Head-to-head comparison
The Covery vs Vavia 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 |  The Covery |  Vavia |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $228,400 – $410,200 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16 | $436,049 – $857,992 Single Territory — Total Estimate 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $50,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10 | $0.13 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Greater of 8% of Gross Sales or $800 per month Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11 | 8% · Percentage of Gross Sales; greater of 8% of Gross Sales or applicable Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement; 12% for qualifying Out of Territory Gross Sales Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 14 Outlets at end of 2025 2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 56 | 20 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +13 Calculated: 2022–2025 | +7 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (1 locations) — revenue and other measures $270,000 other Total Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 37 Company-owned (1 locations) — revenue and profit — Minneapolis Community $471,809 other Total Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 38 Company-owned (1 locations) — revenue and profit — St. Paul Community $567,023 other Total Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 38 | Franchised (16 locations) — revenue $1,419,280 mean Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 Franchised (16 outlets) — other measures 147 dumpsters other Dumpster Inventory · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 50 Company-owned (1 locations) — adjusted operating results $3,408,800 other Adjusted Profit · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 46 |
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.