Head-to-head comparison
Sam the Concrete Man vs Superior Walls 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 |  Sam the Concrete Man |  Superior Walls |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $93,070 – $151,185 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22 | $505,000 – $1,425,000 2026 FDD · Item 7 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | Not available No single standard fee identified | $225,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of Gross Revenue, subject to minimum monthly royalty fees Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 | 4% of Gross Sales of Superior Walls Products installed in the preceding calendar month Royalty — Regular License Model 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 113 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54 | 13 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 48 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +47 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +2 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (36 businesses) — revenue and other measures $998,115 mean Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 52 | Franchised (13 locations) — other measures and revenue 239 linear feet per job other Linear Feet for Walls Sold by Individual Licensees · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 45 |
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.