FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.
Superior Fence & Rail franchises Fencing Businesses that offer a full range of wood, steel, aluminum, and vinyl fencing along with related garden products to residential and commercial customers. Each Fencing Business operates under a business format system covering the company's know-how, Operations Manual, standards, designs, and marketing programs, within a designated Territory of up to 400,000 people. The system presently focuses on serving residential and commercial customers in urban and suburban areas, competing with other franchised operations, national chains, and independently owned companies offering similar fencing services.
Source: Entrepreneur 2026 ranking/profile data and Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee
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Every data point Zorzee tracks for this brand, in FDD Item order. Missing source data stays blank; Pro-only interpretation remains locked.
| Item | Data Point | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item 3 | Litigation Actions (total) | 2 actions disclosed | FDD Item 3 |
| Item 5 | Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is $59,500. | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 5 | Development Fee | None. No separate development fee disclosed in Item 5; only the Initial Franchise Fee ($59,500) plus a possible Additional Population Fee and multi-territory pricing. | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 6 | Royalty Fee | Monthly Branding Royalty on calendar YTD Gross Revenue for first 24 months from Operational Start Date: 6% on $0-$1,999,999; 5% on $2,000,000-$3,999,999; 4% at $4,000,000+. | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | National Media Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Corporate Ad & Development Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Total Ongoing Fee Burden | Pro | Calculated (Item 6) |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (low) | $134,400 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (high) | $278,800 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 8 | Required Purchases (food/supplies) | Pro | FDD Item 8 |
| Item 11 | Franchisor Assistance | Pro | FDD Item 11 |
| Item 12 | Exclusive Territory | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 12 | Territory Size | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 15 | Operating Participation | Pro | FDD Item 15 |
| Item 17 | Initial Term Length | Pro | FDD Item 17(a) |
| Item 17 | Renewal Terms | Pro | FDD Item 17(b)-(c) |
| Item 17 | Required Remodel at Renewal | Pro | FDD Item 17(c) |
| Item 17 | Termination Triggers | Pro | FDD Item 17(f)-(h) |
| Item 17 | Transfer Fee | Pro | FDD Item 17(m), Item 6 |
| Item 17 | ROFR Provisions | Pro | FDD Item 17(n) |
| Item 17 | Post-Termination Non-Compete | Pro | FDD Item 17(r) |
| Item 19 | Revenue Metric Disclosed | Yes: Average Unit Metric $3,011,403 / Median Unit Metric $2,598,212 | FDD Item 19 |
| Item 20 | Total Franchised Units (2025) | 309 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Company-Owned Units (2025) | 2 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) | +27 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Terminations | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 21 | Audited Financials | Pro | FDD Item 21 |
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Item 19 earnings data is disclosed for Superior Fence & Rail. The full disclosure is free below; Zorzee's read of what it means stays in Pro.
Superior Fence & Rail 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.
2 actions disclosed in FDD Item 3. Case-level detail remains locked in Pro.
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A Superior Fence & Rail franchise costs $134,400 to $278,800 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.
Superior Fence & Rail uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.
Item 19 for Superior Fence & Rail discloses an average unit volume of $3,011,403 (median $2,598,212) in the 2026 FDD. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee's read of what it excludes is in the Pro dossier.
Superior Fence & Rail's average unit volume is $3,011,403 (median $2,598,212) in the 2026 FDD. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee's read of what it excludes is in the Pro dossier.
Superior Fence & Rail's FDD Item 3 discloses 2 legal actions. A raw count means little without scale and time, so weigh it against the system's 311 units and the years covered. The case-level detail is the Pro read.
Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. Superior Fence & Rail shows Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Unit Economics, Concern on Litigation History, Strength on Operator Validation. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.