DUCTZ Franchise

DUCTZ International, LLC was formed in Michigan on March 30, 2004 and has offered franchises since March 2004. Originally owned by Service Brands International, it was acquired by BELFOR Franchise Group in July 2007. The franchisor is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and operates within the BELFOR family of restoration and service businesses. John King became DUCTZ brand president in April 2026.

The DUCTZ system focuses on cleaning and restoring HVAC systems in homes and commercial buildings, with approved services and procedures addressing areas such as air ducts, dryer vents and system components. Franchisees use branded vehicles, specified equipment, technical procedures and business-management tools. Each franchise has a Designated Office Territory for marketing and solicitation and a Regional Service Area where work may be performed under the agreement’s conditions. An approved business office may be home-based.

The estimated initial investment for a standard DUCTZ business is $163,654–$224,764. This includes a base franchise fee of $49,900 for a territory of up to 200,000 households; larger territories carry an additional fee. The estimate also includes the $23,500 initial package, an equipped vehicle and additional funds for the first three months. A separate conversion offering for an existing business has a different investment range of $62,654–$189,764 and assumptions about existing equipment and vehicles. Owner compensation and real-estate purchase costs are excluded from the startup estimates.

Training begins with Jumpstart, completed in the franchisee’s home market with guidance from the home-office team, manuals and online modules. It covers the financial plan, territory review, initial advertising, insurance, office arrangements, licensing and vehicle preparation. Jumpstart must be completed within one month of signing and before the business-management and technical-operations program.

The next program lasts up to seven days at the Ann Arbor headquarters, the BELFOR Franchise Group training center or another designated location. Technical topics include HVAC assessment, cleaning methods, safety, equipment, duct access, dryer vents and system components. Business instruction covers relationship selling, marketing, job costing, bidding and field-management software. The managing owner or approved designated manager must successfully complete the required program. Initial training for that participant has no additional tuition charge, while travel and living expenses remain the franchisee’s responsibility; additional attendees may incur fees.

Opening resources include the initial package, approved supplier information, operating manuals and Kick-Start marketing services. The marketing package includes website development, listings, tracking tools and initial search and online-advertising support, with features and service periods set by the program. The franchisee secures the office, vehicles, permits and personnel and manages local launch activities.

Ongoing guidance addresses service methods, supplies, marketing, financial administration and daily operations, to the extent the franchisor determines necessary. Resources include franchise-management software support, updated manuals, refresher programs and conferences. The managing owner or designated manager attends a DUCTZ convention at least once every two years, and additional training and attendance expenses may apply. Franchisees also fund required technology and local marketing, including a current minimum local advertising expenditure of 2% of gross sales each month.

DUCTZ gives an owner a defined technical specialty within the property-service market. Residential and commercial work create opportunities to develop different local customer relationships, while the system’s equipment, procedures and training provide a framework for delivering those services. The business combines practical field execution with estimating, scheduling, partner development and team leadership.

For an entrepreneur who enjoys building relationships and managing a service operation, DUCTZ connects technical instruction with a structured business-development program. The initial package, approved suppliers, manuals and software support help organize the tools and processes needed to begin. Its place within BELFOR Franchise Group also connects the brand to a broader organization with restoration and franchising experience.

The model requires committed management. An approved managing owner or designated manager must devote full-time efforts to the business, complete required training and obtain the specified ASCS/VSMR certifications within 30 days after training. The business also needs a service technician responsible for HVAC cleaning and restoration. Entrepreneurs prepared to develop a technical team and local customer network can connect with FranchiseTop40 to explore DUCTZ territory options and the standard or conversion model appropriate to their experience.

Explore the operating model in our DUCTZ HVAC cleaning and ownership guide.