchising LLC
- Parent company
- The FRONTdoor Collective, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 6688 Nolensville Road, Suite 108 #3000, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $534K
- vs $593K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
The FRONTdoor Collective appears to operate as a home services or property management franchise model where franchisees manage customer relationships and service delivery. Franchisees likely handle scheduling, client communication, team coordination, and on-site service execution while paying ongoing royalties to corporate.
- CEO
- Dan Bourgault
- Headquarters
- TN
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 13
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $50K | $143K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $25K | $262K |
| Total initial investment | $125K | $455K |
Source: The FRONTdoor Collective 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
- $125K – $455K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $50K – $143K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $625 |
| Transfer fee | $20K |
| Renewal fee | $13K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Business Services averages
How The FRONTdoor Collective Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 23
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 96%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +4.8%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +29.4%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
- Projected new
- 42
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Transfer rate
- 4.3%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 13 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.
13
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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 service franchise with opacity around profitability, minimal growth traction, unprotected territory, and aggressive royalty structure creates significant earnings risk and competitive vulnerability for franchisees.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 56 / 100 rating
- 01MEDFinancial performance metrics (revenue and net income) completely undisclosed — no Item 19 comparable earnings claims available for ROI validation
- 02MINORExtremely slow unit growth of only 4.8% YoY with just 23 locations suggests market saturation, weak demand, or franchisee struggles
- 03MINORNo territorial protection despite $50,000 franchise fee and 8% royalty structure — franchisees face direct competition from other franchisees in same area
- 04MINORWide investment range ($124,775–$454,520) indicates inconsistent startup costs and unclear cost structure, suggesting poor standardization
- 05MINOR4-year term is unusually short for franchise model — frequent renewals create uncertainty and leverage for franchisor rate increases
- 06MINOR8% royalty on gross sales (not net) is aggressive and leaves franchisees vulnerable during slow periods with fixed costs
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 | 4 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 4 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Geographic area based on driving distance and raw data |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| 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 | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Delaware |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 48 hrs
- Training location
- Dallas, Texas
- POS system
- FDC Command Center
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: FDC Command Center
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
4 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
The FRONTdoor Collective · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a The FRONTdoor Collective franchise?
The total investment to open a The FRONTdoor Collective franchise ranges from $125K – $455K, 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 The FRONTdoor Collective franchise owners earn?
The FRONTdoor Collective 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 FRONTdoor Collective's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for The FRONTdoor Collective (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 FRONTdoor Collective franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, The FRONTdoor Collective has 23 total units in the United States, including 22 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is The FRONTdoor Collective a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates The FRONTdoor Collective as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 56 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.