Is Enviro-Master or DUCTZ cheaper to open?

Enviro-Master costs $112,450–$286,850 and DUCTZ costs $163,654–$224,764 to open (FDD Item 7). Enviro-Master has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Enviro-Master or DUCTZ?

Enviro-Master reports $964,568 average annual unit revenue vs $777,690 for DUCTZ (FDD Item 19). Enviro-Master is higher. For Enviro-Master: Includes company-owned outlets. For DUCTZ: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures.

Which is the better franchise, Enviro-Master or DUCTZ?

FranchiseVerdict grades Enviro-Master A and DUCTZ A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Enviro-Master vs DUCTZ

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Enviro-Master and DUCTZ are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Enviro-Master requires an investment of $112K – $287K while DUCTZ requires $164K – $225K. In terms of revenue, Enviro-Master reports higher average unit revenue at $965K. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. Enviro-Master has SBA lending data on file with a 7.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Enviro-Master A (Strongest tier) and DUCTZ A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Enviro-Master	DUCTZ
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$112K – $287K	$164K – $225K
Franchise Fee	$60K	$50K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$965KIncl. company outlets	$778KPer franchisee, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate	7.7% (53 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	167	63
Unit Growth (YoY)	+35 units	-1 units
Year Began Franchising	2011	2004
FDD Year	2026	2026