U Got StinkFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A U Got Stink franchise requires a total initial investment of $18K – $84K, including a $15K franchise fee and an ongoing 25.0% royalty[2]. 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
- $18K – $84K
- 3rd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- 25.0%
- 58th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Units
- 13
- 23rd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance 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 13 to 12 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
Bottom line
- Total investment $18K – $84K including a $15K franchise fee, 25.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 93/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- U GOT STINK FRANCHISING, LLC
- Incorporated in
- WA
- HQ
- 2924 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, Washington 98661
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $298K
- vs $296K prior year
Overview
About
U Got Stink franchisees operate mobile or storefront odor elimination and pet waste management services, likely handling customer calls, scheduling service appointments, managing technicians, and delivering cleaning or waste removal solutions to residential or commercial clients.
- CEO
- Clifton Roberts
- Headquarters
- WA
- Founded
- 2011
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 7
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $15K | $15K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $0 | $49K |
| Total initial investment | $18K | $84K |
Source: U Got Stink 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
- $18K – $84K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $2K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 25.0%
- Gross Customer Receipts · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 65.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 25.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $40 |
| Transfer fee | $3K |
| Renewal fee | $750 |
| Total fee load | 65.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How U Got Stink Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 13
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 3
- Turnover rate
- 23.1%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -7.7%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -7.7%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 21 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
U Got Stink presents high risk due to contracting unit base, undisclosed financials, unsustainably high royalties, and franchisor going concern status—unsuitable for capital-risk-averse investors.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 93 / 100 rating
- 01MINORDeclining unit count: 13 units with -7.7% YoY contraction indicates shrinking franchise system and potential franchisee struggles
- 02MINORNo financial disclosure: Average revenue and net income not provided makes ROI analysis impossible; inability to validate 25% royalty impact
- 03MINORExtremely high royalty rate: 25% of gross receipts is among the highest in franchise industry, leaving minimal margin for profitability after operating costs
- 04HIGHNo going concern status: Franchisor reported 'False' for going concern, suggesting potential financial distress or sustainability questions at corporate level
- 05MINORWide investment range: $18,400-$83,515 variance (353% spread) indicates inconsistent unit economics and unclear cost structure
- 06HIGHNo litigation disclosure but system shrinkage: Declining units without disclosed litigation may indicate undisclosed franchisee disputes or silent closures
- 07MINORShort 5-year term: Renewal risk after initial term; insufficient data to assess renewal rates or franchisee retention beyond year 5
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 | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| 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 | Washington |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 12 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 28 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
25 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
U Got Stink · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a U Got Stink franchise?
The total investment to open a U Got Stink franchise ranges from $18K – $84K, with an initial franchise fee of $15K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do U Got Stink franchise owners earn?
U Got Stink 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 U Got Stink's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for U Got Stink (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 U Got Stink franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, U Got Stink has 13 total units in the United States, including 13 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is U Got Stink a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates U Got Stink as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 93 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.