About The Brothers that just do Gutters Franchise
The Brothers that just do Gutters is a home services franchise specializing exclusively in gutter installation, maintenance, cleaning, repair, and related products.
Franchising since 2014, the brand has carved out a distinct niche by focusing entirely on gutters rather than offering a broad range of general contracting services.
The initial franchise fee is $49,500.
The Brothers that just do Gutters Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$124K
Average Investment
$274K
Maximum Investment
$425K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $124,250 – $424,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $124K–$425K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Storage Unit | $0 | $1,000 |
| Equipment | $13,000 | $20,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Service Vehicle | $5,500 | $11,500 |
| Merchandise Kit | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Start-Up Marketing – 3 Months | $12,000 | $25,000 |
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $750 | $1,500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $30,000 | $39,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $500 per month, currently $100 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | 3% of Gross Sales per month, but not less than $2,000 per month plus $500 per month for each Additional Territory |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | As established by cooperative members |
| Contact Center | 3% of monthly Gross Sales |
| Customer Service and Refunds | Varies under the circumstances |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,000 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $500 per person per day |
| Supplemental Training | Our then current daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $500 per day |
| Non-Compliance: Customer Reviews | $250 to $750 per month |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 14 day period |
| Classroom Training | 33 |
| On-the-Job Training | 42 |
| Training Location | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Additional Training | Supplemental Training may be required if performance standards are not met, at a cost of $500 per on-site trainer per day plus expenses. Initial training for replacement Operating Managers is also $500 per manager per day. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | approximately 75,000 Qualified Single-Family Households for a Base Territory |
| Description | A designated operating territory, typically a Base Territory of approximately 75,000 Qualified Single-Family Households (income > $60,000). Additional territories can be purchased. The franchisor reserves rights to operate or franchise outside the territory, acquire competing businesses within the territory (without using Licensed Marks), use Licensed Marks for alternative distribution channels within or outside the territory, and service corporate accounts within or outside the territory. Franchisees can service "Open Areas" (within 10-mile radius, not an Assigned Area) if not directly soliciting. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to two additional 10-year renewal terms, for a maximum total of 20 years in addition to your initial 10-year term. |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, provide 180 days written notice, sign current form of franchise agreement and related agreements, sign a general release, and meet all other renewal requirements. Owners and spouses must guarantee obligations. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Requires franchisor's prior written consent, 30 days notice, all monetary obligations satisfied, no defaults, transferee meets qualifications, transferee assumes obligations, franchisee/owners sign general release, transferee completes training, and franchisor approves material terms and conditions. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate if franchisee defaults on terms of the Franchise Agreement. Curable defaults (e.g., failure to pay fees, operational standards) have 10 or 30 days to cure. Non-curable defaults (e.g., 3+ curable defaults, intentional non-compliance, abandonment, material misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, misuse of confidential information/marks, felony conviction, insolvency) result in immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise, no involvement in any competitive business. After termination or expiration, 24 months. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, no involvement in competitive business and must comply with confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation covenants. After termination/expiration, no involvement, ownership, or interest for 24 months in any competing business in: the Operating Territory, a 25-mile radius of the Operating Territory, or the operating territory of any other Brothers Gutters Business. Must also comply with confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation covenants. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Managing Owner must dedicate full-time efforts to management and operation, be on-site, and complete initial training and obtain all required licenses. A manager can be hired if they meet franchisor standards, complete training, sign confidentiality/non-competition agreements, and assume on-site responsibility. Owners and their spouses must personally guarantee all financial obligations and non-compete. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all inventory and requirements for gutters, gutter guards, gutter installation kits, and gutter installation and repair tools from the franchisor, its affiliates, or designees. They must also purchase System Supplies, branded items, marketing materials, and exclusively use the designated Business Management System (Service Titan) and Contact Center Services from the franchisor or designated suppliers. Service vehicles must meet franchisor standards and be wrapped with approved branding. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor exclusively controls the types, manufacturers, and sources of supply for gutters, gutter guards, installation kits, and repair tools. The franchisor may be an exclusive supplier for gutter guards and related items in the future. The franchisor may designate itself or affiliates as exclusive suppliers for source-restricted goods and services, even if competing suppliers exist. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | For the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, the franchisor received $34,494.00 in revenue for technology services and $459,579.52 in revenue for Contact Center Services. The franchisor and/or its affiliates have the right to receive a rebate from the Business Management System. The franchisor does not currently receive rebates, payments, or other material benefits from suppliers based on franchisee purchases, but may do so in the future. |
The Brothers that just do Gutters Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.7M
Median Revenue
$1.5M
Revenue Range
$819K – $3.5M
Sample Size
11 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Brothers that just do Gutters Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Brothers that just do Gutters has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
The Brothers that just do Gutters System Growth
Total Units
40
Franchised
38
Company-Owned
2
The Brothers that just do Gutters currently operates 38 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | 29 | 2 | 40 |
Transfers: 2 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 23 states: CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, NC, ND, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$2.3M
Net Income
$-153,475
Total Assets
$7.0M
Audited by REESE CPA LLC for year ending December 31.
The Brothers that just do Gutters Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Brothers that just do Gutters franchise ranges from $124,250 to $424,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Brothers that just do Gutters charges a royalty fee of Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Brothers that just do Gutters Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from The Brothers that just do Gutters to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Brothers that just do Gutters franchise owners report average revenue of $1.7M and median revenue of $1.5M. This is based on a sample of 11 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Brothers that just do Gutters has been franchising since 2014. The FDD shows an investment range of $124,250-$424,500, a Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or Minimum Weekly Royalty Fee Requirement royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $49,500 and the total investment ranges from $124,250 to $424,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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