Franchised by THE FILTA GROUP INC. · FDD 2026
Data extracted from THE FILTA GROUP INC.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
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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
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
How Filta ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filta | Disclosed | $50K | $141K - $164K | — | 377 |
| Lawn Doctor Similar price | Disclosed | $118K | $136K - $164K | 10% | 672 |
| Branches Biggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBD Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Filta requires a $49,950 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $141,100–$163,750, per the most recent FDD on file.
Filta is franchised by THE FILTA GROUP INC., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Filta discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,150,410. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of greater of royalty percentage or $650 minimum and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Filta has 377 total locations, with 32 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Filta 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, Filta discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $9,950. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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