Dryer Vent Superheroes Franchising

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.