Ultimate SustainabilityFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Ultimate Sustainability franchise requires a total initial investment of $115K – $235K, including a $60K franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $115K – $235K
- 33rd pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 47th pct Education
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 3
- 11th pct Education
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Education 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
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $115K – $235K including a $60K franchise fee.
- Item 19 disclosed $602K average from 3 affiliate-owned outlets. This is franchisor-operated data, not franchisee results.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 70/100.
- Bankruptcy history disclosed in the FDD. Review Item 4 for details before proceeding.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Ultimate Sustainability Group, LLC
- Incorporated in
- WY
- HQ
- 5240 12th Avenue East, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
- Auditor
- Naper CPA Group
- Audited financials
Affiliated brands
- Ultimate Sustainability has operated Ultimate Sustainability in Shakopee
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
Ultimate Sustainability franchisees appear to operate businesses focused on environmental/sustainability consulting or services. Day-to-day operations likely involve client engagement, project delivery, compliance consulting, or sustainability auditing. Without detailed FDD Item 1 clarity, the exact service model and revenue generation method remain ambiguous.
- CEO
- Kathryn Marshall
- Headquarters
- MN
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 18 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60K | $60K | |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $4K | $12K | |
| Utilities | $250 | $1K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $10K | $25K | |
| Market Introduction Programnot refundable | $1K | $3K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipmentnot refundable | $5K | $15K | |
| Computer Systemsnot refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $400 | $2K | |
| Vehiclenot refundable | $0 | $45K | |
| Signagenot refundable | $2K | $5K | |
| Office Expensesnot refundable | $500 | $1K | |
| Licenses and Permitsnot refundable | $500 | $2K | |
| Dues and Subscriptionsnot refundable | $100 | $500 | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.)not refundable | $2K | $5K | |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Trainingnot refundable | $3K | $6K | |
| Additional Funds (for first 3 months)not refundable | $25K | $50K | |
| Additional Initial Franchise Fees (Multi-Unit Development Agreement)not refundable | $52K | $208K | |
| Business Planning and Miscellaneous Expenses (MUDA)not refundable | $1K | $5K | |
| Total initial investment | $168K | $448K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $115K – $235K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $60K – $60K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- $3,000 per month or 6% of Total Collections, whichever is…
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
Item 19 disclosed $602K average from 3 affiliate-owned outlets. This is franchisor-operated data, not franchisee results.
vs Education averages
How Ultimate Sustainability Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 3
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 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.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- Minnesota
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
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 or failing franchise system with critical going concern flag, minimal unit count, undisclosed profitability, and high fixed costs presenting substantial investment risk.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Disclosed in last 7 years
Bankruptcy Code; (b) obtained a discharge of its debts under the bankruptcy code; or (c) was a principal officer of a company or a general partner in a partnership that either filed as a debtor (or had filed against it) a petition to start an action under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or that obtained a
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Naper CPA Group
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 70 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern Warning: Franchisor flagged as not a going concern, indicating potential financial distress or operational viability issues
- 02MINORExtreme Unit Scarcity: Only 3 units system-wide with unknown/likely stagnant growth suggests failed franchise model or early-stage unproven concept
- 03MINORNo Net Income Disclosure: Absence of Item 19 financial performance representation prevents validation of $602k average revenue claim and actual profitability
- 04MINORHigh Royalty Floor: $3,000/month minimum ($36,000 annually) represents 6% of claimed revenue, creating cash flow pressure for underperforming locations
- 05MINORInadequate Unit Data: Unable to determine if 3 units are growing, shrinking, or static; lack of transparency on franchisee success rates
- 06MINORTop-Heavy Investment Ratio: $115k-$235k investment against $602k average revenue offers modest ROI margin with high fixed royalty burden
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 | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Radius/Population |
| 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 |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Wyoming |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 57 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 40 hrs
- Training location
- franchisor location and on-site
- POS system
- Pavillio Software, QuickBooks Online
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Pavillio Software, QuickBooks Online
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
14 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Ultimate Sustainability · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Ultimate Sustainability franchise?
The total investment to open a Ultimate Sustainability franchise ranges from $115K – $235K, with an initial franchise fee of $60K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Ultimate Sustainability franchise owners earn?
Ultimate Sustainability 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 Ultimate Sustainability's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Ultimate Sustainability (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 Ultimate Sustainability franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Ultimate Sustainability has 3 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 3 company-owned units.
Is Ultimate Sustainability a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Ultimate Sustainability as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 70 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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