Franchise Deep Dive: Empower Brands Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

LAST UPDATED: December 2023
FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://empowerfranchising.com/
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1,400+ territories 
REPORTED COST TO GET IN: See Below
REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Empower Brands is a multi-brand franchisor that operates a number of industry-leading commercial and residential brands serving homes and businesses across North America. Empower Brands was founded in 2022, when franchise leaders Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands united. 

As an umbrella company, the Empower Brands family now consists of franchise concepts such as Archadeck Outdoor Living, Bumble Roofing, Canopy Lawn Care, Conserva Irrigation, FRSTeam, Intelligent Office, Jan-Pro, Koala Insulation, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Superior Fence & Rail and Wallaby Windows. 

How Many Empower Brands Locations Are There?

According to chief development officer Scott Sutton, Empower Brands currently has almost 1,400 territories in operation and nearly 650 franchise owners across its 11 brands. 

What Is Empower Brands’ Business Model?

Empower Brands, backed by private equity firm MidOcean Partners, is focused on growing world-class brands by “unleashing unwavering determination, devotion, and achievement.”

The company’s business model is centered around providing customers with the highest-quality products and services within the commercial and home services industries, while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. 

“We’re focused on creating the systems, processes, and teams to support franchisees through the tenure of their business — from the day they sign their FDD to the day they sell their business,” the brand wrote on its website. “Our passion is to champion the success of franchisees across each of our current and future industry-leading franchise brands.

As part of its goal, Empower Brands says it is built on relationships. Everyone at Empower has a “franchisee-first mindset.” The company boasts that its team is always available to franchisees, and the staff is dedicated to providing personal support to help owners scale their business. 

How Much Can Empower Brands Franchise Owners Make? 

Overall, in the 2022 fiscal year, Empower Brands saw total sales of around $1.11 billion. To learn more about what you can make as a franchise owner of each of its brands, contact the team about reading its Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.

How Much Does It Cost To Open an Empower Brands Franchise?

As of the publishing of this story, the initial investment required to open each Empower Brand franchise is as follows: 

• Archadeck Outdoor Living: $61,125 to $118,550 
• Bumble Roofing: $164K to $261K
• Canopy Lawn Care: $80,300 to $147,700
• Conserva Irrigation: $84,800 to $110,000
• FRSTeam: $44,375 to $411,000
• Intelligent Office: $359,035 to $1,185,596
• Jan-Pro: Contact the brand for more information
• Koala Insulation: $200,000
• Outdoor Lighting Perspectives: $80,025 to $184,050
• Superior Fence & Rail: $133,000 to $199,300
• Wallaby Windows: $136,293 to $205,570

What Is the Franchise Fee for Empower Brands?

The franchise fee required to open each Empower Brand franchise is as follows: 

• Archadeck Outdoor Living: $59,500
• Bumble Roofing: $49,500
• Canopy Lawn Care: $49,500
• Conserva Irrigation: $49,500
• FRSTeam: $35,000 to $45,000
• Intelligent Office: $49,500
• Jan-Pro: Contact the brand for more information
• Koala Insulation: $49,500
• Outdoor Lighting Perspectives: $42,175 to $59,500
• Superior Fence & Rail: $59,500
• Wallaby Windows: $49,500

Who’s On Empower Brands’ Leadership Team?

• Scott Zide — CEO
• Michael Borreca — SVP and CFO
• Tom O’Hare — COO of Commercial Division
• Tom Welter — COO of Residential Division
• Scott Sutton — Chief Development Officer
• Sanjay Malhotra — VP and General Counsel
• Michael Reeder — Brand President of Archadeck Outdoor Living
• Russ Jundt — Brand President of Conserva Irrigation
• Holly Murry — Brand President of FRSTeam
• Heather Harris — Brand President of Intelligent Office
• Gary Bauer — Brand President of Jan-Pro
• Rich Young — Brand President of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
• Zach Peyton — Brand President of Superior Fence & Rail

What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About Empower Brands?

• Empower Brands Celebrates All 4 Residential Brands Being Named On The 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 
• Empower Reflects on Successful First Year With Four Acquisitions 
• Empower Brands Surges Forward: A Year of Remarkable Growth and Expansion 
• Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands Rebrand as Empower Brands
• Empower Brands Announces Joint Venture with Canopy Lawn Care

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