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    Pink Zebra Moving

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    Pink Zebra Moving franchise specializes in residential and commercial moving services, offering a full-service relocation solution in a growing industry driven

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    Pink Zebra Moving quick facts

    Is Pink Zebra Moving a franchise?
    Yes. Pink Zebra Moving offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 19 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 73).
    How much does it cost to open a Pink Zebra Moving franchise?
    The Pink Zebra Moving Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $128,368 for when due to whom payment is to be made total estimated initial investment (note 23 ) — 128368.49 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29); $165,708 for - $ 78,036.60 see item 7, chart a (notes 7 through 10 and 12 - 22 ) total (note 9 ) — 165708.49 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 35). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Pink Zebra Moving charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% · 2) — 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Pink Zebra Moving disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Pink Zebra Moving FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 69). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Pink Zebra Moving locations are there?
    The FDD reports 19 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 73). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Pink Zebra Moving a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $128,368 (When Due To Whom Payment is to Be Made Total Estimated Initial Investment (Note 23 ) — 128368.49); $165,708 (- $ 78,036.60 See Item 7, Chart A (Notes 7 through 10 and 12 - 22 ) Total (Note 9 ) — 165708.49); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 33 separate groups: other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; memberships and costs and revenue and operating income for 6 Franchised locations; operating income for 6 Franchised locations; costs and revenue and memberships for 6 Franchised locations; costs and operating income for 6 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 5 in 2025, to 19 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $150kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • When Due To Whom Payment is to Be Made Total Estimated Initial Investment (Note 23 ) — 128368.49PDF p. 29$128,368
    • - $ 78,036.60 See Item 7, Chart A (Notes 7 through 10 and 12 - 22 ) Total (Note 9 ) — 165708.49PDF p. 35$165,708

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    First-year minimum Continuing License Fee: $0.00 in each quarter for one through five territoriesMain ongoing fee

    156 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    33 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    1 locations

    Other measures · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    Chesterfieldoneoffice2territories
    Period
    Januarybookedrevenue
    Excluded
    13operations>=6months atend2025; partialmonths/zerosasprinted; expense6fullyearreportersseparate.
    Method
    Bookedrevenue scheduledmoving/packingbillable;differsgrossrevenue bytiming/discounts/unpaidbalances. Singleofficeeach; totals/aggregatevalues asprinted, no recalculation. NOIbeforeinterest/taxes/dep/amort excludingfinancing/ownerspecific/nonoperating.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 73

    Net +10 outlets, 2023–2025

    092023142024192025+5+5

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($128,368 – $165,708) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 14 to 19 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chesterfieldoneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2territoryoneofficeoperations Low · PDF p. 69
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Montgomeryoneoffice1territories · PDF p. 69
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 1territoryoneofficeoperations Low · PDF p. 69
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Wilmingtononeoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Columbus/ Auburnoneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3territoryoneofficeoperations Median · PDF p. 69
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 1territoryoneofficeoperations High · PDF p. 69
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2territoryoneofficeoperations Average · PDF p. 69
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 1territoryoneofficeoperations Median · PDF p. 69
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 1territoryoneofficeoperations Average · PDF p. 69
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mobileoneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Hamiltononeoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Grand Rapidsoneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Somersetoneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Carmeloneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Planooneoffice2territories · PDF p. 69
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2territoryoneofficeoperations High · PDF p. 69
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3territoryoneofficeoperations Low · PDF p. 69
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2territoryoneofficeoperations Median · PDF p. 69
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Farmingtononeoffice3territories · PDF p. 69
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3territoryoneofficeoperations Average · PDF p. 69
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Oklahoma Cityoneoffice3territories · PDF p. 69
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3territoryoneofficeoperations High · PDF p. 69
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4territoryoneofficeoperations Low · PDF p. 70
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4territoryoneofficeoperations Median · PDF p. 70
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4territoryoneofficeoperations High · PDF p. 70
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Charlotteoneoffice4territories · PDF p. 70
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4territoryoneofficeoperations Average · PDF p. 70
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Sixfullyearexpensereportingfranchiseoperations · PDF p. 71
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Six franchises operating for a full year during 2025; Chart 2A sorted by Booked… · PDF p. 71
    32. [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Six franchises operating for a full year during 2025; Chart 2B sorted by Net Op… · PDF p. 72
    33. [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Six franchises operating a full year during 2025; Chart 2B sorted by Net Operat… · PDF p. 72
    34. [34]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 73

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    22 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total revenues$2,306,972
    2025line of credit$200,011
    2025deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$927,917
    2025cash and cash equivalents$421,088
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,001
    2025non-current assets non-current related party loan to franchisee$71,036
    2025cash flows from investing activities purchase of property and equipment-$701
    2025total operating loss-$68,263
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$49,354
    2025accounts receivable$195,846
    2025operating lease liabilities-$72,647
    2025total current assets$525,423

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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