Velox Valuations Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
Velox Valuations is a business valuation franchise providing appraisals for small and midsize companies, advisors, and legal matters. Franchisees run local practices, managing client engagements and delivering valuation reports.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Velox Valuations franchise requires a total initial investment of $36K – $60K, including a $20K franchise fee and an ongoing 10.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: B (Above average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $36K – $60K
- 20th pct Real Estate
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Company-owned only
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- 53rd pct Real Estate
- Units
- 42
- 30th pct Real Estate
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Real Estate · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Real Estate avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $36K – $60K including a $20K franchise fee, 10.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSThe only franchised datum is one outlet at $265,481 — the FDD's own column header reads 'Number of Reporting Franchised Outlet ... 1' (printed p.32) — and the other ten franchised businesses open at 31 December 2025 are expressly excluded as not open the full period. The figure previously shown was the average across 41 outlets operated by the affiliate.
- RISKVerdict B (Above average), verdict score 56/100 (higher is better).
- DATAItem 19 reports actual rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Franchise Velox Valuations LLC
- Parent company
- Velox Valuations LLC
- CEO title
- Member/Chairman of the Board
- Chad Barker
- Incorporated in
- Indiana
- HQ
- 704 South State Road 135, STE D 393, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Auditor
- Muhammad Zubairy, CPA PC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $279K
- vs $12K prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Chad Barker
- Headquarters
- IN
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 9
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 78% below the typical real estate franchise.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $20K | $20K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $11K | $25K |
| Total initial investment | $36K | $60K |
Source: Velox Valuations 2026 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
- $36K – $60K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $15K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $20K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- percentage · 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 | 10.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $120 |
| Training fee | $450 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
What do units actually make?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 19
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
Velox Valuations did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one Velox Valuations unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
142%
Above the 30–60% band. Verify revenue is per-unit average
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD
Financial Performance
The only franchised datum is one outlet at $265,481 — the FDD's own column header reads 'Number of Reporting Franchised Outlet ... 1' (printed p.32) — and the other ten franchised businesses open at 31 December 2025 are expressly excluded as not open the full period. The figure previously shown was the average across 41 outlets operated by the affiliate.
Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance
- Item 19 type
- actual
- Range (low → high)
- $81K→$371K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Reporting year
- 2025
- Fiscal year the figures cover
- Source filing
- FDD 2026
- Disclosed in the 2026 filing, covering 2025
- Transparency
- 4 / 10
- vs category median 0 / 10 · above
Compared against 101 Real Estate brands
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 10.0% (near the Real Estate average).
Disclosure
Item 19 reports actual rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Real Estate averages
How Velox Valuations Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 42
- Opened
- 12
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 3
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 36.4%
- Company-owned
- 41
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 21%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 13
- Closed (3yr)
- 4
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Ceased ops
- 2.4%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 9 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.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Early real-estate-appraisal franchisor (began 2024) with positive net worth $59,211 and small net income $9,211, but negligible revenue of $11,797 and only 1 franchised unit vs 41 company-owned. No litigation, bankruptcy, or going-concern. Concern is thin financials/very early sales.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Muhammad Zubairy, CPA PC
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 56 / 100 verdict
- 01MINOROnly 1 franchised unit (41 company-owned)
- 02MINORPositive net worth $59,211, positive income
- 03MINORNo litigation or distress
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 10.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | protected |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory sizeℹ | 750,000-1,000,000 population (typical) |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 15 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Franchisor's headquarters city/state (Greenwood, Indiana) |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Indiana |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 50 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 16 hrs
- Training location
- Headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana or video conference
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 1 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- franchisee
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Velox Valuations · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Velox Valuations franchise?
The total investment to open a Velox Valuations franchise ranges from $36K – $60K, with an initial franchise fee of $20K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Velox Valuations franchise owners earn?
Velox Valuations 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 Item 19 in the Velox Valuations FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the Velox Valuations FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is Velox Valuations's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Velox Valuations (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 Velox Valuations franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Velox Valuations has 42 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 41 company-owned units. 12 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Velox Valuations a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Velox Valuations as a B-grade franchise with a verdict score of 56 out of 100 (higher is better), 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.