How much does a Generator Supercenter franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $504,950–$898,250, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Generator Supercenter franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Generator Supercenter scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 4% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Generator Supercenter franchise

Generator retail & installation · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$504,950–$898,250

Total fees

4% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

11 ceased, 11 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Generator Supercenter worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	4% of sales	lower than most (median 6.5%)
Startup cost	from $504,950	pricier than 90% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	16.9% of outlets	worse than 86% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	5	more litigious than 82% of peers

Benchmarked against every retail & business services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

8 affiliate locations (2025 gross revenues $29.6M-$99.6M) and 45 franchisee locations (median $3.6M, range $945K-$29.8M) reported with COGS only; excludes operating expenses; unaudited; cherry-picks mature systems and excludes 7 new outlets, 14 terminated/reacquired locations.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 7 franchised closures, 11 terminations, 4 transfers; 2024: 3 terminations; franchise exits increasing.

Legal history (Item 3)

5 matters disclosed.

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Generator Supercenter franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Generator Supercenter franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $504,950–$898,250, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Generator Supercenter franchise owners make?: 8 affiliate locations (2025 gross revenues $29.6M-$99.6M) and 45 franchisee locations (median $3.6M, range $945K-$29.8M) reported with COGS only; excludes operating expenses; unaudited; cherry-picks mature systems and excludes 7 new outlets, 14 terminated/reacquired locations. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Generator Supercenter franchise failure rate?: 2025: 7 franchised closures, 11 terminations, 4 transfers; 2024: 3 terminations; franchise exits increasing.
Is a Generator Supercenter franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Generator Supercenter scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 4% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35954-202604-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Generator Supercenter or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.