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System4 Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for System4.

Based on 2024 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
74
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
B
71/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a System4 franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a System4 franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $157K – $377K. Reported owner economics show $406K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$157K – $377K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$406K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
0.7 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $125K franchise fee · 6.2% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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System4 Franchise Analysis

System4 requires a total initial investment of $157K to $377K (midpoint approximately $267K), with an initial franchise fee of $125K. The ongoing fee burden is 6.2% . This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2024 FDD, the median revenue for System4 locations is $1.4M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $406K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 151.9% with a payback period of approximately 0.7 years.

System4 operates approximately 0 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 7.2%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2024 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$157K – $377K
MinMid: $267KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$125K
Royalty Rate
6.2%
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
6.2%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
151.9%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
0.7 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$1.4M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

System4 vs. Cleaning/Janitorial Average

MetricSystem4Cleaning/Janitorial Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return151.9%▲15.5%
Total Investment$267K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2016-2024). 29 loans across 16 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
29
16 states
Total Loan Volume
$8.9M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$309K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
11
Paid in Full (38%)
18
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every System4 franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is System4's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does System4 disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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