ESTABLISHED 18-YEAR DRYER VENT WIZARD FRANCHISE - CHICAGO TERRITORY

BUSINESS OVERVIEW
This profitable owner-operator franchise has maintained continuous operations for 18 years in a premium Chicago territory covering parts of Cook and Lake Counties, spanning from the Chicago River on the south to old Fort Sheridan on the north end. The business operates under the Dryer Vent Wizard brand, owned by Neighborly, providing essential residential and commercial dryer vent cleaning, installation, and repair services.

TERRITORY ANALYSIS
• Large established territory significantly exceeding current new franchise territory allocations
• High-density residential market with substantial commercial segment opportunities
• Coverage includes Cook and Lake Counties with prime Chicago locations
• Territory grandfathered under legacy franchise agreements, providing competitive territorial advantage

OPERATIONAL METRICS
• Single owner-operator model with 18-year operational track record
• Established referral network including property managers, realtors, and complementary service providers
• Recurring revenue model with repeat customer base
• Universal market need - virtually every residential property needs this service + many commercial segments.
• Professional business valuation completed

SCALABILITY FRAMEWORK
• Current single-employee operation presents immediate expansion opportunity
• Franchisor-recommended growth path scaling through hiring additional technicians
• Seller willing to provide extended support for new owner to hire additional technicians to scale business
• Corporate support available through Neighborly call center and cross-brand marketing initiatives

FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum net worth: $100,000
• Minimum liquidity: $50,000
• Franchisor approval required for transfer
• Vehicle not included - allows buyer flexibility for equipment selection

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• 18-year established customer base and operational history
• Recurring revenue streams with high customer retention potential
• Grandfathered large territory provides competitive advantage
• Multiple growth paths: geographic expansion, service line extension, team scaling, etc.
• Essential service category with recession-resistant characteristics

This represents a unique acquisition opportunity combining established operations with significant untapped scaling potential in one of the nation's largest metropolitan markets.