Little's
Industrial & Commercial Services · Commercial Construction & Maintenance
- Active units
- 0
- Avg unit volume
- $461k
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
Average per affiliate-owned outlet gross sales for 2025 (total 2025 gross sales divided by 4 outlets).
of weekly Net Sales
About Little's
Heather & Little is a leading brand specializing in expert sheet metal fabrication. With over 90 years of experience in the industry, our team is known for its fine craftsmanship and precise sheet metal work. Established in 1925, we have built a reputation for providing top-quality architectural sheet metal reproduction and preservation services. We are the preferred American supplier for decorative sheet metal fabrication and have had the honor of working on vital historical landmarks and heritage buildings. When you choose us, you can expect thorough onsite inspections, professional recommendations, and step-by-step project assessment and review. Our team has the expertise to perform custom sheet metal fabrication and preservation services for commercial, residential, and industrial properties. We offer a range of products, including Kalamein doors and windows, metal roofs and walls, ornamental sheet metal, and more. Contact us today for expert sheet metal solutions and exceptional service.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Additional locations discount
If granted the right to open additional locations, fee is 75% of the then current initial franchise fee for each location, up to five locations
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
100.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
400 – 800 sq ft
- Veteran discount
50.0% off franchise fee — 50% discount off of the Initial Franchise Fee for the first location
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$461k
Average per affiliate-owned outlet gross sales for 2025 (total 2025 gross sales divided by 4 outlets).
- 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$230k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio2.0×
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.