Screenmobile is a mobile screening franchise that provides residential and commercial screen repair, replacement, and related services. According to its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the estimated initial investment is $148,049 to $209,592, including a $49,500 base franchise fee and a $47,000 start-up package. This guide explains startup costs, ongoing fees, training, territory terms, and ownership considerations.

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What is a Screenmobile franchise?

A Screenmobile franchise provides window, door, patio, and other screen services through a mobile business. Most franchisees operate from their homes, although the FDD permits approved commercial premises and storage arrangements. The mobile setup reduces the need for a traditional retail storefront, but owners still need suitable vehicle and equipment storage.

Screenmobile’s service descriptions include window and door screens, pet-resistant and solar screens, motorized screens, and porch and patio screening solutions. The mobile workshop brings tools and materials to the customer rather than requiring the customer to transport screens to a shop.

The current franchisor, Screenmobile Franchising SPE LLC, was organized in Delaware in March 2023 and began offering franchises on April 25, 2023. Its predecessor offered Screenmobile franchises from 1984 until April 2023. Authority Brands acquired the predecessor in February 2023 and is the current franchisor’s indirect parent. These dates describe different stages of the business—not the same founding event.

How does Screenmobile’s mobile workshop model work?

The mobile workshop is central to the operating model. Instead of maintaining a customer-facing retail shop, the business travels to residential and commercial job sites.

For a prospective owner, three operating considerations matter:

• Routing and scheduling. Travel time, appointment coordination, and job preparation affect how efficiently the business operates.
• Project mix. Standard screen repairs and larger custom projects can involve different quoting, material, and installation requirements.
• Competition and seasonality. Item 1 describes the screen-services market as “well established and very competitive,” with local and national competitors. It also says work may decline substantially during poor-weather periods in some states.

The mobile model offers convenience, but it does not eliminate competition or guarantee customer demand.

What does a Screenmobile owner do day to day?

Screenmobile’s supplied operating descriptions identify two broad paths.

An owner-operator performs screening jobs while also scheduling appointments, communicating with customers, responding to calls and emails, and networking locally.

An Executive Manager focuses more on hiring, team leadership, daily operations, payroll, and business development while employees perform screening work. The brand describes purchasing additional territories as one potential expansion path, not a guaranteed progression.

The contractual management requirement is more specific. Item 15 requires a designated Key Person responsible for day-to-day operations, and that individual need not be an owner. The Key Person must complete required training and work on premises at the business office.

Candidates should therefore distinguish among personally performing installations, actively managing employees, and appointing a qualified manager. Confirm the franchisor’s current approval criteria and owner responsibilities before assuming a particular arrangement is available.

How much does a Screenmobile franchise cost?

Screenmobile’s 2026 FDD estimates an initial investment of $148,049 to $209,592. That includes $96,500 payable to the franchisor or its affiliates: the $49,500 base franchise fee and the $47,000 start-up package.

Source: Screenmobile 2026 FDD, Item 7. These are the franchisor’s estimates of startup costs, not results.

These are selected Item 7 lines, not a complete expense list. The total also includes estimates for signage, registration, insurance, software, communications, and any applicable deposits or storage costs. The investment estimate assumes one territory with 150,000 households and no franchise-fee discount.

The start-up package includes a trailer, equipment, tools, signage, technology, and other supplies and services. It does not include every tool or piece of equipment required to operate the business.

These figures are estimated startup and early operating costs—not revenue, profit, or return projections. Actual costs vary, and the three-month additional-funds allowance is not a guarantee that the business will become self-funding within three months.

Territory size affects the franchise fee

The base fee is $49,500, plus $0.15 for each household above 150,000 in the territory. Larger territories may also require additional staffing, equipment, and vehicles.

Vehicle costs require particular attention

Item 7 says franchisees must own, lease, or purchase at least two qualifying vehicles under seven years old. Its vehicle estimate covers upfront lease costs and the first month’s lease payment—not the full purchase price of two vehicles. However, Item 8 refers to at least one service vehicle. Ask the franchisor to reconcile these provisions and confirm your required opening fleet in writing before finalizing a budget.

Discounts have eligibility restrictions

Item 5 describes several discounts:

• Military discount: a 30% reduction in the franchise fee and applicable additional household fee for qualifying honorably discharged veterans and active-duty members of the American or Canadian armed forces. First-franchise restrictions apply.
• Existing-franchisee expansion discount: a 30% reduction for qualifying additional territories, but not for transactions involving brokers or other third-party referral sources.
• Diversity discount: a $5,000 franchise-fee reduction for qualifying minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Conditions include at least 51% qualifying ownership and designation of the qualifying individual as Key Person.

Discounts generally cannot be combined, and additional restrictions apply. Confirm eligibility and the final fee in writing.

To begin estimating your available investment budget, use FBA’s franchise funding calculator.

What are Screenmobile’s ongoing fees?

Under the 2026 offering, the royalty is 7% of gross revenue. Beginning in month four after the Original Opening Date, minimum royalties also apply. Owners contribute to the brand fund, meet a local marketing spending requirement, and pay required technology-related charges.

Source: Screenmobile 2026 FDD, Item 6.

The website fee counts toward the local marketing requirement; it should not automatically be added on top of the full 4%. The fee itself remains required. Item 6 also contains other charges, conditions, and permitted increases that are not reproduced in this table.

How the minimum royalty works

The minimum royalty establishes a payment floor, not a sales forecast. Item 6 also provides for a year-to-date comparison and billing of a shortfall when cumulative minimum royalties exceed actual year-to-date royalties paid.

The “Original Opening Date” includes the date a prior owner or predecessor operator first opened the business. A buyer acquiring an existing franchise should not assume the minimum-royalty schedule restarts at month one.

Most existing franchisees operate under different legacy royalty and marketing terms, according to the FDD. When speaking with owners, ask whether their fee structure matches the agreement currently offered to new buyers.

What do Screenmobile franchisees earn?

Screenmobile’s 2026 FDD includes historical gross-revenue information and operating-expense survey results. The populations differ: certain revenue tables cover territories operating throughout fiscal 2025, while the expense tables draw on responding franchisees and their territories.

This article does not reproduce earnings figures. Before using the tables to build a financial model, examine:

• The reporting unit. Is the table organized by territory or by franchisee?
• The reporting period and exclusions. Which businesses operated for the full year, and which were excluded?
• The median and average. Read both rather than relying on a top-performing result.
• Territory differences. Historical territories vary in household count, and reported revenue may include work in open territory.
• Expense definitions. The disclosed operating expenses exclude owner salary and draws, interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and non-operating expenses.

The filing labels these measures as operating-expense percentages. They should not be casually relabeled as owner profit or take-home income. Some reporting businesses employ managers, while others are owner-operated, which also matters when comparing expenses.

Read Item 19 alongside Items 6 and 7, and discuss the assumptions with an accountant before treating historical results as a basis for your own budget.

Source: Screenmobile 2026 FDD, Item 19. Results are for the outlets the franchisor describes; yours may differ. Read the full Item 19 in the FDD.

How big is the Screenmobile system?

Screenmobile reported 138 operating franchised territories and no company-owned outlets as of December 31, 2025, compared with 134 franchised territories a year earlier. The filing reports 96 franchisees operating those 138 territories.

These are territory counts, not counts of unique individual owners. Item 20 also shows a decline from 150 franchised territories at the start of 2023 to 134 at the end of 2024, before the increase in 2025.

Ask the franchisor and former franchisees what drove terminations and non-renewals. The tables identify the categories of change, but they do not explain each owner’s circumstances.

What training and support does Screenmobile provide?

Item 11 describes an initial program generally consisting of 10 days of in-person training, usually in Thousand Palms, California. The training table lists 40 classroom hours and 40 on-the-job hours, although content and duration may vary with attendees’ experience.

Topics include business education, product knowledge, screen production, office administration, and trailer setup and maintenance. Item 7’s training-travel estimate covers two people for up to 10 days; attendees remain responsible for travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages.

Post-opening support includes:

• A required Fast Start Program lasting up to 13 weeks.
• Weekly coaching calls generally lasting approximately 30–60 minutes.
• An interactive workbook and up to two support coaches.
• Additional required or optional training and refresher courses.

Screenmobile’s supplied training description also identifies a “Screen House” practice setup for learning screening techniques.

How long does opening take?

The franchisor estimates opening approximately 45–90 days after signing. Training availability, equipment, inventory, financing, licensing, and personal operational needs can affect the timeline.

This estimate is not an opening guarantee. The agreement contains an opening deadline, and missing it may lead to termination. Extensions are discretionary and may involve a fee.

For broader franchise education, FBA offers a free franchise education webinar and FranPath Live sessions.

How does a Screenmobile territory work?

Item 12 describes a protected—but not exclusive—territory. A typical territory contains approximately 150,000 households and is defined using ZIP codes, although territory size and household counts may vary.

Protection depends on compliance with the agreement, including minimum performance requirements. The franchisor reserves specified rights involving other brands, distribution channels, acquisitions, and key accounts. Owners also face restrictions on advertising and performing work outside their territories.

Minimum sales requirements matter

The 2026 FDD establishes the following minimum gross-revenue requirements:

These are contractual requirements—not projections or guarantees of achievable sales. If an owner fails to meet them, the franchisor may require a revenue-improvement program. Continued failure can lead to territory reduction or termination.

Buying one territory also does not provide an automatic right to acquire adjoining territories. Confirm availability and expansion qualifications before building a multi-territory plan.

Who is a Screenmobile franchise right for?

Based on the responsibilities described by the brand, Screenmobile may suit someone who:

• Enjoys hands-on work, practical problem-solving, and learning technical skills.
• Is comfortable meeting customers and working outdoors.
• Can manage appointments, estimates, follow-up, and local relationships.
• Wants a mobile business rather than a traditional retail storefront.
• Is prepared to manage employees if pursuing a crew-led model.

It may be less suitable for someone who dislikes field-service work, expects limited competition, or assumes business ownership will automatically provide short hours and predictable personal time.

Candidates considering a manager-led structure should confirm the Key Person requirements, staffing costs, and franchisor approval process. A mobile, home-based model should not be confused with an investment requiring little oversight.

FBA’s Zorakle owner-fit assessment can provide a starting point for discussing how your preferences align with different ownership responsibilities. To compare that fit against other brands, you can talk with a franchise consultant.

What should you ask before buying a Screenmobile franchise?

Review the full FDD and agreement with a franchise attorney, and speak with current and former franchisees. Focus on:

• Startup budget. What vehicles, equipment, storage, and working capital will your specific opening plan require?
• Royalty obligations. How does the minimum schedule and year-to-date reconciliation affect a new business or resale?
• Owner participation. Who can serve as Key Person, and what involvement does the franchisor expect from owners?
• Territory rights. What reserved rights and performance requirements apply?
• Item 19. Which tables are comparable to your proposed territory and staffing model?
• System exits. What drove recent terminations and non-renewals?
• Seasonality. How do workload, staffing, and cash needs change in a climate like yours?
• Expansion. What qualifications, costs, and availability restrictions apply to additional territories?

Ask current owners whether they operate under legacy terms or the current fee structure. Their experiences may be useful without being directly comparable to your proposed agreement.

Screenmobile franchise FAQ

How much does it cost to open a Screenmobile franchise?

The 2026 FDD estimates an initial investment of $148,049 to $209,592, including a $49,500 base franchise fee and a $47,000 start-up package. The estimate assumes one territory with 150,000 households and no franchise-fee discount. Actual costs vary.

What is the Screenmobile royalty?

The royalty is 7% of gross revenue, with minimum royalties beginning in month four and rising from $450 to $2,188 per month over the disclosed schedule. Item 6 also provides for a year-to-date minimum-royalty reconciliation.

Is the website fee additional to local marketing spending?

The required $350 monthly website-management fee is credited toward the local marketing spending requirement, which is 4% of the preceding month’s gross revenue. It should not automatically be counted on top of the full 4%.

Do I need a construction background?

Screenmobile’s supplied candidate description says a construction background is not required, but it emphasizes mechanical aptitude and an interest in hands-on work. The FDD describes required initial training covering business operations, products, and screen production.

Can you run a Screenmobile franchise from home?

Most franchisees operate from home, according to the FDD. Owners still need approved operating arrangements and suitable storage, and some may rent commercial or storage space. Confirm local requirements and the franchisor’s standards before assuming your residence is suitable.

Does the owner have to perform all installations?

Item 15 requires a designated Key Person responsible for day-to-day operations, and that person need not be an owner. Screenmobile also describes owner-operator and Executive Manager paths. Confirm the current requirements for your proposed management and staffing structure.

Is there a veteran discount?

Item 5 provides a 30% reduction in the franchise fee and applicable additional household fee for qualifying honorably discharged veterans and active-duty American or Canadian military personnel. First-franchise restrictions and other conditions apply.

How long does it take to open?

The franchisor estimates approximately 45–90 days after signing. Actual timing depends on training, equipment, financing, licensing, and other opening requirements. The contractual opening deadline is a separate obligation.

Explore franchise ownership options

Screenmobile’s mobile model offers a different operating structure from a storefront business, but the decision still depends on your budget, management preferences, territory, and willingness to handle service-business responsibilities.

You can explore franchise opportunities through FBA to compare Screenmobile with other ownership models.

Source notes and link list

• Screenmobile Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 28, 2026. Accessed November 2026. Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 19 and 20.
• Screenmobile franchise site, franchise.screenmobile.com. Accessed November 2026. Brand background, services and training description (franchisor-stated).
• FBA franchise database, Screenmobile listing. Accessed November 2026. Ownership paths, candidate description and training description (franchisor-stated).
• Federal Trade Commission, A Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise, ftc.gov. Accessed November 2026. General franchise due-diligence guidance.