Dryer Vent Wizard^®

Home & Commercial Services • Year: 2026

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What Is Dryer Vent Wizard?

Dryer Vent Wizard is a Home & Commercial Services franchise that provides installation, repair, and cleaning products and services for dryer vents, ventilation systems and related appliance components. It serves both residential and commercial customers, including apartment complexes, condominium buildings and other multi-family properties. The core service bundle includes installation, repair and cleaning of dryer, bathroom and kitchen vents, appliances, exhaust and air movement systems, and washing machine filters and hoses, delivered under the DRYER VENT WIZARD system, marks, and franchisor-provided operating, marketing and training systems.

Dryer Vent Wizard Franchise: Pros and Cons

The biggest strength is that the franchisor has zero recorded franchisee judgments, settlements, enforcement actions, or fraud cases, all well below typical, which suggests lower legal friction and fewer costly disputes; however, nine outlet terminations (top 10%) is unusually high, signaling several operators exited the system early.

Pros

Zero recorded franchisee judgments, zero franchisee settlements, zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions, and zero fraud cases - all well below what's typical - which means lower legal friction and fewer costly formal disputes to manage.

Manager-required equity is 0% - well below typical - giving you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership without a franchisor-mandated stake.

Cons

Nine outlet terminations is unusually high (top 10%), indicating several past operators have exited the system earlier than expected.

Zero company-owned units is well below typical (bottom 5%), so the franchisor lacks corporate-run locations to test changes or maintain firsthand operational experience.

The franchisor cannot sell online in your territory - an uncommon absence (91% of peers allow it) - which removes a key growth/sales channel and limits how the brand supports online local demand.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

84/100

NORMAL

Dryer Vent Wizard reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

Dryer Vent Wizard grants a protected, non‑exclusive Territory defined by 100,000–150,000 target households and site‑specific Franchise Location rights with market‑density adjustments. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance contingencies and service‑availability standards; the franchisor retains the right to develop additional units, Key Accounts, and alternative distribution channels affecting the Territory.

Training & Support

54/100

NORMAL

Dryer Vent Wizard provides a robust 87-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two people for launch through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on field training. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with franchisees responsible for travel and lodging and on-site support available at an additional cost.

Franchisee Stability

60/100

NORMAL

Dryer Vent Wizard receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 6.53% sits just below the typical Home & Commercial Services franchise (around 7%), placing the system close to the middle of the industry range. Out of 29 total exits across the three reported years, terminations dominated with 24, alongside 4 non-renewals, no franchisor buybacks, and 1 ceased operations.

The dominance of terminations suggests franchisor-initiated exits, which can mean operators struggled with the model or that the franchisor enforces standards aggressively. Consider the system size - about 165 franchised outlets in the most recent year - when weighing how representative recent exits feel. That pattern calls for plain diligence: ask about the common causes for termination, how the franchisor supports underperforming operators, and examples of recovery. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

Unit Growth Analysis

Dryer Vent Wizard added 52 units from 2022 to 2026-a near 50% expansion-but recent growth has slowed and is slightly negative year-over-year. At 163 franchised locations this is a mature, regionally scaled system where you’re buying stability more than explosive upside; expect fewer prime territories and you should audit local market demand and the franchisor’s capacity to support operators as expansion cools.

How Much Do Dryer Vent Wizard Franchise Owners Make?

Dryer Vent Wizard franchise locations reported average gross sales of $236,672 and median gross sales of $165,307 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$236,672

Median Gross Sales:

$165,307

High Gross Sales:

$1,074,034

Low Gross Sales:

$14,712

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

34.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 data are exclusively franchised-unit results (the franchisor reports no company-owned outlets). For single‑unit franchised operators in 2025 the system average gross sales was $236,672 (median $165,307). At the system level, total systemwide annual gross sales increased from $37,870,531 in 2024 to $42,179,652 in 2025 (≈ +11.4%), indicating growth in aggregate revenue across franchised outlets. Multi‑unit (franchisee‑level aggregated) reporting shows a materially higher average ($747,054 for the group reported in Table A‑2), illustrating that multi‑unit operators generated substantially more revenue per franchisee than single‑unit operators in this period.

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance is highly dispersed and right‑skewed. For the 73 single‑unit reporting businesses the high/low range is $1,074,034 / $14,712 with an average of $236,672 and median of $165,307, indicating the mean is pulled above the median by higher‑performing units. Segment-level averages show top 25% average $532,924 (median in that group $425,464) vs bottom 25% average $64,005 (median $61,801). Only about one third (34%) of single‑unit reporting businesses achieved the overall average or greater. This spread highlights substantial upside at the top of the distribution but also significant downside risk for lower‑performing outlets.

Data Scope and Limitations: The data cover the Reporting Period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 and are based on sales figures provided by franchisees (franchisees were not required to use GAAP). Sample frames differ by table: Table A‑1 (single‑unit outlets) includes 73 reporting businesses; Table B (Gross Sales per Job) uses 154 reporting businesses; Table C systemwide totals reference 173 franchised businesses reporting at any time during the year. Ten franchised businesses closed during 2025 and were excluded from some tables; some reporting was aggregated by franchisee for multi‑unit owners so unit‑level data were not available for those outlets. The franchisor states the information is not audited and that individual results may differ; written substantiation is available on request. These scope and reporting differences limit comparability and should be considered when projecting unit economics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dryer Vent Wizard a good franchise to own?

Whether Dryer Vent Wizard is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Dryer Vent Wizard operates 163 locations, received a legal risk score of 84/100, a training and support score of 54/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

What is the failure rate of Dryer Vent Wizard franchises?

In the 2026 FDD, Dryer Vent Wizard reported 9 terminated franchises and 1 non-renewals out of 163 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with a Dryer Vent Wizard franchise?

Break-even timelines for Dryer Vent Wizard franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Dryer Vent Wizard a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Dryer Vent Wizard operates 163 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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