Gasket Guy is a B2B service franchise offering refrigeration gasket replacement and related kitchen hardware services, serving restaurants, commercial kitchens, and foodservice operators, and known for mobile on-site installation, quick turnaround, and helping clients maintain efficient, compliant cold-storage equipment.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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31
+
72%
72%
Franchise fee
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$60,000
Investment
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$80,000 - $361,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
n.a.
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Gasket Guy is a specialty service franchise that supplies and installs commercial refrigeration door gaskets and related hardware for restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses with walk-in coolers and freezers.
The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It has grown into the largest installer of commercial refrigeration gaskets in the United States and Canada.
The franchise began expanding through a distributorship model around 2020.
Gasket Guy differentiates itself through specialization and speed. Instead of operating as a general refrigeration repair business, the company focuses solely on gaskets and related hardware.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Gasket Guy franchise is
$80,000 - $361,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000 - $300,000
Vehicle – leased (3-months)
$1,800 - $3,800
Vehicle – purchased (3-months)
$10,000 - $21,800
Initial Inventory & Supplies
$500 - $2,500
Initial Marketing Campaign
$1,000
Legal & Accounting Fees
$750 - $2,000
Computer Hardware & Software
$500 - $2,500
Office Equipment, Furniture & Supplies
$100 - $1,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$15,000 - $30,000
Travel and Living Expenses while Training
$400 - $600
TOTAL (with Leased Vehicle)
$80,050 - $343,400
TOTAL (with Purchased Vehicle)
$88,250 - $361,400
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000 - $300,000
Vehicle – leased (3-months)
$1,800 - $3,800
Vehicle – purchased (3-months)
$10,000 - $21,800
Initial Inventory & Supplies
$500 - $2,500
Initial Marketing Campaign
$1,000
Legal & Accounting Fees
$750 - $2,000
Computer Hardware & Software
$500 - $2,500
Office Equipment, Furniture & Supplies
$100 - $1,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$15,000 - $30,000
Travel and Living Expenses while Training
$400 - $600
TOTAL (with Leased Vehicle)
$80,050 - $343,400
TOTAL (with Purchased Vehicle)
$88,250 - $361,400
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Gasket Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Gasket Guy had 32 total units in 2025, of which 31 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.
Gasket Guy® provides a multi-phase training structure designed to prepare franchise owners and their teams for successful operations. Below are the main training programs and support offered by the Franchisor:
Initial Franchise Management Training Program This mandatory program is provided to the franchise owner and one additional person at no extra cost, covering topics such as sales, installation, marketing, human resources, and systems training. It is divided into two phases: Phase One includes classroom and on-the-job training in Atlanta, Georgia; Phase Two follows 3–4 weeks later and focuses on advanced skills like installer location and cold calling, conducted at the franchisee's location.
Opening Assistance Beginning about five days before opening and continuing up to seven business days after, Gasket Guy® sends a representative to assist with setup and implementation of standard procedures. This service is free unless additional time or personnel are requested, in which case the franchisee bears the cost.
Additional Training Franchisees may request or be required to attend extra training sessions, refresher courses, or seminars at the Franchisor’s discretion. These are charged at a daily per diem rate of $300 to $600, and all associated travel, lodging, and meal expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.
Territory Protection
Gasket Guy® grants franchisees a defined “Protected Territory” under the franchise agreement, within which the Franchisor agrees not to establish or license another Office using the Gasket Guy® system, provided the franchisee remains in full compliance with the agreement.
This territory is specifically outlined in Attachment A of the franchise documents. The intent is to give franchisees confidence that no other identical Gasket Guy® operations will be permitted in their assigned area.
However, this protection is not absolute. The Franchisor retains the right to sell pre-packaged products or services under the Gasket Guy® marks through other channels such as internet, catalog, or direct mail within or outside the territory.
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