About SuperGreen Solutions Franchise
SuperGreen Solutions is an energy efficiency and sustainability franchise offering advisory services, energy auditing, sustainability certification, and the sale and installation of green products and systems.
The brand's product lineup includes solar power, electric vehicle charging solutions, air purification, efficient water heating, LED lighting, insulation, and climate control systems.
Franchising since 2020, the brand requires an initial franchise fee of $49,500.
SuperGreen Solutions Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of 5% of residential solar gross sales, 2% of commercial solar gross sales, 5% of all other gross sales OR $400/month (months 1-12), $600/month (months 13-24), $800/month (after 24 months) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Greater of 1% of gross sales or $350 per month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $125,850 – $181,150 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $126K–$181K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of 5% of residential solar gross sales, 2% of commercial solar gross sales, 5% of all other gross sales OR $400/month (months 1-12), $600/month (months 13-24), $800/month (after 24 months)) and marketing fee (Greater of 1% of gross sales or $350 per month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Initial Advertising Fund Fee | $750 | $750 |
| Equipment Package | $7,900 | $8,900 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,700 |
| Licenses | $500 | $1,500 |
| Opening Supplies | $500 | $1,000 |
| Office Space | $1,200 | $2,800 |
| Additional Funds (3 – 12 mos.) | $65,000 | $115,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $29,500 or then-current transfer fee |
| Renewal Fee | $1,500 |
| Technology Fee | $550 per month or then-current fee |
| Audit Fee | Cost of financial review plus interest on underpayment |
| Online Sales Training Program Fee | $30 per month per person |
| Employee Training Fee | $300 or then current fee per person attending |
| Late Fees & Interest Charges | $100 per late sales report; 18% of any amount past due or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less, plus $10 per day from day payment is due until payment is made |
| Additional Assistance | Agreed to amount based on estimated costs of travel and assistance needed |
| Indemnity | Our losses resulting from any breach of the Franchise Agreement on your part, the negligence of any party (other than us), or arising directly or indirectly out of the management or operation of your business, or in connection with your sale, transfer or assignment of the business |
| Liquidated Damages | 3 years’ worth of Royalty fees, or $25,000, whichever is more |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 54-64 hours (24 hours online, 30-40 hours onsite) |
| Classroom Training | 24 |
| On-the-Job Training | 30 - 40 |
| Training Location | Virtual and at franchisor's or franchisee's office location |
| Additional Training | Additional trainees pay $300. Refresher training available for $300 or then current fee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Minimum of 12,000 registered businesses; size varies by population and business counts. |
| Description | A geographic area including the premises of your SuperGreen Solutions business, defined by specific mile radius, city limits, highways, streets, zip codes, or other factors. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 15 years |
| Renewal Term | 15 years |
| Renewal Fee | $1,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Upon renewal, you will be required to sign a new Franchise Agreement with materially different terms, pay a $1,500 renewal fee, and sign releases. |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $29,500 or then-current transfer fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Qualified purchaser, training completed, execution of new franchise agreement, payment of transfer fee, not in default, and payment of all costs and obligations. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for default, including failure to pay amounts due, non-submission of reports, or other curable defaults (10 days to cure). Non-curable defaults include failure to commence business within 90 days, failure to keep business open for 10 consecutive days, falsification of application/records/reports, insolvency/bankruptcy, dissolution proceedings, unsatisfied judgment, 2+ prior defaults in 12 months, felony conviction, acts materially affecting brand, unauthorized assignment, or communication of proprietary information to competitor. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term: no involvement in similar/competitive business. Post-termination: 2 years (competing business within designated territory or other franchisee's territory), 1 year (soliciting customers of your business). |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, no involvement in a similar or competitive business. After termination or expiration, for 2 years, no competing business within your designated territory or any other SuperGreen Solutions business's designated territory. For 1 year, you cannot solicit customers of your business. Subject to state law. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If an individual, you must directly supervise and manage the business. If a corporation, partnership, or other business entity, a principal, general partner, or fully trained manager must devote full-time and best efforts to management and operation. The business must always be under the direct supervision of someone who completed training. You are required to create and conduct a full-time marketing program personally or through an employee/agency. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor (equipment package, website hosting, maintenance, email accounts, apparel, promotional products), third-party installation company for solar power systems, approved suppliers for bookkeeping system, CRM, solar panels, inverters, solar wiring, solar roofing materials, solar glass, solar hot water heaters, skylights, ventilation systems, insulation, weatherization, energy management systems, LED lighting, various batteries, air purification and sanitization systems and supplies, electric vehicle charge points, payroll services, credit card processing, merchant services, insurance. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase and use equipment, products, supplies, and marketing/sales promotion materials that meet franchisor specifications/standards. You must sell or use only franchisor-approved products/services. Franchisor is the only approved supplier for the equipment package, website hosting/maintenance, email accounts, apparel, and promotional products (unless alternative supplier approved for non-offered promotional products). |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Total revenue in prior fiscal year was $1,737,128. Revenue from required purchases and services by franchisees in prior fiscal year was $61,829, representing 3.56% of total revenues. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
SuperGreen Solutions Franchise Earnings — Item 19
SuperGreen Solutions does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
SuperGreen Solutions Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
SuperGreen Solutions System Growth
SuperGreen Solutions currently operates 9 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 21 | 11 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 7
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by MILBERY & KESSELMAN, CPAs, LLC for year ending December 31.
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