First-to-Market Gutter Installation & Cleaning Franchise
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters franchised their business model in 2015 after running a successful gutter company since 1999. Ken and Ryan Parsons
recognized a gaping hole in the gutter industry which their model filled perfectly. The giant gap exists between Owner/Operators and Gutter Guard
distribution models. The owner/operators focus on cheap and fast, and the gutter guard distributors focus on overpricing and high-pressure sales. The
Brothers That Just Do Gutters mantra is “Reinventing Contractor Service.” They provide 5-Star service in a 1-Star industry.
Ryan and Ken spent eight years perfecting their business prior to franchising the opportunity. This has really set up their franchisees for fast growth and
tremendous support from day one. The brothers have assembled a great team to support their franchisees from installation, sales, marketing to
individual coaching. A major attraction and leg up from the competition is the logo and branding. Our branding is unforgettable, sells itself and puts a
smile on people’s faces. Our brand says exactly what we do, promotes family, quality and high value.
This first-to-market, home-based gutter installation & cleaning franchise offers multiple recurring revenue streams, an in-house call center driving 80-90% lead conversion, and robust support and technology systems all focused on making Franchisees successful. The numbers speak for themselves: this 23-page Item 19 includes a full earnings report for each franchise location, a pandemic report showing an average 80% YOY growth during Covid, and Franchisees averaging over $1.7M in gross sales bringing an avg. adjusted proft of $517K!
The Brothers Gutters model was designed for semi-absentee ownership, with the average Franchisee breaking even after their 3rd month, and validation is strong. This brand is poised and ready for explosive growth in the FastLane!
Franchisee Testimonials
“I’ve been given extensive training, and now they’re helping walk us through the pitfalls they’ve already experienced. We have constant support from Ryan and Kenny, and we’re making big progress.” – Jimmy Olang (PA Franchisee)
“I see that it’s just a good fit for me. It’s going to be exciting, fun, and successful because of the business model that they have for us to follow.” – Kenneth Parsons (R-VA Franchisee)
“Ryan and Ken gave me the Knowledge and support needed to push me forward. This support made such a difference and the business really came into its own with their help. They stepped up to the plate and were, and are more than willing to sacrifice their time to see me succeed in the business.” – Jonathan Mellet (NJ Franchisee)
“Being a franchisee with Ken and Ryan was more than being part of a family. For me, it was knowing that they would always have my best interests at heart. That is not typical of a franchise to care about the success of their people.” – Jeremiah Boles (L-VA Franchisee)
Franchised Units: 300+ / Franchise Units Open: 300+
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In:
Registered in: Non-Registration States, CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA & WI
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Franchise Fee: Starting at $49,500
Royalty: 6%
Ad: 2%
Average Number of Employees: 5
Item 19: Yes
SBA Approved: Yes
Semi-Absentee Ownership: Yes
Home Based: Yes
B2B & B2C
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes - 10% off first territory fee
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Initial Training:
Extensive virtual and in-person training program for both the franchise owner and their employees. New Franchisee in-peron training is a 7-day event at HQ in New York. The agenda includes:
Day 1
Training Overview
Franchisee Introductions
The Story of "The Brothers"
Overview of the Brand Franchise
Situational Leadership
Marketing: Reputation Management/Review Tracker
Marketing Set Up
Day 2
Crew Departsure Observation
Sales Meeting Management
All Installer Meeting Management
Product Knowledge: Overview of Services
Prdocue Knowledge Applied: Installation
Trainintg Companion Review
Day 3
Team Leader Meeting
Sales Ride Along
Field Ops Peer Group
Safety Training
Fall Protection
Gutter Guard, One Guard, & Advanced Installation
Training Companion Review
SafeGuard After Hours
Day 4
Field Meeting
Competition & Pricing
Competitive Analysis
Out Clients, You & TBTJDG
Service Titan Training
Day 5
Field Training
Job Costing
Sales Cookbook
Sales Tracker
Sales Ride Along
Recruiting & Training Employees
Hiring, Interviewing, Onboarding
Contact Center Training
ServiceBridge Training
Back Office Training
Day 6
Skills Ladder Training
Skills vs. Leadership
Installation Materials
Advanced Installation Application
Day 7
Marketing Phases
Your Marketing Budget
Where Marketing & Sales Meet
Vision / Values / SWOT
Coach / Accountability
On-Going Support
Franchisees have multiple ongoing resources including but not limited to:
Operations Manual: Details all operations
Installation Trainings: Manuals, videos, LMS, and more
Monthly Peer Groups: Separate peer group for Sales and Field Ops
Owners Only #slack Feed: Awesome recourse for knowledge, encouragement, and lots of time fun
Monthly Marketing Reports: Report based on deep analysis of results with tailored advice for future efforts
Monthly 1-1: Review financials, forecasting, budget vs. actual goals, coaching & strategy
Podcasts: Founders publish podcasts directly relating to the gutter industry often including their own franchisees as guests
Owner does sales and manages the installers for the first 1-3 months. They order material, conduct meetings, network with other businesses, recruit and ensure their installers are following the training program. When going from 1-2 crews, owners hire a Solutionist (Sales rep) and focus no growing the team and the brand. Once a Solutionist is hired, the owner manages the day-to-day from the office.
Semi-Absentee
A Semi-Absentee Owner will manage the General Manager (GM). Attend weekly or Bi-Weekly MGMT Team meetings. Attend monthly 1-1 calls with franchisor. Attend yearly conference.