Pirtek Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Hydraulic hose repair and replacement franchise serving industrial and commercial customers, providing on-site hydraulic hose and fitting services to minimize downtime.

Pirtek is an international franchise specializing in hydraulic and industrial hose repair, headquartered in Rockledge, Florida.

Founded in Australia in 1980 by Peter Duncan and Wally Davey, Pirtek expanded to the UK in 1988 and to the US in 1996.

The company is well-known for its quick maintenance and replacement services for hydraulic and industrial hoses, which are offered both through on-site mobile units and retail PIRTEK Service & Supply centers.

Pirtek began franchising in 1986 and has since experienced significant growth, establishing a global presence in 23 countries.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest 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 $55,000
Opening Set-up Fee $0 - $14,000
Initial Technology Start-up Fee $8,000 - $10,000
Computer System $3,000 - $5,000
Training $2,000 - $15,000
Leasehold Improvements $0 - $37,000
Signage $0 - $7,695
Shop Equipment $2,500 - $79,586
Mobile Sales & Service Units $20,000 - $30,000
Tracking System $300
Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit $700 - $5,000
Opening Inventory $65,388 - $138,851
Insurance Premiums $20,000 - $40,000
Utility Deposits and Business Licenses $400 - $3,000
Attorneys’ Fees $2,000 - $5,000
Consumables $700 - $1,400
Shop Supplies & Tools $3,957 - $8,925
Safety Equipment $192 - $1,881
Freight/Delivery Charges $1,000 - $9,000
Additional Funds – 5 Months $50,000 - $200,000
Total $235,137 - $666,638

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Training 

Pirtek offers comprehensive training program for its franchisees

Pre-Training: Franchisees begin with a two-week online pre-training program. This self-paced module ensures they grasp foundational concepts before advancing to more detailed sessions.

Classroom Training: Following the online segment, franchisees participate in a 39–47-hour classroom training session. Held at Pirtek's support center in Rockledge, Florida, or another specified location, this training covers topics such as leadership, management, marketing strategies, and operational procedures.

In-Center "Field" Training: To provide hands-on experience, franchisees undergo a one-week in-center "field" training program. Conducted at an operational Pirtek Service Center, this training offers a real-world understanding of the business's day-to-day operations.

Territory Protection

Franchisees of Pirtek are granted the right to operate their business within a designated territory, but this territory is not exclusive.

This means franchisees may encounter competition from other franchisees, outlets operated by Pirtek or its affiliates, or from other distribution channels or competitive brands controlled, operated, or franchised by Pirtek, its affiliates, or third parties.

The territorial boundaries for franchises are defined using a combination of county lines, highways, streets, zip codes, or waterways.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

119

141

162

Company-owned units

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0

Total units

119

141

162

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