Source: FranopolisGreen Home Solutions
Green Home Solutions is a home services franchise focused on plant-based indoor air quality services and mold restoration. The business is intended for franchise owners who build and manage teams, follow established systems and practices, and provide customer service in their communities. Its customers include people seeking indoor air quality and mold-related home services.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Office equipment, furniture, and fixtures | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Office e quipment, furniture, and fixtures 5 $ 0 $3,000 |
| Vehicle | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Vehicle 6 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $100 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business Licenses and Permits $100 $1,000 |
| Initial Equipment and Inventory Package | $27,500 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Equipment and Inventor Package 2 $ 27,500 $ 35,000 |
| Opening Advertising | $23,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Opening Advertising 8 $ 23,000 $ 23,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Fees 11 $1,000 $3,000 |
| Software License Fees | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Software License Fees 10 $ 500 $1,500 |
| Insurance | $2,400 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance 9 $2,400 $5,000 |
| Travel and living expenses while attending the certification program | $250 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Travel and living expenses while attending the certification program 3 $250 $ 5,000 |
| Lease and Leasehold Improvements | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Lease and Leasehold Improvements 4 $0 $ 3,000 |
| Security, Lease, and Utility Deposits | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Security, Lease, and Utility Deposits 4 $0 $1,000 |
| Prepaid Certifications and Fees | $400 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Prepaid Certifications and Fees 12 $ 400 $ 3,000 |
| Estimated Total Initial Investment | $118,650 to $198,070 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Estimated Total Initial Investment $ 118,650 $ 198,070 |
| Employee Background Checks | $0 to $570 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Employee Background Checks 13 $0 $570 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
For franchisees with 1 - 2 territories, the Royalty Fee shall be the greater of (i) 8.25% - 10%, based on the total of monthly Gross Revenue collected and number of Protected Territories owned; or (ii) a minimum royalty of $740 per month per Protected Territory . For franchisees with three or more territories, the Royalty Fee shall be t he greater of (i) a royalty of 7 % - 10 %, based on the total of monthly G ross R evenue collected and number of Protected Territories owned ; or (ii) a minimum royalty of $740 per month per Protected Territory .
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Brand Development Fund 2 % of Gross Revenue .
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Infringement Fee - First Incident | First incident – fee of 2 times the full price received from the customer(s) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Mold Remediation and Cleaning Products | Mold Remediation and Cleaning Products Costs equal to approximately 11% of total cost of goods; totaling approximately 3% to 4% of total gross sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Late Payment Fee | $ 500 Late Payment Fee for any payments not made on time to Franchisor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional Certification at Franchise Location | Currently , $500 per day plus a per diem charge for expenses the certification facilitator incur s . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Charitable Contribution | Up to $ 1,500 per legal entity, annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Broker Fee | 10% of the sale price of the Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand Development Fund | Brand Development Fund 2 % of Gross Revenue . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Website Management Fee | Website Management Fee $295 to $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Assignment or Transfer Fee - Additional Territories | additional Protected Territory will be $5,000 each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Step-In Management Fee | as well as pay a fee of up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per day. Franchisor will charge this fee only to the extent is reflects the Franchisor’s reasonable expenses in managing the Franchised Business and sha ll not continue for longer than 180 days. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Technology Fee | Technology Fee $499 per month per Protected Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Supplier Testing Fee | Supplier Testing Fee Up to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | a minimum royalty of $740 per month per Protected Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Assignment or Transfer Fee - First Territory | New owners or existing owners, in good standing for the previous 2 quarters, pay $10,000 for the first transferred Protected Territory . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Insurance Default Fee | $500 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Territory Infringement Fee - Second Incident | second incident – fee of 4 times the full price received from the customer(s) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty Fee | For franchisees with 1 - 2 territories, the Royalty Fee shall be the greater of (i) 8.25% - 10%, based on the total of monthly Gross Revenue collected and number of Protected Territories owned; or (ii) a minimum royalty of $740 per month per Protected Territory . For franchisees with three or more territories, the Royalty Fee shall be t he greater of (i) a royalty of 7 % - 10 %, based on the total of monthly G ross R evenue collected and number of Protected Territories owned ; or (ii) a minimum royalty of $740 per month per Protected Territory . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Misrepresentation or Late Reporting Fee | Up to 10% of average monthly revenue, including true up of actual monthly revenue at 10% royalty payment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Insurance Administrative Fee | administrative costs of 18% in connection with our obtaining the insurance. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Software Technology Fee | You must pay us a $ 499 technology fee related to our assistance with the Customer Relationship Management Database (CRM) , POS software , Franchisee Portal, etc . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 |
| Pre-Paid Certifications and Fees | You must pay us between $ 400 and $4,000 for additional certifications, set up fees, and other fees, which may include any of the following items to be determined at our discretion: Point - of - Sale (POS ) onboarding fee, website management onboarding fee, 1 st year Annual Conference Fee, American Council for Accredited Certification (“ ACAC ”) certification fee , and annual charitable contribution commitment . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 |
| Territory Permission Breach Commission | The commission is at least 15% of the total gross sale | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal $2,650 per Protected Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesYour Franchised Business must at all times be managed by a designated manager. The Manager is not required to own an equity interest in the franchise entity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYour Franchised Business must at all times be managed by a designated manager (the “Manager”). The Manager is not required to own an equity interest in the franchise entity.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The size of your Protected Territory will be defined by municipal or county boundaries, or by contiguous zip codes.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive Territory. You may face competition from other Franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesThe size of your Protected Territory will be defined by municipal or county boundaries, or by contiguous zip codes.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that the length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of consideration for the franchise and the start of operation is about 30 to 90 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that the length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of consideration for the franchise and the start of operation is about 30 to 90 days.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 0 | 197 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 217 197 - 20
Company - Owned 2023 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 217 197 - 20
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes David Bloom (Chief Science Officer), Albert Winnick (Chief Operating Officer), Tom Monaghan (Chief Development Officer) and Justin Bailey (Vice President of Marketing).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 2 · View Source
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Chief Science Officer: David Bloom
Chief Operating Officer: Albert Winnick
Chief Development Officer – Tom Monaghan
Source NotesVice President of Marketing: Justin Bailey
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $118,650 to $198,070. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesEstimated Total Initial Investment $ 118,650 $ 198,070
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase certain items, including computer hardware and software, safety equipment, marketing materials, and other products, supplies and equipment from designated or approved suppliers, which may be limited to the franchisor or the franchisor’s affiliates.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must purchase certain items, including computer hardware and software, safety equipment, marketing materials, and other products, supplies and equipment from designated or approved suppliers, which may be limited to us or our affiliates.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that the length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of consideration for the franchise and the start of operation is about 30 to 90 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that the length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of consideration for the franchise and the start of operation is about 30 to 90 days.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 12 · View Source
The size of your Protected Territory will be defined by municipal or county boundaries, or by contiguous zip codes.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive Territory. You may face competition from other Franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesThe size of your Protected Territory will be defined by municipal or county boundaries, or by contiguous zip codes.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor claims common law rights and copyright protection in the System as well as a number of other items you will use in the operation of your Franchised Business, including the franchisor’s Confidential Brand Standards Manual, and certain other materials and information related to the Green Home Solutions System.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe claim common law rights and copyright protection in the System as well as a number of other items you will use in the operation of your Franchised Business, including our Confidential Brand Standards Manual, and certain other materials and information related to the Green Home Solutions System.
15Owner Participation
Your Franchised Business must at all times be managed by a designated manager. The Manager is not required to own an equity interest in the franchise entity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYour Franchised Business must at all times be managed by a designated manager (the “Manager”). The Manager is not required to own an equity interest in the franchise entity.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If the franchisor is still franchising and you are not in default, you may renew your franchise for additional 10-year terms.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesIf we are still franchising and you are not in default, you may renew your franchise for additional 10-year terms.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 46 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 197 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 21 · View Source
Exhibit D contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements for 2025, 2024, 2023. These describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 21 · View Source
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Our fiscal year end is December 31.
Source NotesOur audited financial statements for (a) our fiscal year ending December 31, 2025; (b) our fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and (c) our fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, are attached as Exhibit D.
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