THE SEALS
A Independent brand
About THE SEALS
The SEALS Refrigeration Gasket Specialists is now a franchise of EverSmith brands, the platform for B2B Commercial Facilities franchises (including MilliCare, Prism Specialty Restoration, U.S. Lawns, Kitchen Guard and Clintar) The SEALS is the premier refrigeration gasket and kitchen repair services company that helps commercial kitchens stay compliant and be fully operational. The company is committed to providing the highest quality professional products and services, ranging from refrigeration gaskets, door sweeps, hot-side gaskets, hinges, and more, all designed to save clients money and keep them one step ahead of health inspections.
With several locations across the U.S., The SEALS works with some of the most well-known restaurants, including Red Robin, Chick-fil-a, Carrabba's, Jason Deli's as well as supermarkets, convenience stores, school systems, hospital and more.
Founded in 2010 by Andy Dinkins, The SEALS began franchising in 2021 and was recently acquired by EverSmith Brands, a multi-brand franchisor specializing in B2B franchises, backed by The Riverside Company, a private equity investor. For more information about The SEALS, visit www.CallintheSeals.com.
KEY BUSINESS (B2B) CUSTOMERS: Restaurants, Supermarkets, Convenience Store Operators, Hotels, Colleges, Country Clubs, School Systems, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Hospitality Venues. Anyone that has commercial refrigeration units. BENEFITS • Simple Business (not Complex) • Strong Unit Economics with Low Fixed Overhead • Residual Customers • Demand For The Product • Poor & Fragmented Competition • Flexible schedule for ownership • Scalable • Wide-Open Territories • Recession resistant (Health Inspections aren't going away) • We only provide high quality refrigeration gaskets and install them by certified, trained professionals.
Inside THE SEALS
- Established
- 2010
- First Unit Franchised
- 2021
- Franchised Units
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- Company Owned Units
- —
- States Registered In
- Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
- Cash Investment
- $101,200 - $147,300
- Total Investment
- $101,200 - $147,300
- Minimum Net Worth
- $100,000
- Single Unit Franchise Fee
- Unit 1 = $49,000 / Unit 2 = $29,000 / Units 3+ = $19,000 each
- Royalty
- 10%
- Ad
- 2%
- Average Number of Employees
- 2-3
- Item 19
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- Home-Based
- Yes
- B2B
- Yes
- Master Franchise Opportunities
- Yes
- Veteran Discount
- —
- Financial Assistance Provided
- No
- Site Selection Assistance
- No
- Lease Negotiation Assistance
- No
- Recruiting Assistance
- Yes
- Cooperative Advertising
- No
- Category
- Repair & Restoration, Miscellaneous & Unique
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