Franchise FAQ
BIGFOOT FORESTRY FRANCHISE FAQ
No experience necessary to run a BFF. We will train you in all aspects of the franchise.
There are no special licenses or certification required to operate a BigFoot Forestry.
A CDL drivers’ license, may be required based on state requirements, to haul the bigfoot equipment. Please check with your state or county for additional details.
Training is 5 days in Rock Hill, SC
3.5 days of outside training, equipment and field operations
1.5 day in office focused on sales, marketing, and technology
You will need a place to store the trailer and equipment, similar to a camper or motor home. Some franchise owners elect to rent a small storage yard with an office
An office is NOT required.
If you elect to have an office and storage yard, it is typically 200-500 square feet of office plus enough room to store the BigFoot equipment and trailer
It takes one machine plus attachments to start. You can add additional machines as you grow your market
Typically, you will be ready to launch in about 60-120 days.
Yes, we do!! Our single unit territories are 100K households or a 50-mile radius, whichever is less
No, but we have a 3rd party lenders that specialize in franchising to connect you with.
They have several funding options including 401k, SBA, equipment financing and traditional loans
See our Financial breakdown section of the website. We also have a detailed breakdown in our FDD-Franchise Disclosure Document, under Item 19
Yes. We have a Sliding scale of royalties, based on the monthly revenue. The more revenue you do, the lower the royalty percentage
7.0% to 4.5% of Gross Sales depending on your monthly sales bracket
1% Brand Fund, paid monthly along with the royalty
Technology fee of $350/month
Forestry mulching is a land clearing method that uses a single machine to grind and clear vegetation into nutrient-rich material with NO Haul away.
The Bigfoot Forestry franchise model also benefits from relatively low overhead costs and minimal inventory requirements. Franchisees can operate from home or small office spaces, reducing the need for expensive commercial real estate. We also offer scalable opportunities, allowing franchisees to grow their operations gradually as they build their customer base and reputation within their local communities. This combination of stability, flexibility, and scalability makes Bigfoot Forestry an appealing choice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the franchising world and establish a profitable, long-term business.