Head-to-head comparison
Roof Scientist vs The Roof Resource 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 Roof Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $218,867 – $393,166 Total Estimated Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32 | $120,067 – $145,683 Total Estimate 2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 19 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $59,900 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16 | $75,000 2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 |
| 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 | Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or applicable minimum monthly royalty fee requirement; minimum monthly requirement ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on territory size Royalty 2025 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 7 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 71 | 9 Outlets at end of 2024 2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 43 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +6 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +8 Calculated: 2022–2024 |
| 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 | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation |
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.