About LepreGoat Ventures Franchise
LepreGoat Ventures is a franchise system that has been offering business opportunities since 2024, backed by SBS Franchising LLC.
The brand provides franchise owners with a structured business model, training, and ongoing support to help them establish and grow their operations.
The franchise fee ranges from $3,600 to $62,100 when paid in cash, or $4,000 to $69,000 when financed.
LepreGoat Ventures Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$4K
Average Investment
$42K
Maximum Investment
$80K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3,600 to $62,100 (cash) or $4,000 to $69,000 (financed) | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Billings of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Not currently imposed; up to 1% of Gross Billings if imposed | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $4,450 – $79,750 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $4K–$80K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Billings) and marketing fee (Not currently imposed; up to 1% of Gross Billings if imposed) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $3,600 | $69,000 |
| Brand Certification Program Expenses (2) | $0 | $500 |
| Professional Costs (3) | $0 | $2,000 |
| Real Estate (4) | $0 | $750 |
| Vehicle (5) | $0 | $500 |
| Insurance (6) | $100 | $2,500 |
| Equipment & Supply Starter Package (7) | $650 | $2,000 |
| Business Licenses (8) | $75 | $500 |
| Additional Funds (4 months) (9) | $25 | $2,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 5% of yearly Gross Billings of Customer Contracts being sold/transferred (minimum $750) or 10% of sales price if transfer 10% or more of ownership in Franchisee; Customer Contract Transfer Fee: $50 administration fee plus the greater of $100 or 10% of prior month’s billings under Customer Contract |
| Renewal Fee | No payment of an additional franchise fee or renewal fee will be required |
| Administration Fee | 10% of Gross Billings for the preceding calendar month |
| Business Insurance Fee (Optional) | [5%] of Gross Billings for the preceding calendar month |
| Additional Customer Contracts – Account Acquisition | $ (additional monthly billing provided by the new Customer Contract) - $ (monthly owed by you to Stratus) x (3 or 4 or 5) = Account Acquisition Fee |
| Name Changes - Additions/Deletions | Flat fee of $250 |
| Customer Requested Troubled Transfer Fee | $50 administration and $75 complaint fee, plus the greater of $100 or 10% of prior month’s billings under Customer Contract |
| Account Abandonment Fee | Loss of all revenue owed, plus Customer Requested Troubled Transfer fee |
| Complaint Fees | $75 for the second or more complaints to us within 120 calendar days |
| Failure to Service Fee | Greater of $75 or 10% of prior month’s billings under Customer Contract |
| Service Fee | $50 per hour for every hour we spend fixing issues at the Franchisee’s customer site; $50 fee for not turning in monthly statement by the 10th of the following month; $25 fee per Customer evaluation not completed and turned in by the 10th of the following month |
| Account Cancellation for Cause Fee | $75 complaint fee, plus 50% of one month’s Gross Billings on the first Customer Contract lost; 75% of one month’s Gross Billings for the second Customer Contract lost; and one full month’s Gross Billings for every Customer Contract lost thereafter in a 12-month period of time |
| Isolated (Special) Services Fee | 10% of the price for the services stated in the contract |
| Re-Certification Fee | $75 per class |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 8 hours classroom, 6.5 hours on-the-job (Total 14.5 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 8 |
| On-the-Job Training | 6.5 |
| Training Location | Stratus of Northern Virginia’s office or at a location to be determined, or at an existing customer's building. |
| Additional Training | Stratus of Northern Virginia provides advisory services on promotional efforts, business/operational problems, and customer relations. It also offers additional training under the Brand Certification Program at its sole discretion, including group seminars which may be mandatory and are provided at no cost to the franchisee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | You will conduct your business within the Territory set forth in the Franchise Agreement. This Territory is not an exclusive territory, meaning that Stratus of Northern Virginia may grant other Stratus franchises in the Territory. Stratus of Northern Virginia will sell numerous Stratus janitorial franchises in the same area as the Territory and may establish company-owned outlets. The franchisor and SBS Franchising reserve the right to use various channels of distribution within the Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 12 years |
| Renewal Term | 12 years |
| Renewal Fee | No payment of an additional franchise fee or renewal fee will be required |
| Renewal Conditions | Notify Stratus of Northern Virginia of intent to renew at least 180 days and no more than 60 days prior to expiration of term, sign a new franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms and conditions) at least 30 days prior to expiration of term, no default under Franchise Agreement, and update equipment and supplies. |
| Transfer Fee | 5% of yearly Gross Billings of Customer Contracts being sold/transferred (minimum $750) or 10% of sales price if transfer 10% or more of ownership in Franchisee; Customer Contract Transfer Fee: $50 administration fee plus the greater of $100 or 10% of prior month’s billings under Customer Contract. |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee qualifies, transfer fee paid, purchase agreement approved, Brand Certification Program arranged, release signed by you and current agreement signed by new franchisee. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate if franchisee defaults on the Franchise Agreement (e.g., failure to meet obligations, discontinuance of a Customer Contract without prior consent, attempt to assign agreement or assets without prior consent, breach of Franchise Agreement). Non-curable defaults include conviction of felony, insolvency, or voluntary abandonment. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after expiration or termination |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise and for 2 years after expiration or termination, you are prohibited from diverting/soliciting business/customers from the franchisor or other franchisees, or providing commercial cleaning/maintenance services to customers serviced by you or the system within the previous 18-month period, or damaging goodwill, within the Territory or 20 miles from the Territory. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must participate in the operation and management of the day-to-day functions of your Franchised Business. One owner holding at least 50% ownership must be named as the managing owner and be in charge of directing operations. Each owner, manager, and supervisor must successfully complete the Brand Certification Program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must use Stratus's private branded chemicals and purchase/lease equipment and certain chemicals/supplies according to Stratus's specifications from approved vendors. If a customer specifies certain products/equipment, franchisees are obligated to purchase/lease them if they comply with OSHA requirements. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must submit a "Request for Approval" for non-approved equipment, chemicals, supplies, or suppliers. Stratus of Northern Virginia will test for performance indications and notify of approval or disapproval within 30 days. Request is deemed disapproved if no response is received within 30 days. Stratus branded chemicals have met all requirements. Approval can be revoked if quality or operational standards are no longer met. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | SBS Franchising LLC received approximately $2,898 in rebates from its supplier of green cleaning chemicals (Nyco) from purchases by master franchisees and franchisees in its most recent fiscal year (ending Dec 31, 2023). Stratus of Northern Virginia had revenues of approximately $3,800.00 from the sale of equipment, chemicals, supplies, insurance, or uniforms to Unit Franchisees, representing less than 1% of its total revenues. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Stratus of Northern Virginia may offer to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee and the Account Acquisition Fee. The initial franchise fee financing is payable over a three-year period in equal monthly installments with 15% annual interest, secured by a promissory note and/or personal guarantee. The Account Acquisition Fee can be financed via a sweat equity option (deducted from monthly statements without interest) or a loan option (payable over three years in equal monthly installments with 15% annual interest, deducted from Gross Billings). Pre-payment is allowed without penalty for both. |
LepreGoat Ventures Franchise Earnings — Item 19
LepreGoat Ventures 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.
LepreGoat Ventures 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.
LepreGoat Ventures Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLepreGoat Ventures 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.
LepreGoat Ventures System Growth
Total Units
6
Franchised
6
Company-Owned
0
LepreGoat Ventures currently operates 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 1 states: Virginia
LepreGoat Ventures Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a LepreGoat Ventures franchise ranges from $4,450 to $79,750, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $3,600 to $62,100 (cash) or $4,000 to $69,000 (financed). The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
LepreGoat Ventures charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Billings of gross sales, plus a Not currently imposed; up to 1% of Gross Billings if imposed contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the LepreGoat Ventures 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 LepreGoat Ventures to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
LepreGoat Ventures 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.
LepreGoat Ventures has been franchising since 2015. The FDD shows an investment range of $4,450-$79,750, a 5% of Gross Billings royalty, and includes an 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 $3,600 to $62,100 (cash) or $4,000 to $69,000 (financed) and the total investment ranges from $4,450 to $79,750 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $4,450 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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