Dryer Vent Wizard
Home Services · Handyman & Repairs
- Active units
- 165
- Avg unit volume
- $240k
- Royalty
- 10.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Dryer Vent Wizard
Dryer Vent Wizard is a trusted brand that has been providing professional dryer vent cleaning, repair, and inspections since 2004. With over 100 locally owned and operated franchise locations across the United States and Canada, Dryer Vent Wizard is committed to ensuring fire safety and energy savings through their expert services. Their team of specialists is dedicated to removing debris, clogs, and lint from dryer vents, as well as sanitizing the line and cleaning the lint screen and trap. By doing so, they prevent potential fire hazards, eliminate carbon monoxide poisoning risks, and address mold issues. Dryer Vent Wizard not only offers residential services but also caters to commercial properties and multi-unit buildings. They provide inspections and repairs, including vent installation, rerouting, and booster fan installation. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, Dryer Vent Wizard has received numerous testimonials and accolades. They are a member of the National Fire Protection Association and work closely with local fire departments to raise awareness about dryer fire prevention. Trust Dryer Vent Wizard to keep your dryer vents clean and safe. Contact your local franchise location today to schedule an appointment.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Roll-In Discount
5% off for every $125,000 in rolled-in Gross Sales, up to 50% max
- Multi-Unit Franchisee Discount
5% after 2 yrs; 10% after 3 yrs; 15% after 4 yrs; 20% after 5+ yrs; plus 5% Cash Discount if entire fee paid within 90 days
- Additional Concept Discount
10% discount if you have been a franchisee of an affiliate for at least 2 years
- HIRE Discount
Employees of franchisees: 10% (2 yrs), 15% (3 yrs), 20% (4 yrs), 25% (5+ yrs); applies to first 225,000 population
- Fire Fighter Discount
10% discount on any initial fee amounts over the $49,900 Minimum Initial Franchise Fee
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1000.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — VetFran: 20% discount on the Minimum Initial Franchise Fee ($49,900) for qualifying honorably discharged veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations163
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings8
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-1.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR5.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.8×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$114k
Gross Sales exclude sales taxes and authorized refunds/discounts.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$280k
Gross Sales exclude sales taxes and authorized refunds/discounts.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate1.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$124k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open90 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate10.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.