YESCO
Industrial & Commercial Services · Commercial Construction & Maintenance
- Active units
- 50
- Avg unit volume
- $1.0M
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About YESCO
YES Communities is a brand dedicated to creating positive and inviting neighborhoods that residents can proudly call home. With a focus on affordable and manufactured housing, YES Communities strives to make an impact across the country. Through their friendly and supportive culture, they invest in their residents and aim to create thriving communities together. YES Communities offers a range of services, starting with renting homes that are low-cost and attractive, with the option to purchase after 6 months of residency. Their rental homes include yards and are pet-friendly, making them ideal for families with furry friends. For those interested in buying a home, YES Communities provides various financing options and programs to make the process easier. In addition to providing quality homes, YES Communities fosters a strong sense of community through planned resident activities and amenities such as pools, playgrounds, and dog parks. Their commitment to sustainability is evident through their YES Green program, which promotes conscious resource usage and offers utility saving plans and recycling programs. The brand's dedication extends beyond housing, as they have created the YES We Care Program, assisting residents, team members, and local organizations in times of need. Through initiatives like Helping Hands and Hug a Home, YES Communities demonstrates their commitment to compassion and teamwork. Join YES Communities and discover what living means to you. Connect with your community, enjoy the conveniences of an affordable home, and experience the caring and supportive atmosphere that YES Communities offers.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Affiliate financing of Franchise Fee
Franchisor or affiliate (YFS) may finance up to 66.67% of the Franchise Fee
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Area development program (additional territory for existing franchisees)
Reduced Franchise Fee ranges from $25,000 to $50,000 for second or subsequent YESCO business
- Veteran discount
Not offered
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 locations56
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings1
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-1.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-0.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$328k
Gross Revenue is calculated using the definition in Item 6 and is based on financial information provided by the franchised businesses.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$1.1M
Gross Revenue is calculated using the definition in Item 6 and is based on financial information provided by the franchised businesses.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate6.9%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open90 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
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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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.