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Walkway Management Group

Walkway Management Group

Franchising since 2019 · 45 locations

The total investment to open a Walkway Management Group franchise ranges from $51,100 - $64,500. The initial franchise fee is $48,500. Ongoing royalties are 0%. Walkway Management Group currently operates 45 locations. Data sourced from the 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document.

Investment

$51,100 - $64,500

Franchise Fee

$48,500

Total Units

45

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 Walkway Management Group franchise?

Walkway Management Systems, LLC, formed on February 20, 2007, in Minnesota, serves as the franchisor for the Walkway Management franchise opportunity, building upon a robust foundation established by its predecessor, Slip & Fall Accident Prevention Institute, LLC, which was formed in 2005 and began active product sales in 2006. The driving force behind both entities, President and CEO Russell J. Kendzior, brings an unparalleled depth of expertise to the floor safety industry, having initiated his involvement in this critical field as early as 1990 with the founding of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). This extensive background positions the Walkway Management franchise as a leader in a specialized segment focused on mitigating slip, trip, and fall hazards. The core mission of a Walkway Management franchise involves the comprehensive sale, installation, and ongoing servicing of a diverse array of walkway management products and specialized services. These offerings are meticulously designed to enhance floor safety across a broad spectrum of environments, including meticulous floor friction testing, detailed walkway audits, and precise slip resistance assessments. Furthermore, franchisees provide advanced anti-slip products, targeted cleaning and maintenance solutions, and deliver essential training programs to clients. The franchisor’s principal business address is strategically located at 3800 American Blvd. W., Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55431, underscoring its operational base in the heart of the United States. This highly specialized market position targets a wide array of commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, retail, governmental, and even residential

Key Highlights

Data Insights

Key performance metrics for Walkway Management Group based on SBA lending data

Investment Tier

Low-cost entry

$51,100 – $64,500 total

Why Walkway Management Group Doesn't Appear in Public SBA Data

The SBA 7(a) program publishes loan-level data for every approved franchise borrower. Walkway Management Group does not currently appear in those public records — and that absence carries useful information for prospective franchisees evaluating this brand.

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 Walkway Management Group franchisees, the practical question is which financing path actually closes for this brand's profile.

Data window: SBA 7(a) approvals reported through the most recent FOIA release. Absence of Walkway Management Group from this window does not reflect lender denial — it reflects no 7(a)-program activity recorded for this brand in the public dataset.

Payment Estimator

Loan Amount$41K
Interest Rate9.5%
Term (Years)10 yr

Estimated Monthly Payment

$529

Principal & Interest only

Locations

Walkway Management Groupunit breakdown

Total Units
N/A
Franchisee Owned
System Owned
Closed

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Walkway Management Group