Ductz
Home Services · HVAC & Plumbing
- Active units
- 64
- Royalty
- 10.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Ductz
DUCTZ is a leading provider of professional air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration services, catering to both residential and commercial property owners. With a commitment to enhancing indoor air quality and system efficiency, DUCTZ utilizes advanced techniques and trained professionals to deliver comprehensive cleaning solutions. Their services encompass a wide range of offerings, including air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, HVAC restoration for fire and water damage, and condenser coil cleaning. DUCTZ also focuses on improving indoor air quality through services like UV light purification and air filter upgrades. As specialists in maintaining HVAC systems, they ensure safety and compliance with industry standards, effectively reducing fire risks and energy costs associated with clogged dryer vents. DUCTZ aims to create healthier environments by removing debris that can trigger allergies and asthma, making them a trusted partner in promoting wellness at home and work. For exceptional service and 24/7 emergency assistance, DUCTZ is ready to meet your indoor air quality needs.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- First responder discount
$2,500 discount on the Initial Franchise Fee on the first Territory; not combinable with veteran discount
- Multi-unit purchase discount
If purchasing multiple Territories at initial signing, $10,000 off each additional Standard Franchise (or $5,000 off each additional Conversion Franchise)
- Related Franchisee discount
25% off the then-current Initial Franchise Fee for up to two Franchises purchased at the same time by franchisees of BFG-affiliated brands
- Conversion Franchise tiered fees and re-branding credit
Initial Franchise Fee reduced to $14,900–$34,900 based on prior sales; one-time re-branding credit $5,000–$25,000
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — VetFran Program: 20% discount on the Base Fee of the Initial Franchise Fee; not combinable with first responder discount
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, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations64
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings3
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-5.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-3.7%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.4×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$605k
Item 19 cohort year 2025
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$194k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open105 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 ratio3.1×
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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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.