Data extracted from THE FILTA GROUP INC.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$141,100 to $163,750
Franchise Fee
$49,950 (Base Fee); plus Existing Customer Fee if applicable
Royalty Rate
6.50% of Base Revenue (0-$1M); declining to 4.00% ($10M+); Minimum $650/month
Ad Fund Contribution
1% of Base Revenue
Term Length
10 years initial; 5-year renewal option
Number of Units (current)
377 territories operating; 119 franchisees
THE FILTA GROUP INC. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
✓ Strengths
Initial Investment
$141K - $164K
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
Royalty Fee
greater of royalty percentage or $650 minimum
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 1% ad fund
Years in Business
26+ years
Item 1 — Founded 2000
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Item 19 Median Revenue ✓
$1.2M
Based on 69 units · calendar year 2025
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Transfer Fee
$10K
Item 17 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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377 territories
Total units open
12 new territories in 2025
Units opened last year
1 territory ceased operations; 32 territories not renewed
Units closed last year
12 territories
Net unit growth
from 365 at end of 2024 to 377 at end of 2025
Avg Investment
$144,476 – $1,296,107
Avg Franchise Fee
$51,260
Avg System Size
106 units
Franchises Analyzed
250
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Home Services | ||||
| Franchise fee | $50K | $118K | $20K | $20K |
| Total investment | $141K–$164K | $136K–$164K | $101K–$211K | $154K–$511K |
| Royalty | greater of royalty percentage or $650 minimum | 10% | 3.5% | 7.25% |
| Total units | 377 | 672 | 1,355 | 84 |
| Item 19? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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