U Got Stink?
U GOT STINK FRANCHISING, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching U Got Stink? franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
U Got Stink? franchise specializes in odor elimination services for homes, businesses, and vehicles using advanced deodorization technology and techniques.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open an U Got Stink? franchise?
- The U Got Stink? Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $18,400–$83,515 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 14). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the U Got Stink? initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $2,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- Does U Got Stink? disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed U Got Stink? FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many U Got Stink? locations are there?
- The FDD reports 12 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 35). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $18,400 – $83,515 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets declined by 1 in 2025, to 12 (Systemwide, 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. 14
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- TOTALPDF p. 14$18,400 – $83,515
- Grand TotalMulti-unitPDF p. 15$20,200 – $145,015
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
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.
14 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?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for U Got Stink? has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of April 30 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 35
Net −1 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; 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 ($18,400 – $83,515) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
U Got Stink? reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units decreased from 13 to 12 in 2025. What drove the change?
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?
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. 14
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 35
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
11 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
Bankruptcy disclosure
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.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
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 1 · PDF p. 6 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Year began franchising: February 2011
“We have offered franchises since February 2011.”
Note: Provided source is only a table of contents and does not state when franchising began.
Item 1 · PDF p. 6 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Parent company: No parent company disclosed
“We do not have any affiliate or parent company required to be disclosed in this Disclosure Document.”
Note: Provided source is only a table of contents and does not state the parent-company claim.
Item 1 · PDF p. 6 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Year founded: 2011
“We were organized in Oregon as a limited liability company in 2011.”
Note: Provided source is only a table of contents and does not state the founding year.
Item 1 · PDF p. 6 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Predecessor: Fresh Scent, Inc.
“Our predecessor, Fresh Scent, Inc., an Oregon corporation (our “predecessor”) conducted operations similar to the franchises we are offering from July 2010 to December 2010.”
Note: Provided source is only a table of contents and does not state the predecessor claim.
Item 9 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Key franchisee obligations: Key obligations include site selection, pre-opening purchases and development, training, opening, payment of fees, compliance with standards and manuals, approved products and suppliers, advertising, insurance, staffing, records and reports, audits, transfer, renewal, post-termination duties, noncompetition, and dispute resolution.
“This table lists your principal obligations under the franchise and other agreements. It will help you find more detailed information about your obligations in these agreements and in other items of this disclosure document.”
Note: Source introduces the obligations table but excerpt does not state the extracted list.
Item 10 · PDF p. 19 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Late charge: 18% per annum, or 10% in California
“The late charge will equal 18 % per annum (10% in California).”
Note: The cited late-charge wording is not present in the supplied source excerpt.
Item 10 · PDF p. 20 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchisor financing: Limited financing of the initial franchise fee is offered; otherwise no direct or indirect financing is offered.
“Except as described above, we do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any of your notes, leases or financial obligations.”
Note: Source states no financing except as described in Item 10, but does not specify limited initial-fee financing (page 10).
Item 11 · PDF p. 24 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training location: Vancouver, Washington or another location designated by U Got Stink, which may include the franchise location
“Vancouver, Washington or another location we designate (which may include the location of your Franchised Operation)”
Note: The supplied source excerpt does not state the training location.
Item 11 · PDF p. 24 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training classroom hours: 12 approximate classroom hours
“INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM SUBJECT HOURS OF CLASSROOM TRAINING HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING LOCATION Business Philosophy 2 2 Vancouver, Washington or another location we designate”
Note: Source lists classroom hours by subject; 12 hours is computed, not stated.
Item 11 · PDF p. 21 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Local advertising requirement: At least 2% of gross sales
“You must spend at least 2% of gross sales (beginning on the first day of the second month after the Franchised Operation opens) for advertising and marketing the Franchised Operation.”
Note: The supplied source excerpt does not state the 2% local advertising requirement.
Item 11 · PDF p. 23 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training length: Approximately 5 days
“The training program will last for approximately 5 days at a location to be designated by U Got Stink.”
Note: The supplied source excerpt does not state the initial training program length.
Item 11 · PDF p. 24 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training on-the-job hours: 28 approximate on-the-job hours
“INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM SUBJECT HOURS OF CLASSROOM TRAINING HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING LOCATION Business Philosophy 2 2 Vancouver, Washington or another location we designate (which may include the location of your Franchised Operation) Products & Equipment 4 10 Same as above U Got Stink Policies 2 4 Same as above Operation Procedures 2 10 Same as above Advertising and Marketing 2 2 Same as above”
Note: Source lists on-the-job hours by subject; 28 hours is computed, not stated.
Item 12 · PDF p. 24 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Vehicle territory benchmark: 5 to 50-mile radius
“5 to 50-mile radius for a vehicle Market Segment franchise”
Note: Source lists vehicle radius brackets through 40 to 50 miles, but not a 5 to 50-mile radius.
Item 12 · PDF p. 24 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Territory exclusivity: Exclusive territory
“We will grant you an exclusive territory within which you will operate your Franchised Operation (the “Territory”).”
Note: Source mentions designating the Territory but does not state that it is exclusive.
Item 13 · PDF p. 27 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Principal mark: U Got Stink? The True Odor Eliminators
“We have registered our “U Got Stink? The True Odor Eliminators” mark on the Principal Register of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as follows: Mark Registration Number Registration Date 4118073 March 27, 2012”
Note: Provided source references Marks but does not state the claimed registration details.
Item 15 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Manager allowed after initial period: Yes; after the first 3 months, the operation may be run by a managing owner or Manager
“However, after the first 3 months of operation, your Franchised Operation may be operated either by a managing owner or a Manager.”
Note: Provided source does not include the claimed manager-after-three-months statement.
Item 17 · PDF p. 11 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Transfer fee: $2,500
“Transfer Fee $2,500 At time of permitted transfer Paid to us if you transfer your franchise”
Note: Source requires paying a transfer fee but does not state the extracted amount of $2,500.
Item 21 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Auditor name: Not stated
“Exhibit A provides our audited financial statements as of April 30, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Our fiscal year end is April 30.”
Note: Source does not identify the auditor or explicitly state that the auditor is not stated.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.