Data Verification Status: Verified Source — Incomplete Data
The FDD source for Gorilla Property Services has been verified (government filing), but core financial figures were not extracted from this filing — investment range and unit counts are not available. The filing may use non-standard disclosure formats. Request the FDD directly from the franchisor for complete figures. Extracted from 2026 FDD filed with MN CARDS (file #11617). Source: 11617-2026.pdf
Gorilla Property Services
FDD data sourced from 2026 MN CARDS filing (file #11617)
Gorilla Property Services franchise — MN CARDS FDD 2026.
Key Metrics
Total Investment
Not disclosed
Avg Revenue (Item 19)
$313,405
Gross revenue, 2026 FDD
Royalty Rate
—
2026 FDD
Total Units
Not disclosed
Franchise Overview
Money: What You Pay, What You Make
Investment costs, ongoing fees, and disclosed revenue — FDD Items 5, 6, 7, and 19
Where Every Revenue Dollar Goes
Approximate allocation of each dollar of gross sales — from FDD Items 6, 8, and 19. Not a profit projection.
Diligence Scores
Computed from government-filed FDD data. Each score is 0–100. Methodology is public and citation-backed.
System Health
Based on Item 20 outlet trends
Franchisor Strength
Based on Item 21 financials + Items 3-4
Contract Burden
Based on Item 17 terms + Item 12 territory
Economics
Based on Item 19 + fee burden
Confidence
Data completeness + extraction quality
Composite Grade
Economics + Diligence + Confidence
Scores are editorial calculations from cited government filings (2026 FDD). They are not investment advice. Missing economics data does not indicate poor economics — it means Item 19 revenue data is unavailable for scoring. See methodology for details.
Data Coverage
Gov-filed FDD · 2026
5/11
items populated
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representation
| Disclosed metric: Reported Revenue (Type Unspecified)— Profit not disclosed | |
| Average Revenue (Type Unspecified) | $313,405 |
| Basis | all units |
| Time Period | Annual |
Item 19 Data Quality
Before comparing this revenue figure to other brands, review these data-quality flags.
Revenue type unclear
The FDD does not clearly specify whether figures are gross sales, net sales, or a profit metric. This limits comparability.
Profit not disclosed
Item 19 reports revenue only. No expense breakdown is provided. Profit cannot be determined from this disclosure alone.
All units included
Revenue figure includes all reporting units — broadest, most conservative sample basis.
Sample size not specified
The FDD does not state how many units contributed to this figure.
Current data (2026)
Revenue figures are from 2026 — recent and relevant.
Fee Structure
| Initial Franchise Fee | Not disclosed |
| Total Investment Range | Not disclosed |
| Royalty | — |
| Marketing / Ad Fund | — |
Operations: The Rules You Live By
Contract terms, territory, suppliers, training, and financing — FDD Items 8, 10, 11, 12, 17
Supplier Dependency — Item 8
Restrictions on where you must buy products and whether the franchisor profits from those arrangements.
Franchisor Receives Supplier Revenue
The franchisor or an affiliate receives rebates, commissions, or other compensation from required suppliers. This is a hidden cost — the effective price you pay for supplies is inflated above market rate.
| Required Purchases | No — open sourcing |
| Approved Supplier List | No |
| Alternative Supplier Allowed | — |
| Supplier Lock-in Score | 8/10High restriction |
Supplier Dependence — Item 8
Required purchases, approved suppliers & lock-in analysis
Critical Supplier Dependence
Franchisor or affiliate receives revenue from supplier arrangements.
Source: FDD Item 8 (Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services) · Lock-in score is editorial analysis
Management Quality — Item 2 (Business Experience)
Adequate Management Signal
Long-tenured executives (5+ years); thin executive bench (≤1 senior role identified).
1
Senior Execs
✗ No
Franchise Exp.
✓ Yes
Stable Leadership
✓ No
Recent Changes
Source: FDD Item 2 (Business Experience) · Extraction confidence: medium
Contract Terms at a Glance
Key franchise agreement provisions — from FDD Item 17. These define your legal relationship.
System Health: Is It Growing or Shrinking?
Unit openings, closures, transfers, and geographic spread — FDD Item 20
Unit Economics — Item 20 (Outlets & Franchisee Information)
Units Opened
+2023
Units Closed
-2027
Units Transferred
0
| Net Growth | +0 units |
| Turnover Rate | 0% |
Outlet Churn Anatomy — Item 20
Exit-type breakdown for the 2026 FDD reporting period. Source: government-filed FDD.
stable System
System is stable — net 0 units. Normal turnover for the category.
Opened
+2023
Exited
-4081
Net
+0
| Exit Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
Terminations (forced by franchisor) Franchisor forced closure. Can indicate unit non-performance or relationship breakdown. | 4 | — |
Non-renewals (not offered renewal) Franchisor declined to renew. Similar signal to termination — unit was not retained. | 31 | 1% |
Reacquisitions (franchisor bought back) Franchisor bought the unit. May indicate strategic consolidation or failing unit rescue. | 2023 | 50% |
Voluntary closures (franchisee-initiated) Franchisee chose to close — often because unit was uneconomical. A high count is concerning. | 2023 | 50% |
1% of exits were franchisor-forced (terminations + non-renewals). Industry benchmark: under 20% is normal.
Franchisor Strength: Can They Support You?
Financial health, litigation history, and audited statements — FDD Items 3, 4, 21
Litigation Summary — Item 3
Active Lawsuits
1
Trend
Lawsuit Types
Franchisor Financial Strength — Item 21
Extracted from audited financial statements filed with the FDD.
Auditor
ey
Financial Strength
adequate
Derived from audited balance sheet
| Franchisor Financials (most recent audited year) | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $144,659 |
| Net Income | $64,939 |
Peer Benchmarks
Ranked within services franchises at a under $150K investment tier. All data from government-filed FDDs.
Percentile rank vs. comparable franchises in the same category and investment tier. For revenue and growth: higher percentile = better. For fees and investment: lower percentile = better (bar shows relative advantage).
Trends & Change Signals
Multi-factor trend detection across revenue, unit count, financials, and litigation.
Overall Trend: stable
No significant deterioration signals. Data is stable across tracked dimensions.
Unit Count (Current Period)
System expanding or stable
Net +0 units; turnover 0%
Buyer Prep: What to Watch For
Key risk areas, questions for existing franchisees, and community insights
Franchisee Interview Prep
Questions to ask current franchisees — generated from red flags, Item 20 exit data, and contract terms in the 2026 FDD. Prioritized: critical questions first.
2027 units closed in the most recent FDD period (4 were forced terminations). Ask franchisees: what actually drove those closures — was it market conditions, operations, or franchisor decisions?
Look for: Franchisees who left voluntarily vs. those terminated. Any pattern by region, years in system, or franchisee profile.
The agreement includes a 3-year, 4-mile post-termination non-compete. Ask franchisees: did you fully understand this when you signed — and do you feel it's fair?
Look for: Whether franchisees feel trapped. High non-compete terms reduce exit flexibility.
How responsive is your franchisor rep — do they actually help when you have a problem, or are they just checking boxes?
Look for: Specific stories (not just vague positives). Ask about a time they needed help urgently — response time matters.
If you decided to sell your franchise tomorrow, how easy would that be? Has the franchisor ever blocked or delayed a transfer you wanted?
Look for: Transfer fee surprises, right-of-first-refusal complications, or franchisor demanding upgrades before approving a sale.
The Item 2 business experience section doesn't show prior franchise system experience in leadership. Ask: how does the corporate team support franchisees who are struggling operationally?
Look for: Whether they have franchise-specific field support, franchise advisory councils, or prior experience navigating the franchisor-franchisee relationship.
Item 2 lists very few senior executives. Ask: what happens to franchisee support if a key person leaves? Is there a succession plan?
Look for: Key-person risk is highest at early-stage or family-run franchisors. Look for documented processes vs. personality-driven operations.
What did your revenue look like in year 1 vs. year 2 vs. now? When did you reach breakeven?
Look for: Year 1 revenue is typically well below Item 19 averages (which often exclude ramp-up units). Expect 12-24 months to reach average.
What did the training actually cover vs. what you needed on day 1? What do you wish you'd learned before opening?
Look for: Gap between training content and operational reality. New franchisees often report the training covered theory but not real-world situations.
Community
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Data sourced from the 2026 FDD filed with a state franchise regulator (MN DFI/CARDS filing). Fields not extractable from the PDF are shown as not available. Last updated 2026-04-02.
Extracted from 2026 FDD filed with MN CARDS (file #11617). Source: 11617-2026.pdf
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