Roof Scientist
HFB RoofCo Franchising, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Roof Scientist franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Roof Scientist franchise specializes in roof maintenance, repair, and restoration services, helping property owners extend the life of their roofing systems thr
Headline figures
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $218,867 – $393,166 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures for 2 franchised locations.
- 3Outlets grew by 3 in 2025, to 7 (System-wide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee
26 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?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 2 locations
- Who is counted
- 2 franchisees operating in 4 territories; one franchisee with 4 territories operated in 2; one franchisee with 1 territory did not operate in 2025
- Period
- 2025 Reporting Period
- Excluded
- Locations and territories open all year, partial year, terminated, or transferred during the year and reported Revenue; no other exclusions stated
- Method
- Compiled from Business Management and Technology System or Customer Management Software; Accepted Contract amounts are accrual-based
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
System-wide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 71
Net +6 outlets, 2023–2025
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
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($218,867 – $393,166) 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 4 to 7 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 32
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (2 franchisees) — other measures · PDF p. 69; PDF p. 70
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 71
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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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Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 3 · PDF p. 16 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Litigation total count: 1 disclosed litigation matter
“Other than these actions, no litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.”
Note: Source says no other litigation, but does not expressly state a total count of 1.
Item 3 · PDF p. 15 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: A1 Kitchen & Bath Franchising, LLC v. Proverbs 163 Ventures, Inc. et al.: Affiliate declaratory judgment, contract, conspiracy, trademark infringement, restrictive covenant, unfair competition and damages action; pending, with motion to dismiss denied and counterclaim pending
“A1 KITCHEN & BATH FRANCHISING, LLC, v. PROVERBS 163 VENTURES, INC., JOEL SENGER, AMY SENGER, and SENGER CUSTOM HOMES, LLC ... The court has not yet rendered a decision on this matter.”
Note: Source supports pending matter, but excerpt does not state motion-to-dismiss denial or counterclaim status.
Item 6 · PDF p. 25 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Temporary Designated Manager (per employee or agent for each full or partial day)
“currently, $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day”
Note: Source's $500-per-day amount applies to replacement or additional trainee training, not a temporary designated manager.
Item 6 · PDF p. 25 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: In-Person Consulting Services (per employee or agent for each full or partial day)
“currently, $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day”
Note: Source's $500-per-day amount applies to replacement or additional trainee training, not in-person consulting services.
Item 6 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Annual Conference Fee (for up to 2 people; additional attendees currently $1,000 each)
“The Annual Conference fee is currently $2,000 for up to 2 people to attend... We do not expect this fee to exceed $3,000 for up to 2 people to attend”
Note: Source does not state an Annual Conference Fee or attendee charges.
Item 11 · PDF p. 34 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required software: QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, antivirus software, and designated digital platform software
“updated versions of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and antivirus software; ... The Business Management and Technology System includes software and related services that include fees that are paid through the Technology Fee”
Note: Source requires System-standard software but does not name QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, antivirus, or digital platform software.
Item 11 · PDF p. 46 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Opening deadline: Within 90 days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement
“The Initial Training Program will be provided as soon as practicable after you sign your Franchise Agreement(s) and must be completed within 90 days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement”
Note: Source requires training completion within 90 days, not business opening.
Item 14 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Registered patents: None
“We do not own any registered patents or copyrights that are material to the franchise”
Note: Source says no registered patents material to the franchise, not none absolutely.
Item 17 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Transfer fee: $10,000 for the first franchise agreement; $2,500 for each additional agreement in the same transaction
“If more than one franchise agreement is transferred as part of the same transaction to the same purchaser, the Transfer Fee is $10,000 for the first franchise agreement and $2,500 for each additional franchise agreement”
Note: Source begins the multiple-agreement transfer-fee provision but does not include the claimed amounts.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Coating System Job Size (low) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Coating System $305,184 $6,500 $45,333 $14,700”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Repair Job Size (low) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Repair $3,800 $250 $1,195 $800”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Replacement Job Size (high) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Replacement $22,400 $8,000 $14,964 $14,500”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 70 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Coating System (percentage of system revenue) — 2025 Measurement Period
“Roof Coating System 78.39% 35.71%”
Note: Source does not contain the quoted Roof Coating System percentages or Item 19 context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 70 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Repair (percentage of system revenue) — 2025 Measurement Period
“Roof Repair 1.79% 28.57%”
Note: Source does not contain the quoted Roof Repair percentages or Item 19 context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 70 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Replacement (percentage of system revenue) — 2025 Measurement Period
“Roof Replacement 19.63% 25.00%”
Note: Source does not contain the quoted Roof Replacement percentages or Item 19 context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 70 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Soft Wash (percentage of system revenue) — 2025 Measurement Period
“Soft Wash 0.20% 10.71%”
Note: Source does not contain the quoted Soft Wash percentages or Item 19 context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Soft Wash Job Size (low) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Soft Wash $500 $150 $350 $400”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Replacement Job Size (low) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Replacement $22,400 $8,000 $14,964 $14,500”
Note: Source does not contain the quoted Roof Replacement figures or Item 19 context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Coating System Job Size (high) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Coating System $305,184 $6,500 $45,333 $14,700”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Repair Job Size (high) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Repair $3,800 $250 $1,195 $800”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 19 · PDF p. 69 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Roof Soft Wash Job Size (high) — 2025 Reporting Period
“Roof Soft Wash $500 $150 $350 $400”
Note: Source does not contain the Item 19 table, figures, or stated franchised context.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2024: 1 → 1
“Company- Owned 2024 1 1 0”
Note: Source does not include the Item 20 outlet table or 2024 figures.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total Outlets 2025: 4 → 7
“Total Outlets* 2025 4 7 3”
Note: Source does not include the Item 20 outlet table or 2025 totals.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2023: 1 → 1
“Company- Owned 2023 1 1 0”
Note: Source does not include the Item 20 outlet table or 2023 figures.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2024: 2 → 3
“Franchised 2024 2 3 1”
Note: Source does not contain 2024 outlet counts or the quoted transition.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total Outlets 2024: 3 → 4
“Total Outlets* 2024 3 4 1”
Note: Source does not include the Item 20 outlet table or 2024 totals.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total Outlets 2023: 1 → 3
“Total Outlets* 2023 1 3 2”
Note: Source does not include the Item 20 outlet table or 2023 totals.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2025: 3 → 7
“Franchised 2025 3 7** 4”
Note: Source does not contain 2025 outlet counts or the quoted transition.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2025: 1 → 0
“Company- Owned 2025 1 0* -1”
Note: Source does not include the Item 20 outlet table or 2025 figures.
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