Tootl TransportFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Tootl Transport franchise requires a total initial investment of $82K – $104K, including a $50K franchise fee. Per the 2024 FDD, average unit revenue was $473K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $82K – $104K
- 23rd pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- $473K
- 11th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 2
- 6th 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
Each dollar invested generates 5.1x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $82K – $104K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $473K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 37/100.
- 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
- TOOTL FRANCHISING, LLC
- CEO title
- President
- Michelle Dacy
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- IL
- HQ
- 570 Lake Cook Road #440, Deerfield, Illinois 60015
- Auditor
- A&G LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Overview
About
Tootl Transport franchisees operate last-mile delivery and transportation logistics services, likely managing driver networks, vehicle operations, and customer fulfillment coordination. Day-to-day operations include dispatch management, route optimization, customer service, and ensuring on-time delivery performance across protected service territories.
- CEO
- Michelle Dacy
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $15K | $30K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $17K | $25K |
| Total initial investment | $82K | $104K |
Source: Tootl Transport 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
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
$71K
15.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
61%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
20 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $82K – $104K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $15K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- the greater of 6% of Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty Fee
- 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% or minimum royalty fee starting month 7 |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $350 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $15K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $473K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Affiliate-Owned Location
- Sample size
- 1 units
- vs category median 32 · small
- Transparency
- 6 / 5
- vs category median 3 / 5 · above
Compared against 360 Business Services brands
Revenue is 5.1x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Business Services averages
How Tootl Transport Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 2
- Opened
- 0
- 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
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 6
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 5 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 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 franchise with promising unit economics but critical viability questions due to minimal operating history, undefined fee structures, and unproven scalability.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · A&G LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- 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 37 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 2 existing units with unknown growth trajectory creates severe system maturity and viability concerns
- 02MINORMinimum Royalty Fee structure undefined — could significantly impact profitability if floor is substantial relative to $165,754 avg net income
- 03MEDFinancial Item 19 averages appear strong but based on extremely limited sample size (n=2), limiting statistical reliability
- 04MINORHigh franchise fee ($49,900) relative to total investment ($81,900-$104,400) represents 47-61% upfront cost with uncertain ROI given tiny unit base
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 | 1 |
| Territory type | Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Territory population | 250,000 |
| 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 | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 37 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- Deerfield, IL
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 3 mo
- From signing to launch
- POS system
- TootlGo
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: TootlGo
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
6 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Tootl Transport · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Tootl Transport franchise?
The total investment to open a Tootl Transport franchise ranges from $82K – $104K, 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 Tootl Transport franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Tootl Transport FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $473K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Tootl Transport's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Tootl Transport (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 Tootl Transport franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Tootl Transport has 2 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 2 company-owned units.
Is Tootl Transport a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Tootl Transport as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 37 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.