About DryJect Franchise
DryJect is a specialized turf care franchise offering a patented natural grass aeration service for golf courses, sports fields, parks, recreation departments, schools, and colleges.
The technology fills aeration holes with sand or soil amendments, producing smooth, playable surfaces that outperform traditional aeration methods.
The franchise fee is $29,500, and the company has been franchising since 2014.
DryJect Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$45K
Average Investment
$153K
Maximum Investment
$262K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | The greater of: 8% of Gross Revenues or, for the first partial calendar year: $450 per month after 3 months; the second full calendar year: $900 per month; the third full calendar year: $1,300 per month; the fourth full calendar year and forward: $1,450 per month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | The greater of: 2% of Gross Revenue or, for months 1-3: $0 per month; months 4-12: $100 per month; months 13-24: $200 per month; months 25-36: $300 per month; months 37 and forward: $400 per month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $44,565 – $261,650 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $45K–$262K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (The greater of: 8% of Gross Revenues or, for the first partial calendar year: $450 per month after 3 months; the second full calendar year: $900 per month; the third full calendar year: $1,300 per month; the fourth full calendar year and forward: $1,450 per month) and marketing fee (The greater of: 2% of Gross Revenue or, for months 1-3: $0 per month; months 4-12: $100 per month; months 13-24: $200 per month; months 25-36: $300 per month; months 37 and forward: $400 per month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $29,500 | $29,500 |
| Initial Inventory (Note 2) | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Signage (Note 3) | $650 | $750 |
| Equipment Package (Note 4) | $2,445 | $160,500 |
| Travel for Initial Training (Note 5) | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Start-Up Supplies (Note 6) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Legal & Accounting Fees (Note 7) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Vehicle (Note 8) | $2,220 | $36,000 |
| Office Equipment & Furniture (Note 9) | $400 | $1,600 |
| Office Supplies (Note 10) | $100 | $300 |
| Insurance Deposit (Note 11) | $750 | $1,200 |
| Permits, Licenses & Fees (Note 12) | $100 | $300 |
| Local Advertising Expenditures (Note 13) | $400 | $1,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $0 |
| Additional Funds (Working Capital/ 3 months) (Note 15) | $2,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 40% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Audit Fee | Actual costs of audit plus interest on amount of overdue monies |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $100 per incident plus 1½% interest per month, or maximum allowed by law |
| Payment by Credit Card | Amount of the credit card processing fee |
| Additional Training, Assistance & Refresher Training | Reasonable per diem amount to be charged by us |
| Technician Services | Currently $500 to $700 per diem plus travel and lodging expenses |
| On-site Contract Management | Currently $900 per diem or per service call plus travel and lodging expenses |
| Attorney Fees and Costs | Actual fees and costs |
| Supplier Approval | Actual costs of testing supplier |
| Indemnification | Actual costs of indemnification |
| Replacement Manual Fee | $200 for each replacement manual |
| Liquidated Damages | Will vary under the circumstances |
| Conference Registration Fee | Up to $500 |
| Customer Complaints | Actual cost to satisfy your customers |
| Failure to Maintain Insurance | Cost of insurance and, if not obtained by you, our procurement expense |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Up to 4 business days (initial management) + up to 4 business days (on-site opening) |
| Classroom Training | 22 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 10 hours |
| Training Location | Hatboro, PA |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may offer additional or refresher training courses periodically, which can be mandatory or optional. These courses may be conducted at headquarters or other designated locations. Franchisees are responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses for all training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | An area sufficient to encompass a minimum of the equivalent of 200 eighteen-hole golf courses |
| Description | The Franchise Agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate a DryJect Franchised Business within a Designated Territory, which must be selected by the franchisee and approved by the franchisor. Approval is based on factors like the number of golf courses, potential parks, recreation facilities, schools, colleges, and other large turf areas. The franchisor will not grant others the right to operate a similar or competitive business under the DryJect Marks within this territory. However, the franchisor and its affiliates may operate businesses or grant franchises under different names or offering different goods/services within or outside the territory. Franchisees may not solicit or accept customers from outside their Designated Territory without prior written approval. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 renewal terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must provide timely notice, be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, have paid all monies due, sign a new franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms), meet current qualifications, pay the renewal fee, and sign a general release of claims. |
| Transfer Fee | 40% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Proposed transferee must meet current franchisor standards, not operate a similar business, and sign the current form of Franchise Agreement. The franchisee must pay the transfer fee, and the franchisor has the right to approve the material terms and conditions of the transfer. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate for various curable defaults (e.g., failure to pay fees, submit reports, maintain standards, obtain approvals, or comply with agreements) after 15 days' notice. Non-curable defaults leading to immediate termination include abandonment, misuse of marks, consistent underreporting of gross revenues, operating in violation of law, material misrepresentation, unauthorized assignment, disclosure of confidential information, adverse acts to the brand, felony conviction, failure to satisfy judgments, or creating health/safety concerns. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term and for two years after termination or expiration, the franchisee (and controlling persons) may not directly or indirectly engage in, advise, or invest in a competitive business offering substantially similar products/services within a 50-mile radius of any DryJect franchised, company-owned, or affiliate-owned business. They also cannot solicit or divert customers or employees to a competitor. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | While not required to personally operate the business, if the franchisee is not personally operating it, a fully trained manager must always be in charge. Owners with 20% or more equity must personally guarantee all obligations. Spouses or domestic partners of owners must sign a Spousal Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase specified products, equipment, inventory, and signage from suppliers approved in writing by the franchisor. This includes proprietary equipment like three model 4810 DryJect® machines and certain spare parts, which must be purchased from the franchisor or its affiliate. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor maintains written lists of approved items (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and approved suppliers. Franchisees may only purchase approved soil amendments and must purchase advertising and promotional materials, brochures, fliers, forms, business cards, and letterhead that conform to franchisor specifications from approved vendors only. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | For the period ending December 31, 2022, the affiliate DryJect, Inc. Acquisition Corporation realized $1,035,100.28 in revenues from the sales of required purchases, accounting for 38.7% of its total revenues of $2,676,372.59. The franchisor, DryJect Management, LLC, did not receive any revenue from franchisees from the sale of required purchases for the same period. |
DryJect Franchise Earnings — Item 19
DryJect does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
DryJect does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
DryJect Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDryJect has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
DryJect System Growth
Total Units
27
Franchised
27
Company-Owned
0
DryJect currently operates 27 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
Transfers: 4 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 20 states: CA, FL, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.6M
Net Income
$1.0M
Total Assets
$1.7M
Audited by Parenteau & O'Hara, P.C. for year ending December 31st.
DryJect Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a DryJect franchise ranges from $44,565 to $261,650, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $29,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
DryJect charges a royalty fee of The greater of: 8% of Gross Revenues or, for the first partial calendar year: $450 per month after 3 months; the second full calendar year: $900 per month; the third full calendar year: $1,300 per month; the fourth full calendar year and forward: $1,450 per month of gross sales, plus a The greater of: 2% of Gross Revenue or, for months 1-3: $0 per month; months 4-12: $100 per month; months 13-24: $200 per month; months 25-36: $300 per month; months 37 and forward: $400 per month contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the DryJect Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from DryJect to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
DryJect does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
DryJect has been franchising since 2014. The FDD shows an investment range of $44,565-$261,650, a The greater of: 8% of Gross Revenues or, for the first partial calendar year: $450 per month after 3 months; the second full calendar year: $900 per month; the third full calendar year: $1,300 per month; the fourth full calendar year and forward: $1,450 per month royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $29,500 and the total investment ranges from $44,565 to $261,650 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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