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Mold Medics

FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.

Mold Medics costs $148,400 to $211,725 to open (2026 FDD Item 7), with a Variable fee model fee structure and an average unit volume of $708,411 (median $469,316) disclosed in 2026 FDD Item 19. Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, Operator Validation, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Litigation History. Independent analysis, no commissions, no franchisor revenue.
Not ranked in the Entrepreneur 2026 Franchise 500Home ServicesFDD issued April 2026
Ranking ContextMold Medics is not ranked in the Entrepreneur 2026 Franchise 500. Zorzee is an independent publication and not affiliated with Entrepreneur Media.
Source File2026 Franchise Disclosure Document
About the Brand

About Mold Medics

Mold Medics franchises air quality and environmental services businesses offering mold testing, mold remediation, duct and vent cleaning, water damage dry-outs, restoration work such as drywall repair and painting, ozone and odor treatments, and attic insulation and sealing. A franchisee serves customer locations within a specified geographic territory, operating from a designated business office that may be home-based where local law allows.

Source: Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee

Investment Summary

The Numbers At a Glance

Total Investment Range
$148,400 to $211,725
FDD Item 7
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Development fee: No separate development fee disclosed. Multi-territory program discounts additional territories: second $40,000, third $35,000, fourth or additional $30,000.
FDD Item 5
Royalty + Fees
Variable fee model
True combined pct paid to franchisor = 9% of Gross Sales: 7% Base Royalty + 2% Brand Fund Fee (both mandatory, uniformly imposed/collected by/payable to franchisor, Item 6 table and Note 1, FDD p.10). Base Royalty is subject to a dollar-floor Minimum Royalty ($500-$1,500/mo by tenure) when 7% of Gross Sales would be lower (Note 3, p.13).
FDD Item 6
Earnings Claim
Yes
Average Unit Metric $708,411. Median Unit Metric $469,316.
FDD Item 19

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The FDD Data Table

Everything the 2026 Filing Discloses

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ItemData PointValueSource
Item 3Litigation Actions (total) 1 action disclosed FDD Item 3
Item 5Initial Franchise Fee The Initial Franchise Fee is $49,500 (Item 5, p.17). FDD Item 5
Item 5Development Fee No separate development fee disclosed. Multi-territory program discounts additional territories: second $40,000, third $35,000, fourth or additional $30,000. FDD Item 5
Item 6Royalty Fee Greater of 7% of Gross Sales and the applicable Minimum Royalty. Minimum Royalty: $500 per month months 1-12, $1,000 months 13-24, $1,500 thereafter. FDD Item 6
Item 6National Media Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Corporate Ad & Development Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Total Ongoing Fee Burden Pro Calculated (Item 6)
Item 7Total Investment (low) $148,400 FDD Item 7
Item 7Total Investment (high) $211,725 FDD Item 7
Item 8Required Purchases (food/supplies) Pro FDD Item 8
Item 11Franchisor Assistance Pro FDD Item 11
Item 12Exclusive Territory Pro FDD Item 12
Item 12Territory Size Pro FDD Item 12
Item 15Operating Participation Pro FDD Item 15
Item 17Initial Term Length Pro FDD Item 17(a)
Item 17Renewal Terms Pro FDD Item 17(b)-(c)
Item 17Required Remodel at Renewal Pro FDD Item 17(c)
Item 17Termination Triggers Pro FDD Item 17(f)-(h)
Item 17Transfer Fee Pro FDD Item 17(m), Item 6
Item 17ROFR Provisions Pro FDD Item 17(n)
Item 17Post-Termination Non-Compete Pro FDD Item 17(r)
Item 19Revenue Metric Disclosed Yes: Average Unit Metric $708,411 / Median Unit Metric $469,316 FDD Item 19
Item 20Total Franchised Units (2025) 18 franchised outlets at end of 2025. FDD Item 20
Item 20Company-Owned Units (2025) 0 company-owned outlets at end of 2025 (3 company-owned in 2023, all sold to franchisees by end of 2024). FDD Item 20
Item 20Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) +12 total outlets in 2025. FDD Item 20
Item 20Terminations Pro FDD Item 20
Item 20Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open Pro FDD Item 20
Item 21Audited Financials Pro FDD Item 21
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The Signal Tracker

Five Signals From the 2026 Filing

Each signal turns one part of the filing into a read a buyer can act on. Strength means the disclosed data is favorable. In Line means it is typical for the category. Deal-Specific means the term is populated but you still have to model it against your own deal. Concern means the disclosed data is a real risk. The read is free. The reasoning behind it is the Pro read.

Fee Structure
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 6
The Pro Read

Initial investment is $148,400 to $211,725. with Greater of 7% of Gross Sales and the applicable Minimum Royalty. Minimum Royalty: $500 per month months 1-12, $1,000 months 13-24, $1,500 thereafter. recurring royalty structure.

Unit Economics
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 19
The Pro Read

The franchisor discloses a full cost-and-profit picture, not just revenue, which is a real credit, but it does so for only three reporting locations, so the sample is too small to read as a system average. The three results also range widely, from a large operation down to a much smaller one.

Litigation History
In Line
FDD Item 3
The Pro Read

FDD Item 3 discloses 1 action. Case names, allegations, procedural posture, and source quotes are locked in Pro.

Operator Validation
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 20
The Pro Read

Franchised outlets increased from 1 at year-end 2023 to 6 at year-end 2024 and 18 at year-end 2025. Company-owned outlets decreased from 3 at year-end 2023 to 0 at year-end 2024 and 2025. Eight franchise agreements were signed but outlets not opened as of December 31, 2025.

Term & Exit Terms
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 17
The Pro Read

Initial term runs ten years, with one renewal term equal to the then-current term offered to new franchisees. Transfer requires franchisor approval that will not be unreasonably withheld, a transfer fee is disclosed, a right of first refusal and a franchisor purchase option apply, and a post-term non-compete with a stated radius is in place.

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Item 19: Earnings Disclosure

What the Earnings Claim Says, and What It Does Not

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What the Claim Discloses
Average Unit Metric
$708,411
Median Unit Metric
$469,316
Sample Size & Coverage
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As of December 31, 2025 there were 5 franchises operating 18 territories. Tables cover 3 franchises operating 9 territories that reported Gross Sales and Select Operating Expenses for every month of 2025.
High / Low Range
$231,477 to $1,424,442
Met or Beat the Average
Not stated in the extracted Item 19 read.
What the Disclosure Excludes
Expenses, net income, owner compensation
Gross revenue is not profit
What the Number Doesn't Tell You
Free, because misreading Item 19 is one of the costliest mistakes a first-time buyer can make.
  • Item 19 reports the disclosed sales or revenue metric. That is not profit, and not a forecast of what you would personally take home.
  • An average and a median are not the same number. Know which you are shown and how far apart they sit.
  • What reaches you is whatever survives operating costs and debt service. Item 19 never shows that figure.
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Unit Count and Trajectory

A System Still Expanding

Total Units
18 total outlets at end of 2025.
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Franchised
18 franchised outlets at end of 2025.
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Company-Owned
0 company-owned outlets at end of 2025 (3 company-owned in 2023, all sold to franchisees by end of 2024).
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Net Change (YoY)
+12
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Units, Latest Available FDD Years
4
2023
6
2024
18
2025

Mold Medics trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.

Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.

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Litigation History

What FDD Item 3 Discloses

1 action disclosed in FDD Item 3. Case-level detail remains locked in Pro.

Case 01
Item 3 action disclosed
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Editorial Analysis

The Zorzee Read

The Zorzee Take
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The Decision

You've Seen the Filing. The Read Is Still the Missing Piece.

The filing tells you what Mold Medics costs to open. Pro adds the read on whether the numbers work for you, in your market, and whether this brand is a business or a job you bought.

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FAQ

Mold Medics Franchise Questions, Answered

How much does a Mold Medics franchise cost?

A Mold Medics franchise costs $148,400 to $211,725 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2026 filing, covering the franchise fee, buildout, equipment, and working capital to breakeven. No commissions, no franchisor revenue, independent analysis only.

What are the royalty and fees for Mold Medics?

Mold Medics uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.

What does Mold Medics disclose in FDD Item 19?

Item 19 for Mold Medics discloses an average unit volume of $708,411 (median $469,316) in the 2026 FDD. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee's read of what it excludes is in the Pro dossier.

What is Mold Medics's average unit volume?

Mold Medics's average unit volume is $708,411 (median $469,316) in the 2026 FDD. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee's read of what it excludes is in the Pro dossier.

Does Mold Medics have any lawsuits or litigation?

Mold Medics's FDD Item 3 discloses 1 legal action. A raw count means little without scale and time, so weigh it against the system's 18 total outlets at end of 2025. units and the years covered. The case-level detail is the Pro read.

Is Mold Medics a good franchise investment?

Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. Mold Medics shows Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, Operator Validation, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Litigation History. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.