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Linc Service vs Fresh Coat

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Linc Service and Fresh Coat are home services franchises. Linc Service requires an investment of $67K – $136K while Fresh Coat requires $81K – $120K. Fresh Coat discloses average revenue of $752K; Linc Service does not report Item 19 data. Fresh Coat has SBA lending data on file with a 9.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Linc Service B (Above average) and Fresh Coat A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$67K – $136K
$81K – $120K
Franchise Fee
$65K
$55K
Royalty Rate
2.5%-4.5% of Gross Revenues on tiered schedule: 4.5% on $0-$700K; 4.0% on $700K-$1.4M; 3.5% on $1.4M-$2.1M; 3.0% on $2.1M-$2.8M; 2.5% on Gross Revenues over $2.8M; subject to annual minimum royalty fees
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AIncl. company outlets
$752K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
9.1% (22 loans)
Total Units
121
182
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2003
2005
FDD Year
2024
2026