Varsity Zone
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Varsity Zone franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Varsity Zone franchise specializes in HVAC services and mechanical contracting, serving residential and commercial customers with heating, ventilation, and air
Headline figures
Varsity Zone quick facts
- Is Varsity Zone a franchise?
- Yes. Varsity Zone offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 6 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 91).
- How much does it cost to open a Varsity Zone franchise?
- The Varsity Zone Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $224,680 for single-unit estimated initial investment total low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30); $290,562 for single-unit estimated initial investment total high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Varsity Zone charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $15,500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Varsity Zone disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Varsity Zone FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 90). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Varsity Zone locations are there?
- The FDD reports 6 outlets at the end of 2024 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 91). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Varsity Zone 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
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $224,680 (Single-unit estimated initial investment total low); $290,562 (Single-unit estimated initial investment total high); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures and revenue and profit for 1 Franchisee-owned Reporting Business locations.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Varsity Zone head-to-head
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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.
- Single-unit estimated initial investment total lowPDF p. 30$224,680
- Single-unit estimated initial investment total highPDF p. 30$290,562
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty tier 1 rateMain ongoing fee
39 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.
1 locations
Revenue, profit and other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- One Reporting Business, owned by one franchisee operating six territories; full calendar year 2025
- Excluded
- 20 other franchisees excluded because they were not operational for the entire 2025 calendar year.
- Method
- Figures reported by the Reporting Business through franchisor proprietary software; franchisees are not required to use GAAP.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Fiscal years 2023-2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 91
Net +0 outlets, 2024–2024
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 2024 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 ($224,680 – $290,562) 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?
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]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 90
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 91
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
9 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
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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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
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 6 · PDF p. 21 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Royalty tier 1 rate
“Tier 1 $0 - $1,000,000 5%”
Note: The Tier 1 quote does not appear verbatim in the provided excerpt, so the stated 5% rate and $1,000,000 threshold are not verified by the quote as written.
Item 6 · PDF p. 21 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Royalty tier 2 rate
“Tier 2 $1,000,001 - $3,000,000 4%”
Note: The Tier 2 quote does not appear verbatim in the provided excerpt, so the stated 4% rate and range are not verified by the quote as written.
Item 6 · PDF p. 21 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Royalty tier 3 rate
“Tier 3 $3,000,001 and above 3%”
Note: The Tier 3 quote does not appear verbatim in the provided excerpt, so the stated 3% rate is not verified by the quote as written.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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