Facebook
Mandatoryng and Your Local Marketing As incurred Payable to third parties, us, or Marketing (Note 4) Fee is variable and is an affiliate. Our required typically 18-25% of your supplier for Facebook target reve
From the filings
+145.455% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Dryer Vent Superheroes Franchising
Home servicesSoftware purchasing at Dryer Vent Superheroes Franchising is controlled at the headquarters level in Tennessee, where the executive team mandates specific systems for all 54 franchised locations. The brand already requires Workiz CRM and the KTA Platform, creating a defined tech landscape for vendors to navigate. With 58 total units and a 10-year initial term, the addressable market is small but concentrated under centralized decision-making.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
58
54 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+145.455%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
—
national + local
Initial fee
$49K
per unit
Investment range
$87K–$151K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing. It is a floor, not a total — the filing discloses one of the two headline fees.
6%+of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
2 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
Workiz
Mandatoryffiliate Technology Fee Currently $650 per Monthly via ACH at the Payable to us. The first (Note 2) month for a single same time as payment is due upon the earlier directory and a Workiz Continuing Ro
Canva
reement, Section 7.1). e. provide you with samples or digital artwork of advertising and promotional materials for your initial marketing activities. We use a company print store, Canva and Vistaprint
Google Analytics
); 4. your single user access to a job tracking software platform that is integrated with Workiz; 5. your local marketing dashboard that you can use to see your Facebook spending, Google Analytics, Go
Google Business Profile
racking software platform and access for up to 5 users for Workiz and other technology, hosting and maintenance for your local website, directory submission and monitoring of your Google Business Dire
Instagram
dashboard that you can use to see your Facebook spending, Google Analytics, Google My Business data; 6. your set up of automated Google review service; 7. your local Facebook and Instagram profiles an
LinkedIn
erative advertising with other Dryer Vent Superheroes franchisees in your area, 24 with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or
Twitter
e in cooperative advertising with other Dryer Vent Superheroes franchisees in your area, 24 with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Y
Vistaprint
ection 7.1). e. provide you with samples or digital artwork of advertising and promotional materials for your initial marketing activities. We use a company print store, Canva and Vistaprint corporate
YouTube
vertising with other Dryer Vent Superheroes franchisees in your area, 24 with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or any other
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 5 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We specify that you must obtain a license for, implement and faithfully use KTA Platform accounting software.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor may independently access from a remote location, at any time, all information inputted to and/or compiled by Franchisee’s computer system or any off-site server it maintains.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are the required provider of the job tracking software and Workiz, which is the point-of-sale and customer relation management (“CRM”) software paid through your Technology Fee contribution.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
The Franchise Agreement gives us the right, in our discretion, to create a franchisee advisory council to communicate ideas, including proposed advertising policies.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to make updates or require function replacements to the required computers, software, hardware, and other communication devices in the Operations Manual at our sole discretion.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
As of the Issuance Date, we derive no revenue or other material consideration from franchisee purchases.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
20Item 8
We estimate your required purchases represent approximately 20% of your total opening expenses (excluding the cost of real estate and improvements) and approximately 20% of your required purchases and leases.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
If you request that we approve a proposed item or supplier, we may charge you an evaluation fee of $500, which may be refunded if the proposed supplier is approved for use by the entire system.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisor may exercise its authority, pursuant to such documents, to obtain any and all of Franchisee’s rights to the telephone numbers of the Franchised Business and all related telephone directory listings and other business listings, and all Internet listings…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 1
Your Franchised Business must accept credit cards through our Workiz Pay system only and will be obligated to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to establish quality assurance programs conducted by third-party providers, including, but not limited to, customer surveys and periodic quality assurance audits (“Quality Review Services”).
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may from time to time revise the contents of the Manual and other materials created or approved for use in the operation of the Franchised Business.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
After a location for the Franchised Business is consented to by Franchisor and acquired by Franchisee pursuant to this Agreement, the location shall be set forth on Attachment 10 of this Agreement.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site without our prior written approval.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
We require you to spend a minimum of $4,000 per month per unit on local advertising to promote your Franchised Business for the first year of operations.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
We require you to spend a minimum of $4,000 per month per unit on local advertising to promote your Franchised Business for the first year of operations.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
If the Franchised Business operates within a DMA for which an approved advertising cooperative exists, Franchisee will contribute to the advertising cooperative the amounts required by the cooperative up to 2% of the Gross Revenue of the Franchised Business during each month.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, supplies, and computer software for the Franchised Business from vendors we have approved and who meet our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, supplies, and computer software for the Franchised Business from vendors we have approved and who meet our specifications.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
All transactions, including consultations, work orders, estimates, proposals, invoices and all payments including credit card transactions, must take place through Workiz.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Payments of the Continuing Royalty Fee and all other monthly fees are due on the fifth (5th) of each month for the previous calendar month and must be paid only by ACH initiated by Franchisor.
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must recruit, hire, train, schedule, equip, dress, discipline, manage and supervise a competent, conscientious staff to meet the System Standards, compliant with such uniforms and/or dress code as Franchisor may prescribe in the Manual
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
All transactions, including consultations, work orders, estimates, proposals, invoices and all payments including credit card transactions, must take place through Workiz.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
you are required to use Workiz for your CRM and all transactions, leads, quotes, estimates, and payments must go through this system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for all continuing and advanced training programs at the then-current training fee.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
If we require it, you must attend mandatory advanced training and/or attend an annual business meeting or franchisee conference for up to 5 days each year at a location we designate.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?Item 16
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at Dryer Vent Superheroes
Dryer Vent Superheroes Franchising operates 58 total units, with 54 franchised locations and 4 company-owned outlets. The brand is headquartered in Tennessee and serves the home services sector. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is limited to these 58 units, all under centralized purchasing control. The franchise system does not disclose average unit volume (AUV) in its 2026 FDD, and year-over-year unit growth figures are not available. Royalties run at 6.0% of gross revenue, and the initial franchise term spans 10 years. While the unit count is modest, the mandated tech stack creates a captive audience for complementary or replacement software solutions.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits with the executive team at the franchisor level. The 2026 FDD lists Thomas Scott as Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Matt Gilleland as Chief Financial Officer, Alex Gilleland as Brand Manager, Kayla Ryan as VP of Marketing, and Ari O’Brien as Chief Development Officer. For a software vendor, the likely buying center includes the CEO and CFO for budget approval, the Brand Manager and VP of Marketing for operational and marketing technology, and the Chief Development Officer for tools supporting franchise growth. There is no multi-unit operator influence; the single mapped operator runs one location, meaning no franchisee has the scale to drive independent tech decisions.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD mandates four specific technology components: CRM software, the KTA Platform, Workiz, and Workiz CRM. Workiz is a field service management platform that includes scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and customer communication features. The KTA Platform likely serves as a business management or compliance tool, though its exact function is not detailed in the FDD extract. No other POS, accounting, or marketing systems are named as mandated. Vendors offering integrations with Workiz or the KTA Platform, or proposing replacements that meet the franchisor’s operational requirements, may find an entry point. The absence of a mandated POS system leaves that category open, though any pitch must align with the existing Workiz-centric workflow.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD does not provide a procurement signal, so the franchisor’s supplier model—whether designated, approved, or open—is not disclosed. Vendors should assume a closed or preferred-supplier environment given the mandated tech stack and centralized decision-making. Renewal conditions from Item 17 offer timing clues: franchisees must provide written notice at least ten months before the end of their 10-year term, execute a new franchise agreement, and pay a successor fee of the greater of 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee or $5,000. The renewal term is 5 years. Franchisees must also repair, upgrade, or replace equipment to meet then-current specifications, which could trigger software re-evaluation. With no disclosed unit growth rate, vendors cannot predict expansion-driven buying cycles, but renewal-driven upgrades represent a recurring window every 10 years per unit.
How to read the Dryer Vent Superheroes FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the authoritative source for all data on this page. It details the franchisor’s executives, mandated technology, unit counts, and contractual terms. The embedded PDF viewer below provides full access. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 11 (franchisor’s obligations, where tech mandates appear), Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services), and Item 17 (renewal, termination, and transfer). Review these sections to verify the centralized purchasing structure and identify any additional required systems not captured in the extract. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help prioritize your outreach.
Questions vendors ask
Dryer Vent Superheroes Franchising, answered from the filing
The executive team, including CEO Thomas Scott and CFO Matt Gilleland, controls software decisions. Brand Manager Alex Gilleland and VP of Marketing Kayla Ryan likely influence operational and marketing tech choices.
The 2026 FDD mandates CRM software, the KTA Platform, Workiz, and Workiz CRM. No other specific POS or operational systems are disclosed in the filing.
There are 58 total units: 54 franchised and 4 company-owned. The single mapped operator is in Tennessee, indicating a highly concentrated footprint.
The FDD does not extract a specific procurement signal from Item 8. The procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed in the available data.
Renewal conditions require written notice 10 months before the 10-year term ends, with a 5-year successor term. Contract windows may align with these renewal cycles, though recent unit growth data is not disclosed.
The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can view the embedded PDF viewer below to review the full document and verify the details cited on this page.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
35 operators run 35 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit35
Top states by locations
| TX | 4 |
|---|---|
| FL | 3 |
| NV | 3 |
| KY | 2 |
| TN | 2 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Dryer Vent Superheroes Franchising
strategic_multibrand of Home Run Holdings.
Sibling brands
Related Home services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.