Head-to-head comparison
Roof Scientist vs The Brothers that just do Gutters Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Roof Scientist |  The Brothers that just do Gutters |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $218,867 – $393,166 Total Estimated Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32 | $87,000 – $132,800 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 15 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $59,900 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16 | $59,500 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% · percentage of Gross Revenue; greater of blended 7%-5% or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 | 6% of gross sales or minimum royalty Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 7 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 71 | 25 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 40 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +6 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +24 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (2 franchisees) — other measures $6,500 per accepted contract other Roof Coating System Job Size · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 69 | Franchised (2 locations) — other measures and profit $135,857 other Income · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 37 Franchised and company-owned (3 locations) — adjusted operating results -$137,379.41 other Net Income · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 36 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.