Cost to Start a SuperGreen Solutions Franchise in 2026

Per the current FDD filed under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 CFR Part 436), total estimated initial investment for a SuperGreen Solutions franchise runs $50,000–$170,000. The wide range reflects different operating models — consulting-focused vs. retail-showroom:

• Franchise fee: $39,500
• Office or showroom setup: $0–$60,000 (home-office consulting model at lower end; retail showroom at upper end)
• Initial product inventory: $5,000–$30,000 (demo products, samples, and initial stock)
• Technology (CRM, energy audit software, website): $3,000–$10,000
• Vehicle and transportation: $0–$20,000 (for site-visit consulting model)
• Marketing and business development: $5,000–$20,000
• Training (initial SuperGreen training program): included in franchise fee
• Working capital (3 months): $5,000–$20,000
• Miscellaneous pre-opening costs: $2,000–$10,000

At $50K–$170K, SuperGreen Solutions is accessible to franchisees who may not require full SBA loan programs. Key financing options:

• SBA 7(a) loan: Covers the full investment range per the SBA 7(a) program. Useful for franchisees pursuing the retail-showroom model at the upper investment tier.
• SBA microloan: The SBA Microloan Program provides up to $50,000 — covering the full lower tier of the SuperGreen investment range for consulting-model operators.
• Equipment and vehicle financing: Standalone financing for work vehicles or showroom display equipment at 5–7 year terms.
• Working capital line of credit: Covers inventory purchases and operating expenses before project revenue ramps.

SuperGreen Solutions suits operators with B2B sales, consulting, or energy industry experience who want to build a business around sustainability. The consulting model requires strong relationship-building skills with commercial and industrial customers — typical clients include small manufacturers, retailers, office buildings, and municipalities. Financial thresholds are among the most accessible in franchising at this investment level. Prior energy industry experience is helpful but not required; the franchise provides technical product training. Operators in markets with high energy costs and active commercial real estate sectors see the strongest ROI.

SuperGreen Solutions operates at a low enough investment level ($50K–$170K) that SBA Express and SBA Microloan are viable paths alongside SBA 7(a) standard — the appropriate structure depends on the operating model chosen. Here is what lenders evaluate:

• DSCR 1.25×+: SBA SOP 50 10 8 sets a minimum global DSCR of 1.15×; consulting franchise lenders typically require 1.25×+ on projected client pipeline revenue. Unlike brick-and-mortar concepts with predictable foot traffic, consulting-model DSCR rests on a projected B2B client pipeline — lenders want to see signed contracts or letters of intent from commercial prospects, not speculative projections, as the DSCR evidence base.
• Equity injection 10–15%: At $50K–$170K total project cost, equity injection runs $5,000–$25,500 from non-borrowed owner funds per SBA SOP 50 10 8. At the lower consulting-model tier, the SBA Microloan (up to $50K) requires minimal equity injection — lenders in the microloan program focus more on business plan quality and operator capacity than on balance-sheet collateral.
• B2B client pipeline documentation: The primary underwriting challenge for consulting franchises is that revenue is relationship-dependent. Lenders ask for business development documentation — a target commercial client list, prior employer or professional relationships that create early referral pipeline, or LOIs from potential customers — to validate the revenue pro forma beyond generic market-size assumptions.
• Low collateral coverage — pro forma quality matters more: At $50K–$170K investment, collateral is typically limited to a work vehicle and minor equipment. SBA Microloan lenders and Express lenders at this tier place greater weight on operator experience and pro forma realism than on hard collateral. A credible energy industry background — even if prior employment rather than ownership — meaningfully strengthens the application.
• Personal credit 660–700+: SBA Express and Microloan lenders at this investment tier use personal credit as a primary risk indicator. A 660+ FICO is a common threshold for SBA Express; Microloan intermediaries vary but generally look for clean credit history and no recent bankruptcies or delinquencies. Source-of-funds documentation for the equity injection is standard at closing.