Sources & Methodology

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Driveway (national average); Driveway, 576 sq ft; Driveway, per square foot

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Whole-house wash (national average)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Stormwater rules for mobile cleaning

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Complete 8 GPM trailer or skid build

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Rolling Suds — franchise fee; Rolling Suds — royalty percent; Rolling Suds — marketing fee percent; Rolling Suds — fixed monthly fees; Rolling Suds — total investment; Average 2025 revenue, 25 franchised outlets reporting all 12 months of 2025 (gross revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 revenue, same 25 franchised outlets — value; Lowest 2025 revenue among the same 25 franchised outlets — value; Average 2025 revenue, 5 franchised outlets open all of 2024 and 2025 — value; Rolling Suds — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Complete 8 GPM trailer or skid build

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (includes power washing), 2022; Average receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (includes power washing), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings (all building-service trades combined), 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Window Ninjas — franchise fee; Window Ninjas — royalty percent; Window Ninjas — total investment

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Complete 8 GPM trailer or skid build

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Sparkle Wash — franchise fee; Sparkle Wash — royalty percent; Sparkle Wash — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: A1 Pressure Washing — franchise fee; A1 Pressure Washing — royalty percent; A1 Pressure Washing — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Year-1 revenue

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Year-1 gross revenue, solo operator

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Pressure washer, 4 GPM belt-drive (new); Surface cleaner, 19–20 inch; Legal setup (LLC, business license); Pressure washer, 8 GPM; Surface cleaner, 24–28 inch

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Janitorial employer registration — residential-only businesses are exempt

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation insurance (if you hire)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Employer registration with EDD (if you hire)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, 1 user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: MaidPro — franchise fee; MaidPro — royalty percent; MaidPro — marketing fee percent; MaidPro — total investment; Average 2025 gross consumer sales, 245 franchised outlets reporting all of 2025 — value; Median 2025 gross consumer sales, same 245 outlets — value; Average 2025 gross consumer sales, top quarter (57 outlets) — value; Average 2025 gross consumer sales, bottom quarter (56 outlets) — value; MaidPro — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Merry Maids — franchise fee; Merry Maids — royalty percent; Merry Maids — marketing fee percent; Merry Maids — fixed monthly fees; Merry Maids — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 414 Qualified Franchises open all of 2025 — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 414 franchises — value; Average 2025 gross sales, top quarter (104 franchises) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, bottom quarter (104 franchises) — value; Merry Maids — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Molly Maid — franchise fee; Molly Maid — royalty percent; Molly Maid — marketing fee percent; Molly Maid — fixed monthly fees; Molly Maid — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales per target household, 188 franchise owners open all of 2025 — value; Median 2025 gross sales per target household, same 188 owners — value; Average share of 2025 cleanings done for recurring customers, same 188 owners — value; Molly Maid — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: The Maids — franchise fee; The Maids — royalty percent; The Maids — marketing fee percent; The Maids — fixed monthly fees; The Maids — total investment; Average revenue per franchised outlet, Oct 2024–Sep 2025, 97 reporting outlets — value; Median revenue per franchised outlet, same 97 outlets — value; Average revenue per territory, Oct 2024–Sep 2025, 338 territories — value; Median revenue per territory, same 338 territories — value; The Maids — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 561720 Janitorial Services (includes maid and house cleaning), 2022; Average receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561720 Janitorial Services (includes maid and house cleaning), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings (all building-service trades combined), 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year; Commercial auto insurance (vehicle that carries cleaners and supplies); General liability insurance; Janitorial (surety) bond

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: House cleaning visit (typical national range); Standard (regular) cleaning; Every-two-weeks cleaning, per visit; 2-bedroom, 1-bath home (average); Deep cleaning; Move-out cleaning

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Cleaning supplies and equipment (vacuum, tools, products); City or county business license and permits; Marketing launch (cards, flyers, listings)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Cal/OSHA window cleaning safety orders (employers)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Legal setup (California LLC filing)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Traditional squeegee tool kit (Unger); Squeegees and hand tools for interior glass

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — No contractor license for cleaning — but watch repair work

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Fish Window Cleaning — franchise fee; Fish Window Cleaning — royalty percent; Fish Window Cleaning — marketing fee percent; Fish Window Cleaning — fixed monthly fees; Fish Window Cleaning — total investment; Average 2024 total revenue, top half of 252 franchised outlets open all of 2024 — value; Median 2024 total revenue, same top half — value; Average 2024 total revenue, bottom half of the same 252 outlets — value; Average 2024 total revenue, bottom 10% of the same 252 outlets — value; Fish Window Cleaning — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Water-fed pole and pure-water system (Unger HydroPower Ultra)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Water-fed pole and pure-water system (Unger HydroPower Ultra)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, 1 user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Men In Kilts — franchise fee; Men In Kilts — royalty percent; Men In Kilts — marketing fee percent; Men In Kilts — fixed monthly fees; Men In Kilts — total investment; Average 2025 gross consumer sales, 11 U.S. franchises (27 territories) — value; Median 2025 gross consumer sales, same 11 franchises — value; Highest 2025 gross consumer sales among the 11 U.S. franchises — value; Lowest 2025 gross consumer sales among the 11 U.S. franchises — value; Men In Kilts — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 561720 Janitorial Services (includes window cleaning), 2022; Average receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561720 Janitorial Services (includes window cleaning), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings (all building-service trades combined), 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Window Genie — franchise fee; Window Genie — royalty percent; Window Genie — marketing fee percent; Window Genie — fixed monthly fees; Window Genie — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 94 franchises open all of 2025 — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 94 franchises — value; Average 2025 gross sales, top 25% (24 franchises) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, bottom 25% (24 franchises) — value; Window Genie — item20

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Window Gang — franchise fee; Window Gang — royalty percent; Window Gang — marketing fee percent; Window Gang — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Typical residential job (Fixr); National average (Fixr); Per pane, when priced by the pane (Fixr)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (once you hire); Commercial auto insurance; General liability insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Typical residential job (Thumbtack); What most customers pay (Thumbtack)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Real estate broker license — may apply if you co-host or manage; California — Local short-term rental rules are the host's job, but know them

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Janitorial employer registration — likely not needed for homes only

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation insurance (once you hire)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Real estate broker license — may apply if you co-host or manage

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Real estate broker license — may apply if you co-host or manage

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Casago — franchise fee; Casago — royalty percent; Casago — marketing fee percent; Casago — fixed monthly fees; Casago — total investment; Casago — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: iTrip Vacations — franchise fee; iTrip Vacations — royalty percent; iTrip Vacations — fixed monthly fees; iTrip Vacations — total investment; Average total rental revenue per territory, 2025, 82 franchisees in 100 territories open at least 12 months (owners' bookings plus taxes; not franchisee income or profit) — value; Median total rental revenue per territory, 2025, same 100 territories (owners' bookings plus taxes; not franchisee income or profit) — value; iTrip Vacations — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (first month); Scheduling and invoicing software

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: SkyRun Vacation Rentals — franchise fee; SkyRun Vacation Rentals — royalty percent; SkyRun Vacation Rentals — marketing fee percent; SkyRun Vacation Rentals — fixed monthly fees; SkyRun Vacation Rentals — total investment; Average gross revenue, 2025, 9 New Businesses open 12–24 months (includes guest rental revenue; not profit) — value; Median gross revenue, 2025, 9 New Businesses open 12–24 months (includes guest rental revenue; not profit) — value; Average gross revenue, 2025, 24 Experienced Businesses open 24 months or more (includes guest rental revenue; not profit) — value; Median gross revenue, 2025, 24 Experienced Businesses open 24 months or more (includes guest rental revenue; not profit) — value; SkyRun Vacation Rentals — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per self-employed janitorial and cleaning business with no employees (NAICS 56172, U.S. nonemployer businesses, 2024); Average yearly receipts per self-employed property manager with no employees (NAICS 53131, residential and nonresidential, U.S. nonemployer businesses, 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per janitorial firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 561720, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per residential property management firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 531311, U.S. employer firms, 2022)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: MaidThis Cleaning — franchise fee; MaidThis Cleaning — royalty percent; MaidThis Cleaning — marketing fee percent; MaidThis Cleaning — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Janitorial (surety) bond; Commercial auto insurance (if you use a business vehicle)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Professional liability (E&O) insurance, if you co-host

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Vacation rental cleaning, per clean (national range); Standard house cleaning, per clean (for comparison); 1-bedroom home, per clean; 3-bedroom home, per clean

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Cleaning supplies and equipment (vacuum, tools, products, caddies); City or county business license and permits; Marketing launch (cards, website, host-group listings)

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Co-host fee, share of booking revenue

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Full-service vacation rental management fee, share of gross rental income

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Heat illness prevention (once you hire)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Small off-road engine rules (CARB)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business license (DPR); California — Mowing, edging and cleanup: no DPR license; California — Weed treatment: Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business license; California — Weed treatment: register with each county agricultural commissioner; California — A treatment-first business needs a full Pest Control Business license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Pesticide applicator certificate, subcategory Q (QAC-Q); California — Weed treatment: Qualified Applicator Certificate, subcategory Q; California — A treatment-first business needs a full Pest Control Business license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: LLC filing (Articles of Organization); LLC Statement of Information

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Commercial 21-inch self-propelled walk-behind mower

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Commercial 21-inch self-propelled walk-behind mower

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Landscape installation work may need a CSLB license (C-27)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Landscape installation work may need a CSLB license (C-27)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Commercial 21-inch self-propelled walk-behind mower

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Commercial zero-turn mower (48–60 inch deck)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Open utility trailer, 5 × 8 ft

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, 1 user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Lawn Doctor — franchise fee; Lawn Doctor — royalty percent; Lawn Doctor — marketing fee percent; Lawn Doctor — fixed monthly fees; Lawn Doctor — total investment; Average 2025 net revenues, 141 franchisees running 1–3 territories, open 2+ years — value; Median 2025 net revenues, same 141 franchisees — value; Average 2025 net revenues, all 202 franchisees open 2+ years — value; Median 2025 net revenues, all 202 franchisees — value; Lawn Doctor — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Enclosed cargo trailer, 6 × 12 ft

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Spring-Green Lawn Care — franchise fee; Spring-Green Lawn Care — royalty percent; Spring-Green Lawn Care — marketing fee percent; Spring-Green Lawn Care — fixed monthly fees; Spring-Green Lawn Care — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 72 franchised businesses open a full year or more — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 72 businesses — value; Average 2025 gross sales, 35 single-territory businesses — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 35 single-territory businesses — value; Spring-Green Lawn Care — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Backpack leaf blower, gas

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: String trimmer, professional gas

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Stick edger, professional gas

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: The Grounds Guys — franchise fee; The Grounds Guys — royalty percent; The Grounds Guys — marketing fee percent; The Grounds Guys — fixed monthly fees; The Grounds Guys — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 105 franchises open 3+ years — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 105 franchises — value; Average 2025 gross sales, 56 franchises open under 3 years — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 56 franchises — value; The Grounds Guys — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (includes lawn care), 2022; Average receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (includes lawn care), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings (all building-service trades combined), 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Weed Man — franchise fee; Weed Man — royalty percent; Weed Man — marketing fee percent; Weed Man — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 149 franchised locations open all of 2025 — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 149 locations — value; Average 2025 gross sales, top quarter (39 locations) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, bottom quarter (37 locations) — value; Weed Man — item20

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Pickup truck to tow the trailer (if you don't own one)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Weekly mowing, lawn under an acre, with clippings removed (national average); Lawn care visit, average range (national); Leaf removal, per visit; Weed control, per visit (requires DPR licensing in California); Fertilization, per application

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance; Tools and equipment (inland marine) insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Lawn mowing, typical price (national)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Ace Handyman Services — franchise fee; Ace Handyman Services — royalty percent; Ace Handyman Services — marketing fee percent; Ace Handyman Services — fixed monthly fees; Ace Handyman Services — total investment; Average 2025 total revenue, top quarter of single-territory operators (19) — value; Average 2025 total revenue, second quarter of single-territory operators (19) — value; Average 2025 total revenue, third quarter of single-territory operators (19) — value; Average 2025 total revenue, bottom quarter of single-territory operators (20) — value; Ace Handyman Services — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (only if you form an LLC); California — LLC annual tax (if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — When you need a CSLB license: B General Building

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Jobs under $1,000: no contractor license needed, with conditions; California — When you need a CSLB license: B General Building

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: CSLB license fees (application, initial license, fingerprinting); California — CSLB fees

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation for licensed contractors

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Another route: B-2 Residential Remodeling

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Jobs under $1,000: no contractor license needed, with conditions; California — Advertising without a license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: New cargo van (2026 Ford Transit, starting price)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling, quoting and invoicing software, first year; Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, one user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Mr. Handyman — franchise fee; Mr. Handyman — royalty percent; Mr. Handyman — marketing fee percent; Mr. Handyman — fixed monthly fees; Mr. Handyman — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 57 single-unit franchisees — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 57 single-unit franchisees — value; Lowest 2025 gross sales among the 57 single-unit franchisees — value; Average 2025 gross sales per job, 165 franchisees — value; Mr. Handyman — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 236118 Residential Remodelers (includes handyman services), 2022; Average receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 236118 Residential Remodelers (includes handyman services), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 2361 Residential Building Construction (remodelers and home builders combined), 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: HandyPro — franchise fee; HandyPro — royalty percent; HandyPro — marketing fee percent; HandyPro — fixed monthly fees; HandyPro — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Hourly rate (dollars per hour)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year; Tools and equipment insurance; $25,000 contractor's license bond (once you're CSLB-licensed)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance (California); Commercial auto insurance (California, if you use a work vehicle); California — Workers' compensation for licensed contractors

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Typical handyman job (national range); Simple task, under 2 hours; Several small projects, 2 to 5 hours; Complex or full-day project

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Hand tools, basic set; Power tools: drill, circular saw, jigsaw or oscillating tool (budget); Ladders: 6-foot step ladder plus an extension ladder (budget); Tool bags and boxes; Vehicle: the car or truck you already own; Website, do-it-yourself; Marketing launch: business cards and flyers; Hand tools, professional set; Power tools: drill, circular saw, jigsaw or oscillating tool (professional grade); Miter saw (professional grade); Ladders: step and extension, fiberglass (safer near electrical work); Tool storage (bags, boxes, organizers); Used work van or truck; Van wrap or signage; Website, professionally built; Marketing launch: business cards, flyers and uniforms

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: ABC Seamless — franchise fee; ABC Seamless — royalty percent; ABC Seamless — marketing fee percent; ABC Seamless — total investment; ABC Seamless — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Cal/OSHA portable ladder rules (employers)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Legal setup: California LLC filing (Form LLC-1)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Guard and gutter installation: CSLB C-43 Sheet Metal license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: CSLB contractor license fees (C-43 Sheet Metal) for guard and gutter installation; California — Guard and gutter installation: CSLB C-43 Sheet Metal license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation once you hire

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Cleaning: no contractor license, but watch the $1,000 line; California — Guard and gutter installation: CSLB C-43 Sheet Metal license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Scheduling, quoting and invoicing software (Jobber Core)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: The Brothers that just do Gutters — franchise fee; The Brothers that just do Gutters — royalty percent; The Brothers that just do Gutters — marketing fee percent; The Brothers that just do Gutters — fixed monthly fees; The Brothers that just do Gutters — total investment; Average gross sales, 2025, 71 operational franchise outlets (1 to 12 territories each) — value; Median gross sales, 2025, same 71 operational franchise outlets — value; Average gross sales, 2025, 5 single-territory franchise outlets — value; Median gross sales, 2025, same 5 single-territory franchise outlets — value; The Brothers that just do Gutters — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per solo (nonemployer) business, NAICS 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (includes gutter cleaning), 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561790 (includes gutter cleaning), 2022; Average yearly receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 238170 Siding Contractors (includes gutter and gutter-guard installation), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Window Hero — franchise fee; Window Hero — royalty percent; Window Hero — marketing fee percent; Window Hero — fixed monthly fees; Window Hero — total investment; Average revenue, 2025, 11 franchise locations (30 territories) open all 12 months that submitted P&L reports — value; Median revenue, 2025, same 11 franchise locations — value; Window Hero — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Ground-level gutter vacuum with poles (reaches 30 ft gutters)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Gutter cleaning, 150 linear ft on a two-story home (Fixr)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Gutter guards, 150 linear ft of metal mesh (Fixr average)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance (once you hire); General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Gutter cleaning, typical price (most customers); Gutter cleaning, national average range; Gutter cleaning, single-story home; Gutter cleaning, two-story home

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Gutter guards installed, 50 linear ft

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — City or county business license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (only if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Four years of experience (yours or a qualifier's)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: $25,000 contractor's bond (once you're CSLB-licensed); California — $25,000 contractor's bond

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Trade exam and Law and Business exam

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: CSLB C-33 license fees (application, initial license, fingerprinting)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Trade exam and Law and Business exam

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation once you have an employee

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Jobs under $1,000 only, without a license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Five Star Painting — franchise fee; Five Star Painting — royalty percent; Five Star Painting — marketing fee percent; Five Star Painting — fixed monthly fees; Five Star Painting — total investment; Average Gross Sales per job, 2025, 208 franchises open all year (not profit) — value; Median Gross Sales per job, 2025, same 208 franchises (not profit) — value; Average yearly Gross Sales per person living in the territory, 2025, 208 franchises (not profit) — value; Median yearly Gross Sales per person living in the territory, 2025, 208 franchises (not profit) — value; Five Star Painting — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: New cargo van (2026 Ford Transit, starting price)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Fresh Coat — franchise fee; Fresh Coat — royalty percent; Fresh Coat — marketing fee percent; Fresh Coat — fixed monthly fees; Fresh Coat — total investment; Average annual Gross Revenue, 2025, 62 franchises open at least a year (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Revenue, 2025, same 62 franchises (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue of the top quartile, 2025, 15 franchises (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue of the bottom quartile, 2025, 15 franchises (not profit) — value; Fresh Coat — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling, quoting and invoicing software, first year; Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, one user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Professional airless paint sprayer (Graco 390 PC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Professional airless paint sprayer (Graco 390 PC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per employer firm with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), 2022; Average receipts per employer establishment, NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), all sizes, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no employees) business, NAICS 2383 (Building Finishing Contractors, which includes painting), 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — EPA lead-safe (RRP) certification for pre-1978 homes

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm application (good for five years); California — EPA lead-safe (RRP) certification for pre-1978 homes

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: EPA lead-safe renovator course, 8 hours (for pre-1978 homes); California — EPA lead-safe (RRP) certification for pre-1978 homes

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: WOW 1 DAY PAINTING — franchise fee; WOW 1 DAY PAINTING — royalty percent; WOW 1 DAY PAINTING — marketing fee percent; WOW 1 DAY PAINTING — total investment; Average annual Gross Revenue, 2025, 34 U.S. franchisees open all year (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Revenue, 2025, same 34 U.S. franchisees (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue of the top 25%, 2025, U.S. franchisees (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue of the bottom 25%, 2025, U.S. franchisees (not profit) — value; WOW 1 DAY PAINTING — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: EPA lead-safe renovator course, 8 hours (for pre-1978 homes)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Prime and paint a 330 sq ft living room

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Whole-house exterior, 2,200 sq ft of exterior wall surface

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Tools and equipment insurance; Commercial auto insurance (if you use a work vehicle); $25,000 contractor's bond (once you're CSLB-licensed)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Whole-house exterior (national range)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Interior painting job: walls, ceiling, trim, doors or window frames (national range); Paint one room (national range); Whole-home interior, 1,600 sq ft home

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Brush-and-roll starter kit: brushes, rollers, poles, trays, drop cloths, masking and ladders

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Basic website design and hosting; Marketing and branding launch

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Bee Organized — franchise fee; Bee Organized — royalty percent; Bee Organized — marketing fee percent; Bee Organized — fixed monthly fees; Bee Organized — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, the 3 franchised outlets that operate a single territory (gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, 29 franchised outlets operating 2 to 12 territories (gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 29 multi-territory franchised outlets — value; Median 2025 gross sales, 11 franchised outlets in their second year (opened during 2024; 2–4 territories each) — value; Bee Organized — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Label maker

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Household mover license (BHGS) — only if you move belongings for pay

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Seller's permit — if you resell bins and products to clients

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — NAPO membership and CPO certification — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: NAPO membership dues — optional; California — NAPO membership and CPO certification — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: NEAT Method — franchise fee; NEAT Method — royalty percent; NEAT Method — marketing fee percent; NEAT Method — fixed monthly fees; NEAT Method — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue, 86 franchised outlets open all of 2025 (gross revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, same 86 franchised outlets — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top quarter of the same 86 outlets — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom quarter of the same 86 outlets — value; NEAT Method — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 812990 All Other Personal Services (includes personal organizers), U.S., 2022; Average yearly receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 812990 All Other Personal Services, California, 2022; Average yearly receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 812990 All Other Personal Services, U.S., 2022; Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 81299 All Other Personal Services, U.S., 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 812990 All Other Personal Services (includes personal organizers), U.S., 2022; Average yearly receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 812990 All Other Personal Services, California, 2022; Average yearly receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 812990 All Other Personal Services, U.S., 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 81299 All Other Personal Services, U.S., 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Professional organizer, hourly rate (broader range); One closet; Garage; Whole house

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance; Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance — optional

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Professional organizer, hourly rate (typical national range; average $65); Typical organizing job, total cost (most people pay about $380)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Dispose of cleaning water in the sanitary sewer

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Legal setup (California LLC filing)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Heated portable extractor, 500 PSI, with wand, hose and upholstery tool

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No contractor license for cleaning — but watch repair work

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No contractor license for cleaning — but watch repair work

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Heaven's Best — franchise fee; Heaven's Best — royalty percent; Heaven's Best — fixed monthly fees; Heaven's Best — total investment; Heaven's Best — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, 1 user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Oxi Fresh — franchise fee; Oxi Fresh — royalty percent; Oxi Fresh — marketing fee percent; Oxi Fresh — fixed monthly fees; Oxi Fresh — total investment; Average annual gross sales per Active Operator, 2025 (178 operators, 396 territories) — value; Median annual gross sales per Active Operator, 2025 — value; Average annual gross sales, bottom fifth of Active Operators, 2025 (36 operators) — value; Average price per completed job, all Active Operators, 2025 — value; Oxi Fresh — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Truck-mount cleaning machine (Sapphire Scientific 370 EFI)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Truck-mount cleaning machine (Sapphire Scientific 370 EFI)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Cargo van to carry the truck-mount; Stanley Steemer — franchise fee; Stanley Steemer — royalty percent; Stanley Steemer — marketing fee percent; Stanley Steemer — total investment; Average annual gross sales per franchisee, 2025 (208 franchisees open all year) — value; Median annual gross sales per franchisee, 2025 — value; Franchisees at or above the 2025 average — value; Lowest annual gross sales of any franchisee, 2025 — value; Stanley Steemer — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts, solo (nonemployer) carpet and upholstery cleaning businesses, NAICS 56174, 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561740, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) course and exam

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) course and exam; Zerorez — franchise fee; Zerorez — royalty percent; Zerorez — marketing fee percent; Zerorez — total investment; Average gross revenues per franchise, 2025 (43 franchisees open at least one year) — value; Median gross revenues per franchise, 2025 — value; Share of the 43 franchisees that reached the average, 2025 — value; Average gross revenues per mobile unit per month, 2025 — value; Zerorez — item20

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Per square foot (Fixr); Upholstery, per piece of furniture (Fixr); Stairs, per step (Fixr)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Carpet cleaning job (typical national range); One room (national average); Three rooms (national average); Per square foot (Thumbtack)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Upholstery cleaning job (typical national range)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Cargo van to carry the truck-mount

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax; California — LLC filing and annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: LLC filing (California Articles of Organization); California — LLC filing and annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Contractor license (CSLB) — for vent repair or replacement

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Contractor license (CSLB) — for vent repair or replacement; California — Advertising rules if you are not licensed

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Dryer Vent Wizard — franchise fee; Dryer Vent Wizard — royalty percent; Dryer Vent Wizard — marketing fee percent; Dryer Vent Wizard — fixed monthly fees; Dryer Vent Wizard — total investment; Average annual Gross Sales, 2025, 73 single-unit franchises open all year (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Sales, 2025, same 73 single-unit franchises (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Sales of the top 25%, 2025, 18 single-unit franchises (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Sales of the bottom 25%, 2025, 18 single-unit franchises (not profit) — value; Dryer Vent Wizard — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Same equipment bought separately (Nikro rotary brush kit + dryer vent vacuum)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Professional dryer vent brush kit (Nikro 861024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Dryer vent vacuum, tool kit and rotary brush kit (Nikro DVK200)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Same equipment bought separately (Nikro rotary brush kit + dryer vent vacuum)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, 1 user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per employer firm with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, which includes duct and chimney cleaning), 2022; Average receipts per employer establishment, NAICS 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), all sizes, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no employees) business, NAICS 56179 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Dryer Vent Squad — franchise fee; Dryer Vent Squad — royalty percent; Dryer Vent Squad — fixed monthly fees; Dryer Vent Squad — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: DryerVentz — franchise fee; DryerVentz — royalty percent; DryerVentz — marketing fee percent; DryerVentz — fixed monthly fees; DryerVentz — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Dryer vent cleaning (national average); Dryer vent cleaning (typical range); Second-floor vent; Rooftop vent

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Dryer vent cleaning (Thumbtack data)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? — franchise fee; 1-800-GOT-JUNK? — royalty percent; 1-800-GOT-JUNK? — marketing fee percent; 1-800-GOT-JUNK? — total investment; Average annual Gross Revenue, 2025, 72 U.S. franchisees (not affiliate-run) open more than 6 years (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Revenue, 2025, same 72 U.S. franchisees open more than 6 years (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue, 2025, 3 U.S. franchisees open less than 12 months (not profit) — value; Share of all 138 U.S. franchises with 2025 Gross Revenue over $1,000,000 — value; 1-800-GOT-JUNK? — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: New dump trailer, 6 x 10 ft, 10,000 lb (instead of a used one)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Motor Carrier Permit for heavier trucks

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Legal setup (California LLC filing and first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving — franchise fee; College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving — royalty percent; College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving — marketing fee percent; College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving — total investment; Average annual Gross Sales, 2025, 119 franchised outlets open 3 years or more (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Sales, 2025, same 119 franchised outlets open 3 years or more (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Sales, 2025, 25 franchised outlets open 1–3 years (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Sales, 2025, same 25 franchised outlets open 1–3 years (not profit) — value; College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and invoicing software (Jobber Core, one user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Junk King — franchise fee; Junk King — royalty percent; Junk King — marketing fee percent; Junk King — fixed monthly fees; Junk King — total investment; Average annual Gross Sales, 2025, 160 franchises open all year (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Sales, 2025, same 160 franchises (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Sales of the top quartile, 2025, 44 franchises (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Sales of the bottom quartile, 2025, 32 franchises (not profit) — value; Junk King — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — City of Los Angeles: AB 939 hauler permit

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: New purpose-built junk truck, with signage (instead of a used truck); The Junkluggers — franchise fee; The Junkluggers — royalty percent; The Junkluggers — marketing fee percent; The Junkluggers — fixed monthly fees; The Junkluggers — total investment; Average annual Gross Revenue per franchisee, 2025, 63 franchisees open all year (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Revenue per franchisee, 2025, same 63 franchisees (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue per territory, 2025, 128 territories open all year (not profit) — value; The Junkluggers — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per employer firm with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection, which includes local rubbish hauling), 2022; Average receipts per employer firm with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 562119 (Other Waste Collection, which includes debris removal), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no employees) business, NAICS 562 (all Waste Management and Remediation Services), 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance; Workers' compensation insurance (required once you hire a helper); California — Commercial auto insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Typical junk removal job (national range); Half a pickup truck load; One full pickup truck load; Two pickup truck loads; Furniture, appliances and electronics (national average); Typical job in Los Angeles

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Pickup truck plus dump trailer (used); Box or cube truck with a dump body (used); Equipment and tools (dollies, straps, gloves, hand tools); Marketing launch (website, truck wrap, ads)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company — franchise fee; ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company — royalty percent; ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company — marketing fee percent; ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company — fixed monthly fees; ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per territory (127 territories open all of 2025) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue per territory (127 territories open all of 2025) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom 25% of territories (32 territories) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top 25% of territories (32 territories) — value; ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Pool chemicals: no DPR pest control license, with conditions

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: LLC filing (Articles of Organization); LLC Statement of Information

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Routine cleaning and chemicals: no CSLB classification names it

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Routine cleaning and chemicals: no CSLB classification names it; California — Equipment repair and acid washes: C-61/D-35 license, or minor work under $1,000

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Equipment repair and acid washes: C-61/D-35 license, or minor work under $1,000

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Water test kit, Taylor K-2006 (FAS-DPD)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Route and invoicing software (Jobber Core, 1 user)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Vacuum hose, 40 ft × 1.5 in

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Pool vacuum head, 14-inch pro grade

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Telescopic pole, leaf rake and wall brush (pro bundle)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Pool Scouts — franchise fee; Pool Scouts — royalty percent; Pool Scouts — marketing fee percent; Pool Scouts — fixed monthly fees; Pool Scouts — total investment; Average 2025 revenue, mature outlets (34 outlets opened 2017–2021) — value; Median 2025 revenue, mature outlets (34 outlets opened 2017–2021) — value; Average 2025 revenue, mature outlets in year-round (warm-climate) markets — value; Average 2025 revenue, outlets that opened in 2024 (4 outlets) — value; Pool Scouts — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Water test kit, Taylor K-2006C service version (2 oz bottles)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Poolwerx — franchise fee; Poolwerx — royalty percent; Poolwerx — marketing fee percent; Poolwerx — fixed monthly fees; Poolwerx — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue, mobile-only franchisees with 1 territory (10 franchisees) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, mobile-only franchisees with 1 territory (10 franchisees) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, all mobile-only franchisees (17 franchisees) — value; Poolwerx — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Premier Pool Service — franchise fee; Premier Pool Service — royalty percent; Premier Pool Service — marketing fee percent; Premier Pool Service — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per franchise (33 franchises open all of 2025) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue per franchise (33 franchises open all of 2025) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom 25% of franchises (9 franchises) — value; First 12 months' gross revenue, 9 franchisees that opened in 2024 (lowest to highest) — value; Premier Pool Service — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Water test kit, Taylor K-2006 (FAS-DPD)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) course; California — Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) training — optional for residential routes

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo) business, NAICS 56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per employer firm, NAICS 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, 2022

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Pickup truck (if you don't already own a suitable vehicle)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Weekly service, per visit (national); Once-a-month service (national)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Pool opening, spring (Fixr national average)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Basic pool cleaning, monthly service (national); Pool maintenance, yearly total (national average); Pool opening, spring (national); Pool closing / winterizing (national)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: One-time pool cleaning (national average range)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — "Natural" or minimum-risk (25(b)) products do not remove the license requirement

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL), application; DPR QAL exams (laws and regulations, plus one category exam); DPR Pest Control Business license (main office); DPR Pest Control Business license; QAL license renewal; California — Route 2: DPR Qualified Applicator License plus a Pest Control Business license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: DPR Pest Control Business license (main office); California — Route 2: DPR Qualified Applicator License plus a Pest Control Business license; California — County agricultural commissioner registration and use reports

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — "Natural" or minimum-risk (25(b)) products do not remove the license requirement

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Which agency licenses yard mosquito spraying? It depends on what you treat; California — Route 2: DPR Qualified Applicator License plus a Pest Control Business license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: LLC filing (Articles of Organization); LLC Statement of Information

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: County agricultural commissioner registration (per county, yearly); County registration (each county you work in); California — County agricultural commissioner registration and use reports

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Mosquito Authority — franchise fee; Mosquito Authority — royalty percent; Mosquito Authority — marketing fee percent; Mosquito Authority — fixed monthly fees; Mosquito Authority — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per franchisee, 125 franchisees operating 507 territories (not profit) — value; 2025 total gross sales, one company-owned territory in Hickory, NC, open since 2009 (not profit) — value; Mosquito Authority — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average revenue per treatment, Mosquito Joe franchises (2025); Mosquito Joe — franchise fee; Mosquito Joe — royalty percent; Mosquito Joe — marketing fee percent; Mosquito Joe — fixed monthly fees; Mosquito Joe — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 117 franchised businesses in their first 5 years (not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, 117 franchised businesses in their first 5 years (not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, 290 franchised businesses open 6+ years (not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, 290 franchised businesses open 6+ years (not profit) — value; Mosquito Joe — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average revenue per customer per year, Mosquito Shield (2025); Mosquito Shield — franchise fee; Mosquito Shield — royalty percent; Mosquito Shield — marketing fee percent; Mosquito Shield — fixed monthly fees; Mosquito Shield — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales per franchisee, 66 reporting franchisees with 2+ full seasons (not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales per franchisee, same 66 franchisees (not profit) — value; Mosquito Shield — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average revenue per service visit, Mosquito Squad franchisees (2025); Mosquito Squad — franchise fee; Mosquito Squad — royalty percent; Mosquito Squad — fixed monthly fees; Mosquito Squad — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per territory, 217 territories open all year (not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top-quartile territories (54 territories, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom-quartile territories (55 territories, not profit) — value; Mosquito Squad — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: County agricultural commissioner registration (per county, yearly); County registration (each county you work in); California — County agricultural commissioner registration and use reports

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Gas backpack mist blower (sprayer)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Truck-bed skid sprayer, 100 gallon (refill tank and hose for tick and perimeter work)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Gas backpack mist blower (sprayer)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Route 1: Structural Pest Control Board, Branch 2 (General Pest)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Route 1: Structural Pest Control Board, Branch 2 (General Pest)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Which agency licenses yard mosquito spraying? It depends on what you treat; California — Route 1: Structural Pest Control Board, Branch 2 (General Pest)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per solo (nonemployer) business, NAICS 56171 Exterminating and pest control services, 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per employer firm with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561710 Exterminating and pest control services, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Which agency licenses yard mosquito spraying? It depends on what you treat

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: One-time mosquito treatment (national); Full season of treatments (national)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance (ask for pesticide/pollution coverage); Commercial auto insurance

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Amazon DSP startup costs (Amazon's own estimate, first 5 vans); Amazon DSP: proof of liquid assets required to apply; California — Business entity and city license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Amazon DSP startup costs (Amazon's own estimate, first 5 vans); Amazon's advertised annual profit potential for a DSP (Amazon's own marketing)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Amazon DSP startup costs (Amazon's own estimate, first 5 vans); Amazon DSP: proof of liquid assets required to apply; Amazon's advertised annual profit potential for a DSP (Amazon's own marketing)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Drivers are employees (AB 5)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California Motor Carrier Permit, first year (for-hire, 5–10 vehicles); California — California Motor Carrier Permit (MCP)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California Motor Carrier Permit, first year (for-hire, 5–10 vehicles); California — California Motor Carrier Permit (MCP)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Business entity and city license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — USDOT number

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: One added cargo van, new (Ford Transit Cargo Van, starting MSRP)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Receipts per establishment, NAICS 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery, employer firms with 20–99 employees (2022); Receipts per establishment, NAICS 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery, employer firms with fewer than 20 employees (2022)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Commercial auto insurance; General liability insurance; Workers' compensation insurance (required once you employ drivers)

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Buy an existing FedEx Ground ISP business (asking price); FedEx Ground ISP for sale, 15 vehicles, Bristol VA/TN — fiscal 2025 gross revenue (seller's figure)

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Buy an existing FedEx Ground ISP business (asking price); FedEx Ground ISP for sale, 29 vehicles, Spokane WA — trailing-12-month gross revenue (seller's figure)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Weekly service, one dog, per visit; One-time cleanup, one dog

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation once you hire

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (only if you form an LLC); California — LLC annual tax (if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Pet waste goes in the trash cart, never the green cart

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Pet waste goes in the trash cart, never the green cart

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Hauling waste away may need a city permit

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Keep pet waste out of storm drains

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: DoodyCalls — franchise fee; DoodyCalls — royalty percent; DoodyCalls — marketing fee percent; DoodyCalls — fixed monthly fees; DoodyCalls — total investment; Average annual Gross Revenue per franchisee, 2025, 65 franchisees open all year (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Revenue per franchisee, 2025, same 65 franchisees (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue of the top 25%, 2025, 17 franchisees with 46 territories (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Revenue of the bottom 25%, 2025, 16 franchisees with 18 territories (not profit) — value; DoodyCalls — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Professional rake-and-pan scooper set

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Professional rake-and-pan scooper set

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Pet Butler — franchise fee; Pet Butler — royalty percent; Pet Butler — marketing fee percent; Pet Butler — fixed monthly fees; Pet Butler — total investment; Average revenue per truck, 2025, 39 businesses open all year (not profit) — value; Median revenue per truck, 2025, same 39 businesses (not profit) — value; Average revenue per customer for the year, 2025, 39 businesses (not profit) — value; Average revenue per stop (one service visit), 2025, 39 businesses (not profit) — value; Pet Butler — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Weekly service, starting price (San Diego)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scoop Soldiers — franchise fee; Scoop Soldiers — royalty percent; Scoop Soldiers — marketing fee percent; Scoop Soldiers — fixed monthly fees; Scoop Soldiers — total investment; Average annual Gross Sales per franchise territory, 2025, 92 territories open before 2025 (not profit) — value; Median annual Gross Sales per franchise territory, 2025, same 92 territories (not profit) — value; Average annual Gross Sales, 2025, 4 company-owned outlets (each 1–4 territories; not profit) — value; Scoop Soldiers — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling, billing and routing software

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per employer firm with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 812910 (Pet Care, except Veterinary, Services), 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no employees) business, NAICS 81291 (Pet Care, except Veterinary, Services), 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance (dedicated vehicle)

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Flat monthly rate (weekly visits)

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Weekly service, small yard with one dog, per visit

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Employees vs. contractors: the ABC test (AB 5)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Employees vs. contractors: the ABC test (AB 5)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax; California — LLC filing and $800 annual tax (if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization); California — LLC filing and $800 annual tax (if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Hike Doggie — franchise fee; Hike Doggie — royalty percent; Hike Doggie — marketing fee percent; Hike Doggie — fixed monthly fees; Hike Doggie — total investment; 2025 gross revenue, affiliate-owned Denver Metro outlet (opened 2016, 4 buses, 10 territories; gross sales, not profit) — value; Gross revenue in Q1 2025 (one quarter), franchised Centennial, CO outlet (1 bus, 3 territories) — value; Gross revenue in Q4 2025 (one quarter), same Centennial, CO franchised outlet — value; Gross revenue in Q1 2026 (one quarter), same Centennial, CO franchised outlet — value; Hike Doggie — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Business service (fidelity) bond, $10,000–$50,000

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and billing software, first year (Time To Pet Lite, billed yearly); Scheduling and billing software, first year (Time To Pet Solo, billed yearly); Scheduling software with staff app (Time To Pet Team, once you hire)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) pet care business (NAICS 81291, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per pet care firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 812910, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per pet care firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 812910, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Woofie's — franchise fee; Woofie's — royalty percent; Woofie's — marketing fee percent; Woofie's — fixed monthly fees; Woofie's — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per franchisee (46 franchisees open all of 2025; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue per franchisee (same 46 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue per territory (74 territories open all of 2025; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average first-year gross revenue per franchisee (45 franchisees, each in its own first year; gross sales, not profit) — value; Woofie's — item20

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Fetch! Pet Care — franchise fee; Fetch! Pet Care — royalty percent; Fetch! Pet Care — marketing fee percent; Fetch! Pet Care — total investment

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance (if you drive a business vehicle)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: 30-minute dog walk (examples from individual pros); Dog walking, per hour (national average); Dog walking, typical cost range (national average)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Pet sitting, per hour (national average); Overnight pet sitting, per night (national average)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Employees or independent contractors (AB 5)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Fingerprint background check through California DOJ, per tutor; California — Fingerprint background checks (Live Scan) for tutors

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Fingerprint background checks (Live Scan) for tutors; California — Contracts with schools have their own rules

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Fingerprint background checks (Live Scan) for tutors

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax; California — LLC filing and annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: LLC filing (California Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1); California — LLC filing and annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring — franchise fee; Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring — royalty percent; Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring — marketing fee percent; Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring — fixed monthly fees; Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring — total investment; Average number of private students, 2025, franchisees working 35+ hours a week (166 of 319 franchises; a count, not revenue) — value; Median number of private students, 2025, same 166 full-time franchisees (a count, not revenue) — value; Average hourly rate clients paid for high-school tutoring (319 franchises, rates posted as of March 2025) — value; Average hourly pay to high-school-level tutors (319 franchises, rates posted as of March 2025) — value; Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Huntington Learning Center — franchise fee; Huntington Learning Center — royalty percent; Huntington Learning Center — marketing fee percent; Huntington Learning Center — fixed monthly fees; Huntington Learning Center — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per center (232 franchised centers open all of 2025; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue per center (same 232 centers; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top quarter of centers (58 centers; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom quarter of centers (58 centers; gross sales, not profit) — value; Huntington Learning Center — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Mathnasium (learning center) — franchise fee; Mathnasium (learning center) — royalty percent; Mathnasium (learning center) — marketing fee percent; Mathnasium (learning center) — fixed monthly fees; Mathnasium (learning center) — total investment; Average 2025 gross receipts per center (914 franchised U.S. centers open 12+ months; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross receipts per center (same 914 centers; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross receipts, top quarter of centers (229 centers; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross receipts, bottom quarter of centers (229 centers; gross sales, not profit) — value; Mathnasium (learning center) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Scheduling and billing software (TutorBird)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) educational services business (NAICS 611, all educational services, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per tutoring and exam-prep firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 611691, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per tutoring and exam-prep firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 611691, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Video-call software (Zoom Workplace Pro, 1 user)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (once you hire); General liability insurance; Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Reading and writing tutoring, per hour (national average); Spanish tutoring, per hour (national average); ACT and intensive test prep, per hour (national average)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Math tutoring, per hour (national average); Geometry tutoring, per hour (national average); Reading and writing tutoring, per hour (national average); SAT prep, per hour (national average); ACT and intensive test prep, per hour (national average)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Amazing Athletes — franchise fee; Amazing Athletes — royalty percent; Amazing Athletes — marketing fee percent; Amazing Athletes — fixed monthly fees; Amazing Athletes — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue per franchise owner, all reporting owners (62 owners, many with several territories; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue per franchise owner (same 62 owners; not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top half of owners with one territory (20 owners; not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom half of owners with one territory (20 owners; not profit) — value; Amazing Athletes — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Youth service organization rules (AB 506, B&P Code §18975) — likely apply, including to for-profit programs

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Coaches are usually employees (AB 5)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Your own fingerprint background check through California DOJ (Live Scan); Fingerprint background check per coach (Live Scan); California — Fingerprint background checks (Live Scan and CalVECHS)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Fingerprint background checks (Live Scan and CalVECHS)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax; California — LLC filing and annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Youth service organization rules (AB 506, B&P Code §18975) — likely apply, including to for-profit programs

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: LLC filing (California Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1); California — LLC filing and annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Weekly 40-minute sports class, 6-week session (city rec program, Long Beach, summer 2026); Weekly 45-minute class or mini-league, 5–7 week session (Long Beach, summer 2026); Half-day sports camp, one week (Long Beach, summer 2026); Half-day LEGO or robotics camp, one week (Long Beach, summer 2026)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: i9 Sports (youth leagues) — franchise fee; i9 Sports (youth leagues) — royalty percent; i9 Sports (youth leagues) — marketing fee percent; i9 Sports (youth leagues) — fixed monthly fees; i9 Sports (youth leagues) — total investment; Average 2025 registration revenue per unit (213 units operating all of 2025; registration sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 registration revenue per unit (same 213 units; not profit) — value; Average 2025 registration revenue, bottom half of units (106 units; not profit) — value; Average 2025 registration revenue, units running 1 venue (21 units; not profit) — value; i9 Sports (youth leagues) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — School and district vendor insurance requirements

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Class registration and billing software (Jackrabbit Class, starting tier)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Youth service organization rules (AB 506, B&P Code §18975) — likely apply, including to for-profit programs

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Weekly 1-hour sports class, 8 Tuesdays (Orangevale rec district, fall 2026)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Starter class equipment (example: a 12-pack of size 3 soccer balls with pump); Second equipment set for a second coach (same example ball pack)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Snapology (STEM, mobile) — franchise fee; Snapology (STEM, mobile) — royalty percent; Snapology (STEM, mobile) — marketing fee percent; Snapology (STEM, mobile) — fixed monthly fees; Snapology (STEM, mobile) — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, full-time mobile franchises with territories of 50,000 children or fewer (29 units, the size now offered; not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 29 units (not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, top quarter of all full-time mobile franchises (13 units; not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, bottom quarter of all full-time mobile franchises (14 units; not profit) — value; Snapology (STEM, mobile) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Soccer Shots — franchise fee; Soccer Shots — royalty percent; Soccer Shots — marketing fee percent; Soccer Shots — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, single-territory franchisees (57 franchisees open at least 9 months of 2025; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, single-territory franchisees (same 57 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales per territory, all reporting franchisees (149 franchisees; each territory about 500,000 people; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, early-stage single-territory franchisees open under 23 months (3 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Soccer Shots — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) educational services business (NAICS 611, all educational services, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per sports and recreation instruction firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 611620, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per sports and recreation instruction firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 611620, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation, first year (needed once you hire coaches); General liability insurance; Professional liability insurance

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Sexual abuse and molestation coverage

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Small office: first three months' rent and furniture; Office equipment and computers (phone system, computers, printer); Attorney and accountant (entity setup, employment policies, payroll set-up); Working capital for the first three months (caregiver payroll before clients pay); Liability insurance package (general and professional liability, abuse coverage, non-owned auto); Always Best Care Senior Services — franchise fee; Always Best Care Senior Services — royalty percent; Always Best Care Senior Services — marketing fee percent; Always Best Care Senior Services — fixed monthly fees; Always Best Care Senior Services — total investment; Median 2025 gross sales, single-unit franchisees 1–5 years in operation (3 franchisees; revenue, not profit) — value; Average owner discretionary profit margin, single-unit franchisees 1–5 years in operation (3 franchisees; the FDD's own figure) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, all single-unit franchisees open a year or more (13 franchisees; revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, franchisees operating two years or more — mature, mostly multi-territory owners (91 franchisees; revenue, not profit) — value; Always Best Care Senior Services — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Workers' compensation insurance (required from the first caregiver)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Home Care Organization license (CDSS Home Care Services Bureau)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Home Care Organization license (California Department of Social Services); Home Care Aide Registry fee (per caregiver); California — Home Care Organization license (CDSS Home Care Services Bureau); California — Home Care Aide Registry and Live Scan for every caregiver

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Home Care Aide Registry fee (per caregiver); California — Home Care Aide Registry and Live Scan for every caregiver

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Home Care Aide Registry and Live Scan for every caregiver

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (required); California — Required insurance, workers' comp and dishonesty bond; California — Workers' compensation insurance (required from the first caregiver)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Employer registration with EDD

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Liability insurance package (general and professional liability, abuse coverage, non-owned auto); Employee dishonesty (fidelity) bond, $10,000 minimum; California — Home Care Organization license (CDSS Home Care Services Bureau); California — Required insurance, workers' comp and dishonesty bond

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Caregiver training hours

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Domestic Worker Bill of Rights overtime

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Home care scheduling and billing software; Griswold Home Care — franchise fee; Griswold Home Care — royalty percent; Griswold Home Care — marketing fee percent; Griswold Home Care — fixed monthly fees; Griswold Home Care — total investment; Average first-year gross receipts, new franchisees open at least one year (23 owners; revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross receipts, franchisees 1–3 years in the system (revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross receipts, single-territory franchisees open all of 2025 (23 owners; revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross receipts, all 59 franchised locations open all of 2025 — mostly mature, multi-territory owners (revenue, not profit) — value; Griswold Home Care — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (required); Home Instead — franchise fee; Home Instead — royalty percent; Home Instead — marketing fee percent; Home Instead — fixed monthly fees; Home Instead — total investment; Franchises 1–2 years old with 2025 gross sales under $500,000 (7 of 14 franchises in that tenure group) — value; Franchises 3–4 years old with 2025 gross sales under $1,000,000 (8 of 17 franchises in that tenure group) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, all 611 U.S. franchises — mature system: 411 of them have 21+ years' tenure (revenue, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, all 611 U.S. franchises — mature system (revenue, not profit) — value; Home Instead — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Opening marketing (first three months); Right at Home — franchise fee; Right at Home — royalty percent; Right at Home — marketing fee percent; Right at Home — fixed monthly fees; Right at Home — total investment; Median 2025 net billings, offices open 13–24 months (19 offices; revenue, not profit) — value; Average 2025 net billings, offices open 13–24 months (19 offices; revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 net billings, offices open 25–36 months (14 offices; revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 net billings, all 390 offices open a year or more — mature system: 332 of them open over five years (revenue, not profit) — value; Right at Home — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per 'services for the elderly and persons with disabilities' firm (NAICS 624120, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per NAICS 624120 firm with fewer than 5 employees (U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per NAICS 624120 firm with 20–99 employees (U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per NAICS 624120 firm in California (employer firms, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) 'individual and family services' business (NAICS 6241, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per 'services for the elderly and persons with disabilities' firm (NAICS 624120, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per NAICS 624120 firm with fewer than 5 employees (U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per NAICS 624120 firm with 20–99 employees (U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per NAICS 624120 firm in California (employer firms, 2022)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Non-medical caregiver, hourly rate families pay (California median, 2025); Non-medical caregiver, monthly cost at 44 hours a week (California median, 2025)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Non-medical caregiver, hourly rate families pay (national median, 2025)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (required); Employee dishonesty (fidelity) bond, $10,000 minimum

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Laptop and smartphone; Business insurance (general liability, professional liability, hired/non-owned auto, cyber); Assisted Living Locators — franchise fee; Assisted Living Locators — royalty percent; Assisted Living Locators — marketing fee percent; Assisted Living Locators — fixed monthly fees; Assisted Living Locators — total investment; Average 2025 gross invoiced revenue, all 106 qualifying franchisees (revenue billed, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross invoiced revenue, all 106 qualifying franchisees (revenue billed, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross collected revenue, all 106 qualifying franchisees (cash actually collected, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross collected revenue, all 106 qualifying franchisees (cash actually collected, not profit) — value; Assisted Living Locators — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: CDPH referral agency license (only if you are paid for referrals to skilled nursing or intermediate care); California — CDPH referral agency license — only for paid referrals to nursing homes

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: CDPH referral agency license (only if you are paid for referrals to skilled nursing or intermediate care); California — CDPH referral agency license — only for paid referrals to nursing homes

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Placement agency rules (Health and Safety Code §1569.47)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No state license or registration for assisted living referrals (as of October 2026)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No state license or registration for assisted living referrals (as of October 2026)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No state license or registration for assisted living referrals (as of October 2026)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Referral fees involving Medi-Cal or Medicare

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) course and certification; Marketing launch (cards, brochures, introductions to hospitals, doctors and communities); Business insurance (general liability, professional liability, hired/non-owned auto, cyber); Certified Senior Advisor annual renewal; Average fee a community paid per placement (CarePatrol offices, 2025); Median fee a community paid per placement (CarePatrol offices, 2025); CarePatrol — franchise fee; CarePatrol — royalty percent; CarePatrol — marketing fee percent; CarePatrol — fixed monthly fees; CarePatrol — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales per territory (174 territories open before 2025; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales per territory (same 174 territories; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, territories in business 13–36 months (47 territories; gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, territories in business 60+ months (95 territories; gross sales, not profit) — value; CarePatrol — item20; California — NPRA membership, CPRS and CSA credentials — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Referral fees involving Medi-Cal or Medicare

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: NPRA membership dues (individual agent); California — NPRA membership, CPRS and CSA credentials — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: NPRA Certified Placement and Referral Specialist (CPRS) exam; California — NPRA membership, CPRS and CSA credentials — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) course and certification; Average referral fee per placement (Oasis Senior Advisors offices, 2025); Median referral fee per placement (Oasis Senior Advisors offices, 2025); Oasis Senior Advisors — franchise fee; Oasis Senior Advisors — royalty percent; Oasis Senior Advisors — marketing fee percent; Oasis Senior Advisors — fixed monthly fees; Oasis Senior Advisors — total investment; Median 2025 gross revenue, top quarter of franchised businesses (29 businesses; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, second quarter of franchised businesses (28 businesses; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, third quarter of franchised businesses (28 businesses; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, bottom quarter of franchised businesses (29 businesses; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Oasis Senior Advisors — item20; California — CDPH referral agency license — only for paid referrals to nursing homes; California — Referral fees involving Medi-Cal or Medicare

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) 'individual and family services' business (NAICS 6241, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per 'services for the elderly and persons with disabilities' firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 624120, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per 'services for the elderly and persons with disabilities' firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 624120, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Blue Moon Estate Sales — franchise fee; Blue Moon Estate Sales — royalty percent; Blue Moon Estate Sales — fixed monthly fees; Blue Moon Estate Sales — total investment; Average 2025 gross estate sales per territory (73 territories open before 2025; total sale proceeds, not franchisee revenue or profit) — value; Median 2025 gross estate sales per territory (same 73 territories; total sale proceeds, not franchisee revenue) — value; Average 2025 gross estate sales, territories in business 13–24 months (15 territories; total sale proceeds, not franchisee revenue) — value; Average 2025 gross estate sales per owner (65 owners, some with 2–3 territories; total sale proceeds, not franchisee revenue) — value; Blue Moon Estate Sales — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Household mover license (BHGS) — only if you transport goods yourself; California — The alternative: hire a licensed mover for transport

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Household mover license (BHGS) — only if you transport goods yourself

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — The alternative: hire a licensed mover for transport

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Seller's permit — may apply if you sell clients' items

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Business insurance (general liability and related coverage); Caring Transitions — franchise fee; Caring Transitions — royalty percent; Caring Transitions — marketing fee percent; Caring Transitions — fixed monthly fees; Caring Transitions — total investment; Average 2025 gross receipts, top quarter of single-territory franchisees (40 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross receipts, second quarter of single-territory franchisees (40 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross receipts, third quarter of single-territory franchisees (40 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross receipts, bottom quarter of single-territory franchisees (40 franchisees; gross sales, not profit) — value; Caring Transitions — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: NASMM Cornerstone Courses (four courses); NASMM New Member Bundle (first year's membership, Cornerstone Courses, FrontDoor training, operations manual); NASMM membership dues

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — NASMM membership and SMM-C certification — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — NASMM membership and SMM-C certification — voluntary

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) 'all other personal services' business (NAICS 81299, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per 'all other personal services' firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 812990, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per 'all other personal services' firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 812990, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Senior move manager, hourly rate (national average); Senior move manager, total project cost

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Move manager, hourly rate (one New Jersey firm's view); House to a two-bedroom independent-living apartment

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Geek Squad in-home: new computer or tablet setup (no data transfer); Geek Squad in-home: home Wi-Fi setup; Geek Squad in-home: printer setup; Geek Squad remote: software setup or troubleshooting

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Geek Squad in-home: home Wi-Fi setup

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Your own California criminal-record review, to show clients and families; California — Background check — not required, but expected

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (first year); California LLC annual tax

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Elder financial abuse law — know it before your first visit

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: CMIT Solutions (business IT, not home help) — franchise fee; CMIT Solutions (business IT, not home help) — royalty percent; CMIT Solutions (business IT, not home help) — marketing fee percent; CMIT Solutions (business IT, not home help) — fixed monthly fees; CMIT Solutions (business IT, not home help) — total investment; Average gross revenue, 2025, 74 franchisees with one territory (open 24+ months) — value; Median gross revenue, 2025, 74 franchisees with one territory (open 24+ months) — value; Lowest gross revenue, 2025, among the 74 single-territory franchisees — value; CMIT Solutions (business IT, not home help) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — CSLB C-7 license — only if you install low-voltage wiring on jobs of $1,000 or more

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — CSLB C-7 license — only if you install low-voltage wiring on jobs of $1,000 or more

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Where to report scams

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Remote-support software (one technician licence)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: TeamLogic IT (business IT, not home help) — franchise fee; TeamLogic IT (business IT, not home help) — royalty percent; TeamLogic IT (business IT, not home help) — marketing fee percent; TeamLogic IT (business IT, not home help) — fixed monthly fees; TeamLogic IT (business IT, not home help) — total investment; Average gross revenue, 2025, 125 franchisees with one location — value; Median gross revenue, 2025, 125 franchisees with one location — value; Average gross revenue, 2025, bottom quartile (45 franchisees) — value; TeamLogic IT (business IT, not home help) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Receipts per business, NAICS 81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, nonemployer (solo, no payroll) businesses, California, 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Receipts per business, NAICS 81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, nonemployer (solo, no payroll) businesses, United States, 2023

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Receipts per firm, NAICS 811212 Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, United States, 2022; Receipts per firm, NAICS 541519 Other Computer Related Services, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, United States, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: uBreakiFix by Asurion (retail repair store) — franchise fee; uBreakiFix by Asurion (retail repair store) — royalty percent; uBreakiFix by Asurion (retail repair store) — total investment; Average total revenue, 2025, 425 franchisee stores open 3+ years — value; Median total revenue, 2025, 425 franchisee stores open 3+ years — value; Average total revenue, 2025, 95 franchisee stores open 1–3 years — value; uBreakiFix by Asurion (retail repair store) — item20

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: General liability insurance; Professional / technology errors and omissions (E&O) insurance; Fidelity bond (optional; protects clients against theft by you or your staff)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Computer repair, national average range (Thumbtack); Troubleshooting to find the problem (Thumbtack)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Certified Bookkeeper (CB) prep course and exam — AIPB

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Laptop computer (13-inch MacBook Air, new)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Online bookkeeping service (Bench), for comparison

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Audits and reviews are CPA-only work

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — Don't call yourself a CPA or accountant firm unless licensed

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (only if you form an LLC); California — LLC annual tax (if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California — CTEC registration to prepare tax returns for pay

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: California tax preparer registration (CTEC) — only if you prepare tax returns for pay; California — CTEC registration to prepare tax returns for pay

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Accountant software for your practice (Intuit Accountant Suite Core or Xero partner program)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) — only if you prepare tax returns for pay; California — IRS PTIN for paid preparers

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Ledgers — franchise fee; Ledgers — royalty percent; Ledgers — marketing fee percent; Ledgers — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue (2 franchised outlets open 3+ years; gross sales, not profit) — value; Highest 2025 gross revenue of those 2 outlets (gross sales, not profit) — value; Lowest 2025 gross revenue of those 2 outlets (gross sales, not profit) — value; Ledgers — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Bookkeeping certification exam — NACPB

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Bookkeeping certification exam — NACPB

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Padgett Business Services — franchise fee; Padgett Business Services — royalty percent; Padgett Business Services — total investment; Average 2025 revenue, franchisees with $500,000 or more (47 of 130 franchisees; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Average 2025 revenue, franchisees with $300,000–$499,999 (23 of 130 franchisees; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Average 2025 revenue, franchisees with $100,000–$299,999 (44 of 130 franchisees; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Average 2025 revenue, franchisees under $100,000 (16 of 130 franchisees; gross revenue, not profit) — value; Padgett Business Services — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Online bookkeeping service (Pilot Essentials), for comparison

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Client's QuickBooks Online subscription (list price)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Supporting Strategies — franchise fee; Supporting Strategies — royalty percent; Supporting Strategies — fixed monthly fees; Supporting Strategies — total investment; Supporting Strategies — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) bookkeeping and other accounting services business (NAICS 541219, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per bookkeeping and other accounting services firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 541219, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per bookkeeping and other accounting services firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 541219, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Accountant software for your practice (Intuit Accountant Suite Core or Xero partner program)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Client's Xero subscription (list price)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Monthly bookkeeping, US range; Freelance bookkeeper, per hour

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: US bookkeeping firm, per hour

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance (once you hire); Errors and omissions (professional liability) insurance; General liability insurance; Cyber liability insurance

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 30, 2026

Used for: Typical monthly bookkeeping fee

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: ActionCOACH — franchise fee; ActionCOACH — royalty percent; ActionCOACH — marketing fee percent; ActionCOACH — fixed monthly fees; ActionCOACH — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue, 23 Great Lakes outlets open all of 2025 (gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, 23 Great Lakes outlets open all of 2025 (gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top tier (7 of 23 Great Lakes outlets; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom tier (7 of 23 Great Lakes outlets; gross sales, not profit) — value; ActionCOACH — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Laptop computer (13-inch MacBook Air, new)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Online booking for discovery calls and sessions (Calendly Standard, one year)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (only if you form an LLC); California — LLC annual tax (if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: FocalPoint Coaching — franchise fee; FocalPoint Coaching — royalty percent; FocalPoint Coaching — fixed monthly fees; FocalPoint Coaching — total investment; FocalPoint Coaching — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Client list and follow-up software (HubSpot free CRM)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential — application fee only

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Website with your own domain, first year (Squarespace Basic or Core)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average monthly fee, coaching-only members (The Alternative Board, 2025); Average monthly fee, peer advisory board plus coaching (The Alternative Board, 2025); The Alternative Board (TAB) — franchise fee; The Alternative Board (TAB) — royalty percent; The Alternative Board (TAB) — marketing fee percent; The Alternative Board (TAB) — fixed monthly fees; The Alternative Board (TAB) — total investment; Average monthly fee per standard member (board plus coaching), 934 members at end of 2025 — value; Average monthly fee per coaching-only member, 96 members at end of 2025 — value; Average number of members per TAB franchisee, December 31, 2025 — value; Average 2025 extra revenue beyond member dues (workshops and programs), 32 reporting franchisees — value; The Alternative Board (TAB) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Suggested yearly price, one-on-one coaching for owners (The Growth Coach); Suggested yearly price, group coaching program for owners (The Growth Coach); The Growth Coach — franchise fee; The Growth Coach — royalty percent; The Growth Coach — marketing fee percent; The Growth Coach — fixed monthly fees; The Growth Coach — total investment; Average 2025 gross revenue, 20 franchises open before 2025 (gross sales, not profit) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, 20 franchises open before 2025 (gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, top third (7 franchises; gross sales, not profit) — value; Average 2025 gross revenue, bottom third (7 franchises; gross sales, not profit) — value; The Growth Coach — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) management, scientific and technical consulting business (NAICS 5416, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per management consulting establishment at firms with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 541611, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per management consulting establishment at firms with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 541611, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Video meetings (Zoom Workplace Pro)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance (once you hire); Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance; General liability insurance

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average fee for a one-hour coaching session, North America; Average yearly revenue from coaching per coach practitioner, North America (ICF survey, 2022)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: ASHI membership, first year

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No state home inspector license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Duty of care and four-year claim window

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No repairs, referral payments or contingent fees

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Duty of care and four-year claim window

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Termite (wood-destroying pest) reports need a separate license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC annual tax (only if you form an LLC)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization plus first Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Professional thermal imager kit (Fluke TiS20+ kit)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Moisture meter (Testo 606-1)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Entry-level thermal imager (Testo 862-1)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: HouseMaster — franchise fee; HouseMaster — royalty percent; HouseMaster — marketing fee percent; HouseMaster — fixed monthly fees; HouseMaster — total investment; Median 2025 gross sales, single-unit franchisees (71 franchisees reporting) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, two-unit franchisees (13 franchisees reporting) — value; Median 2025 inspection fee, single-unit franchisees — value; HouseMaster — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: InterNACHI membership, first year (training and certification path); InterNACHI membership

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: National Property Inspections — franchise fee; National Property Inspections — royalty percent; National Property Inspections — marketing fee percent; National Property Inspections — total investment; Median 2025 gross sales, all single-territory franchises (152 open all of 2025) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, bottom 50% of single-territory franchises (76 units) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, top 50% of single-territory franchises (76 units) — value; National Property Inspections — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Pillar To Post — franchise fee; Pillar To Post — royalty percent; Pillar To Post — marketing fee percent; Pillar To Post — fixed monthly fees; Pillar To Post — total investment; Median 2025 gross sales, one-inspector franchises (163 units open all of 2025) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, franchises with two or more inspectors (114 units open all of 2025) — value; Median 2025 gross sales, all franchises (297 units open all of 2025) — value; Median job size in 2025, one-inspector franchises — value; Pillar To Post — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Inspection report software, first year (Spectora annual plan); Website with online booking, first year (Spectora Base Website); Inspection report software (Spectora annual plan)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — No state home inspector license

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Receipts per firm, NAICS 541350 Building Inspection Services, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, United States, 2022; Receipts per firm, NAICS 541350 Building Inspection Services, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, California, 2022; Receipts per firm, NAICS 541350 Building Inspection Services, all employer firms, United States, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: WIN Home Inspection — franchise fee; WIN Home Inspection — royalty percent; WIN Home Inspection — marketing fee percent; WIN Home Inspection — fixed monthly fees; WIN Home Inspection — total investment; Median 2025 gross revenue, franchisees with $100,000 or more (94 of 168 franchisees) — value; Median 2025 gross revenue, franchisees under $100,000 (48 of 168 franchisees) — value; Median 2025 fee per home inspection, franchisees with $100,000 or more — value; WIN Home Inspection — item20

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Standard home inspection, national average; Standard home inspection, typical range; Home inspection, California; Radon test (add-on); Sewer inspection (add-on); Termite inspection

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year (once you hire); Errors and omissions (professional liability) insurance; General liability insurance; Commercial auto insurance (if the business owns the vehicle)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Home inspection, national average range (Thumbtack data)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year; California — Workers' compensation insurance once you hire

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California janitorial employer registration (Labor Commissioner); California — Janitorial employer registration with the Labor Commissioner; California — Sexual violence and harassment prevention training; California — Workers' compensation insurance once you hire

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Sexual violence and harassment prevention training

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Register with EDD as an employer

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California LLC filing (Articles of Organization and Statement of Information)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Coverall — franchise fee; Coverall — royalty percent; Coverall — total investment; Coverall — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Jani-King — franchise fee; Jani-King — royalty percent; Jani-King — marketing fee percent; Jani-King — total investment; Jani-King — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Office Pride — franchise fee; Office Pride — royalty percent; Office Pride — marketing fee percent; Office Pride — total investment; Average gross sales, 2025, 134 franchisees open all of 2025 (not profit) — value; Median gross sales, 2025, 134 franchisees open all of 2025 (not profit) — value; Average gross sales, 2025, top quarter (33 franchisees) (not profit) — value; Average gross sales, 2025, bottom quarter (34 franchisees) (not profit) — value; Office Pride — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Janitorial scheduling and inspection software (Swept)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) janitorial business (NAICS 56172, U.S., 2024)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average yearly receipts per janitorial firm with fewer than 5 employees (NAICS 561720, U.S. employer firms, 2022); Average yearly receipts per janitorial firm with fewer than 5 employees in California (NAICS 561720, employer firms, 2022)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Workers' compensation insurance, first year; General liability insurance; Janitorial (surety) bond; Commercial auto insurance (if the business owns a vehicle)

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: General office cleaning contract, per square foot

Tier 2 · Industry report · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Office cleaning visit (typical national range); Office under 1,000 sq ft, per visit (average); Office 1,000–2,000 sq ft, per visit (average); Office 2,000–3,000 sq ft, per visit (average); Office 4,000–5,000 sq ft, per visit (average)

Tier 3 · Guide or blog · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — time to first revenue; Cleaning equipment (vacuum, mops, buckets, microfiber, tools); Initial supplies (chemicals, liners, paper goods, gloves); Marketing launch (website, sales sheets, business cards)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Construction and build-out (contractor); Store fixtures (counters, shelving, carton walls); Private mailbox wall (full set of banks); Package lockers; Exterior sign; Shipping equipment (scales, packing tools); Computers and point-of-sale/shipping software; Opening inventory (boxes, packing materials, supplies for sale); Business license, permits and registrations; Grand-opening marketing; Pack-and-ship POS software maintenance (PostalMate); PostalAnnex (Annex Brands; also Pak Mail and AIM Mail Centers) — franchise fee; PostalAnnex (Annex Brands; also Pak Mail and AIM Mail Centers) — royalty percent; PostalAnnex (Annex Brands; also Pak Mail and AIM Mail Centers) — marketing fee percent; PostalAnnex (Annex Brands; also Pak Mail and AIM Mail Centers) — fixed monthly fees; PostalAnnex (Annex Brands; also Pak Mail and AIM Mail Centers) — total investment; Average gross sales, year ended Sept. 30, 2025, 527 franchised centers open 12+ months — value; Median gross sales, same 527 centers — value; Average gross sales, upper 50% (264 centers) — value; Average gross sales, lower 50% (263 centers) — value; PostalAnnex (Annex Brands; also Pak Mail and AIM Mail Centers) — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Notary acknowledgment, per signature (California legal maximum); California — Notary public commission (if you offer notary)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — Notary public commission (if you offer notary)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California notary commission application; California — Notary public commission (if you offer notary)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — California seller's permit (CDTFA)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Small private mailbox, independent store (Long Beach, CA); Large private mailbox, independent store (Long Beach, CA)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Lease security deposit and utility deposits; Working capital for the first 3 months; Business liability and equipment insurance; PostNet — franchise fee; PostNet — royalty percent; PostNet — marketing fee percent; PostNet — fixed monthly fees; PostNet — total investment; Average 2025 gross sales, 183 franchised centers open 12+ months — value; Median 2025 gross sales, same 183 centers — value; Average 2025 gross sales, upper 25% (45 centers) — value; Average 2025 gross sales, lower 25% (46 centers) — value; PostNet — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Private mailboxes, one rear-loading unit (20 to 35 doors)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Private mailboxes, one rear-loading unit (20 to 35 doors)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Store rent; The UPS Store — franchise fee; The UPS Store — royalty percent; The UPS Store — marketing fee percent; The UPS Store — fixed monthly fees; The UPS Store — total investment; Average 2025 adjusted gross sales, 5,058 franchised Traditional centers open and reporting all of 2025 — value; Median 2025 adjusted gross sales, same 5,058 centers — value; Average 2025 adjusted gross sales, top 10% (506 centers) — value; Average 2025 adjusted gross sales, bottom 10% (506 centers) — value; The UPS Store — item20

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Private mailbox, small to large, franchised store (Clovis, CA)

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 561431 Private Mail Centers, U.S., 2022; Average receipts per establishment, employer firms with fewer than 5 employees, NAICS 561431 Private Mail Centers, U.S., 2022; Average receipts per establishment, all employer firms, NAICS 561431 Private Mail Centers, California, 2022

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: Average receipts per nonemployer (solo, no payroll) business, NAICS 56143 Business Service Centers (private mail centers plus copy shops and similar), U.S., 2024

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: — demand trend

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — USPS Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) registration

Tier 1 · Primary source · Accessed October 31, 2026

Used for: California — USPS Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) registration