Start a Green Home Solutions Franchise in 2024

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $102K - $199K

Units as of 2024: 191 9% over 3 years

Green Home Solutions is an air quality franchise that offers non-toxic and safe solutions for unwanted pests, airborne impurities, odors, and mold in indoor environments. Today, the brand may enjoy a reputation for quality and eco-friendly services.

The company was founded by Russ Weldon in 2010. It began franchising later the same year. He founded the company to satisfy the demand for effective, reasonable, and natural pest and mold remediation. Since its launch, the franchise has expanded to over 200 franchised locations across the country. Green Home Solutions prides itself on family-friendly, EPA-registered products made the Green Home Solutions way.

Why You May Want to Start a Green Home Solutions Franchise

One of the most significant upsides to opening a Green Home Solutions franchise is that you may not have to break the bank to open one. The concept may be home-based, meaning you might not have to have a storefront to do well. This may make the company one of the most well-known low-cost and unique franchising opportunities in its category. Green Home Solutions offers franchisees a chance to start a venture in the comfort of their homes.

With Green Home Solutions, you may not have to wait a long time for your business's grand opening. By starting this franchise, you may be on your way to succeeding as a franchisee in no time. Their fast startup process comes with turnkey equipment packages, customizable marketing support, and comprehensive training programs. Franchisees also may benefit from consultation support given by experts who have years of experience in the industry.

What Might Make a Green Home Solutions Franchise a Good Choice?

Natural and environmentally-friendly pest control products may currently have high market potential in the air quality and pest remediation industry. This means that the demand for these household services and products may only increase over time. Over the years, the company has worked to build a large loyal customer base among U.S. consumers.

To be part of the Green Home Solutions team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set liquid capital requirements.

How To Open a Green Home Solutions Franchise

To start a Green Home Solutions franchise, start by submitting a franchise request form. Upon receipt, you may receive a call from the franchise development team. After a presentation from the team, you may be asked to complete a pre-qualification questionnaire. You will then receive, review, and submit the Franchise Disclosure Document.

To establish if this opportunity is right for you, speak with existing franchisees and if you like the model, proceed to select an optimal location with the franchisor. Then, complete the financial requirements, and you will be eligible to sign your franchise agreement. After you complete training, you will be given everything you need to run your franchise.

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Company Overview

About Green Home Solutions

Industry	Maintenance
Related Categories	Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Pest Control, Cleaning/Restoration
Founded	2010
Parent Company	OnAxis Franchising Group LLC
Leadership	Jeff Panella, President & CEO
Corporate Address	136 School St., #286 Spring Mills, PA 16875
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2010 (14 years)
# of employees at HQ	22
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide.
# of Units	191 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Green Home Solutions franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$55,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$102,095 - $198,570
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$170,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	7%-10%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	1.25%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Green Home Solutions has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	40 hours
Classroom Training	66.5 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	2
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes