THE SEALS

Refrigeration Gaskets for restaurant operators

Interested in Franchise Ownership?

THE SEALS

THE SEALS Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

THE SEALS brings a military-like proficiency and efficiency to commercial kitchen sealing needs. We help restaurant operators save money and improve health inspection scores when it comes to the ongoing requirement to replace torn refrigeration gaskets.

We also provide our customers with new cutting boards, hot-side gaskets, door sweeps & closers, strip curtains, hinge repairs, and basic handyman repairs. The best customers are restaurants like Applebee's, Outback, Jason's Deli, Olive Garden, PF Chang's, Panera and the like. These restaurants have large kitchens, corporate service mandates, and they pay their bills in a timely manner via a corporate accounts payable department. Multi-unit fast food operators are also great accounts. We also service locally-owned restaurants, but will do so only on a COD basis.

In addition to working with restaurants, we also work with Supermarkets, Convenience Store Operators, Hotels, Colleges, Country Clubs, School Systems, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Hospitality Venues. Anyone that has commercial refrigeration units.

Demand for Refrigeration Gaskets

Replacing commercial refrigeration gaskets is something that kitchen operators must oversee on a regular basis for 2 compelling reasons:
1. Gaskets wear out - as often as monthly in heavily used locations. Failure to replace them causes cooling problems for the refrigeration system. This can lead to food spoilage and ultimately the need to replace expensive compressors.

2. Gaskets are required to be replaced by health inspectors when torn or moldy.

Established: 2010
First Unit Franchised: 2021
Franchised Territories Sold: 28 (includes 15 legacy, or pre-EverSmith Brands ownership)

Franchised Units Open: 23 (as of November 2025)

Owners: 12 ownership groups (as of October 2025)

States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Financial Assistance Provided: No

Site Selection Assistance: No

Lease Negotiation Assistance: No

Recruiting Assistance: Yes

Cooperative Advertising: No

Training:
1 week Remote Learning
1 week in Charlotte, NC
1 week in your market

What does a THE SEALS Franchise Cost?

THE SEALS franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $101,200 - $147,300
Total Investment: $101,200 - $147,300
Minimum Net Worth: $100,000
Franchise Fee: Unit 1 = $49,000 / Unit 2 = $29,000 / Units 3+ = $19,000 each
Royalty: 10%
Ad: 2%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes - $5k off Franchise Fee

Is THE SEALS a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. THE SEALS is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is THE SEALS a Home Based franchise?

Yes. THE SEALS is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do THE SEALS Franchise Owners Make?

This information is not available. THE SEALS does not offer an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is THE SEALS a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. THE SEALS is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does THE SEALS Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. THE SEALS franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does THE SEALS Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. THE SEALS franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is THE SEALS Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. THE SEALS franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is THE SEALS Looking for International franchisees?

No. THE SEALS franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see THE SEALS's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Categories

Miscellaneous & Unique, Repair & Restoration, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Veteran Discount

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

International Franchise Opportunities

E2 Visa Franchise

Click Here to inquire about existing THE SEALS franchises for sale. We may have THE SEALS franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

CELLAIRIS Mobile Device Repair and Accessories, Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering, Pelindaba Lavender, Candy Express, Justin's Barbershop, Chocolate Works, UberMac, BidExecs, Snap-On Tools, WineStyles Tasting Station, UCBC Bagels, Edible, Brass Tap, The Spice & Tea Exchange, The Counter, Crepe Delicious, Biscuit Belly, Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, Tapville Social, Breadsmith, Del's Popcorn Shop, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Salads 2 Your Door, Yummy Cupcakes, Winans Chocolates + Coffees, Duff’s CakeMix, Sweet Red Peach, Vegan Fine Foods, Bambu, Candy Food Truck, Sumo Snow, The Vine Wine Bar, Churrito Loco, Churromania, Cocoa Forte, Dessert'D Organic Bake Shop, Waters Edge Wineries, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop, Global Brew Tap House, Emma’s Tea Spot, Scooped Cookie Dough Bar, Comic Book Café, Craft Beer Cellar, The Urban Cookie, Delish Delivered, The Honey Baked Ham Co., Dippin' Dots, Gong Cha, HTeaO, The Dolly Llama, Bliss Tea & Treats, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, Kung Fu Tea, Boba & More, Stir's, Farm Stores, Pearle Vision, Coconut Stock, Smart Carpet Cleaning, Mutts Canine Cantina, Cattlehouse Couch Trading Company, The Good Feet Store

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

Schedule a Free Tour with IFPG

“IFPG’s mission is to serve the franchise industry with innovation, growth and opportunity. We do that by constantly improving and adding to the value we bring our members. Find out why more than 1,500 of the industry’s most respected professionals chose IFPG. Schedule a one-on-one virtual tour with a member of our team. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.”

Red Boswell, President

THE SEALS Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Company Details

Support and Training Offered By THE SEALS