Quick Verdict · who it fits
Venture X fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$2.4M - $4.3M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$80K
Item 19 median rev
$1.12M Venture X franchised locations open for one full calendar yea…
System size (Item 20)
73 +12
Agreement term
35 yrs
Years in business
3+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
61
Total units open
4
Units opened last year
9
Units closed last year
-5
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Venture X ranks against 90 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
98th pct · of 90 peers
Franchise fee
94th pct · of 90 peers
System size
58th pct · of 90 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$151K - $432K
Avg franchise fee
$50K
Avg system size
223
Franchises analyzed
90
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture X | Disclosed | $80K | $2.4M - $4.3M | — | 73 |
| WcsdSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $73K - $1.7M | — | 1 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Venture X requires a $79,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $2,399,665–$4,296,665, per the most recent FDD on file.
Venture X franchises are sold by Venture X Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Venture X discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,115,513. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenues or $1,500/month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Venture X has 73 total locations, with 12 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Venture X grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Venture X discloses an initial agreement term of 35 years, a renewal fee of $2,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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