Varsity Zone
Franchising since 2022 · 20 locations
The total investment to open a Varsity Zone franchise ranges from $204,046 - $268,679. The initial franchise fee is $59,500. Ongoing royalties are 5% plus a 3% advertising fee. Varsity Zone currently operates 20 locations. Data sourced from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.
$204,046 - $268,679
$59,500
20
FPI Score
This franchise has not yet been scored by the Franchise Performance Index. Scores are calculated based on public FDD data, SBA loan performance, and system-level metrics.
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What is the Varsity Zone franchise?
Varsity Zone is rapidly establishing itself as a premier franchise opportunity within the burgeoning home services sector, specifically specializing in essential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services for both residential and commercial clientele. Launched in 2022, though some initial founding activities date back to 2021, the brand officially began its extensive franchising efforts in 2024. This strategic timing allowed it to enter the market with a refined operational model backed by significant industry experience. As a pivotal component under the expansive umbrella of HorsePower Brands, a highly regarded multi-brand franchisor celebrated for its diverse and successful portfolio within the home services landscape, this offering benefits immensely from a wealth of collective knowledge and a proven support infrastructure. Josh Skolnick is recognized as a key founder, anchoring the corporate headquarters in Florida, a hub for strategic growth and centralized support. While corporate leadership remains deeply integrated with HorsePower Brands' seasoned team, individual local franchisees exemplify the brand's reach and localized expertise. For instance, Andy, the founder and President of a location in Scottsdale, Arizona, brings over two decades of professional experience, including a distinguished background in the medical device industry, to his operations. Similarly, Herb Zoota spearheads the Benbrook, Texas, location, leveraging more than 25 years of diverse business and leadership experience. The brand differentiates itself through an innovative business model that skillfully combines the significant revenue generated from high-ticket HVAC installations and replacements with the stable, predictable income from recurring service and maintenance contracts. This dual-revenue stream approach is further enhanced by the commitment to offering larger,
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Investment Tier
Mid-range investment
$204,046 – $268,679 total
Why Varsity Zone Doesn't Appear in Public SBA Data
The SBA 7(a) program publishes loan-level data for every approved franchise borrower. Varsity Zone does not currently appear in those public records — and that absence carries useful information for prospective franchisees evaluating this brand.
Likely explanations for the absence
- The brand is relatively new (founded 2022, 4 years ago). Newer franchise systems typically take 3–5 years to generate enough SBA 7(a) volume to appear in published data.
- With under 25 units system-wide, transaction volume is small enough that any SBA activity could fall below the reporting visibility threshold in any given fiscal year.
Absence from SBA records does not mean a brand is un-fundable. It typically means the franchise system uses alternative capital sources, or that current franchisees self-fund, secure conventional bank financing, or roll over equity from a prior business sale rather than going through an SBA-guaranteed 7(a) loan. For prospective Varsity Zone franchisees, the practical question is which financing path actually closes for this brand's profile.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,112
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Locations
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