The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$143,750 - $510,500
Franchise Fee
$44,550
Total US Locations
100
Business Summary
The Brothers that just do Gutters operates a business that provides gutter installation, maintenance, cleaning, repair, and related services and products. This business typically offers and provides its approved services and products on-site at customer locations. Franchisees may start by operating the administrative aspects of their business from a home-based office, but as the business grows, they are expected to lease a non-retail commercial facility for back-end operations, such as parking service vehicles, maintaining supplies, and managing employees.
Corporate History
Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC, which operates as The Brothers that just do Gutters, was organized in New York on November 15, 2023, and relocated to Arizona on March 7, 2025. It merged with The Brothers Franchising, Corp., which began offering franchises under The Brothers that just do Gutters mark in July 2014. The original Brothers that just do Gutters business has been operated by an affiliate, Brothers Parsons HV LLC, in Poughkeepsie, New York, since 1999. Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC is ultimately controlled by The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, through its parent EHC Holding Company, LLC (formed in 2021) and an intermediate parent Evive Brands, LLC (formed in 2023 and acquired Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC in November 2023).
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$143,750 - $510,500
Franchise Fee (Low)
$44,550
Franchise Fee (High)
$343,000
Royalty %
6%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$14,500
Equipment Costs (High)
$30,000
Working Capital
$52,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
The Brothers that just do Gutters's financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements, raises questions about its financial ability to provide services and support to franchisees.
Financing Details
Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC does not offer any direct or indirect financing to franchisees, nor does it guarantee any franchisee notes, leases, or other obligations.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
100
Franchised Units
100
Corporate Units
1
Franchising Since
2014
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
Yes
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Count
5
Litigation Summary
The Brothers that just do Gutters's predecessor, The Brothers Franchising, Corp., was involved in a settlement in 2016 with Virginia's State Corporation Commission concerning an unregistered sale of a franchise territory. This resulted in a $2,000 penalty and a prohibition against future violations of Virginia's Retail Franchising Act. Additionally, an affiliate, Executive Home Care Franchising, LLC, faced two significant disputes with former franchisees in 2015-2016. In one case, an arbitrator denied the affiliate's claims and awarded the former franchisee over $215,000. In another, the affiliate settled with a former franchisee for $55,000 and released them from post-termination restrictions. More recently, another affiliate, CALLRN Franchise, LLC (Assisted Living Locators), was involved in an arbitration filed in March 2022 and settled in May 2023. This case involved former franchisees who failed to pay fees and counterclaimed alleged misrepresentations in Item 19 of the affiliate's disclosure document; it was resolved by the affiliate repurchasing four territories for $112,500. A separate lawsuit filed in June 2020 by CALLRN Franchise, LLC against a former franchisee and an independent contractor for operating a competing business and trademark infringement was settled in October 2020 with the affiliate repurchasing three franchised territories for $46,190.
Bankruptcy History
The Brothers that just do Gutters has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their franchise, Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC franchisees must be in compliance with their Franchise Agreement terms, provide 180 days prior written notice of their renewal request, and sign the then-current form of Franchise Agreement along with related renewal agreements. They are also required to sign a general release in favor of Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC, pay a renewal fee, and meet all other renewal requirements outlined in the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, the owners must be in compliance with their existing agreements and personally guarantee the terms of the new renewal Franchise Agreement, which may include materially different terms.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Before opening, The Brothers that just do Gutters assists franchisees by granting the franchise right, reviewing and approving the administrative office site (which can be home-based if permitted by law), providing access to confidential operations manuals (which cover establishing, developing, marketing, and operating the business), supplying lists of approved suppliers, equipment, and signs, listing the franchisee's business on the System website, and providing initial training. The initial training program for the franchisee or their Managing Owner and one manager lasts approximately five consecutive days and includes virtual training, typically conducted in Poughkeepsie, New York, or another certified location. After opening, The Brothers that just do Gutters provides ongoing operating assistance by communicating updated standards and procedures for the business, approving marketing materials, providing lists of approved vendors, coordinating an annual system conference (which franchisees are required to attend and pay a fee for, covering their own travel and lodging), and offering supplemental training (for a fee of $500 per trainer per day plus expenses, if requested or required due to performance issues). Initial training is also provided for replacement Operating Managers for a fee. Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC also administers system-wide marketing funds, such as the Brand Development Fund and Advertising Cooperatives. The franchisor does not provide assistance with hiring or training employees, nor does it set pricing for services (except for national or corporate accounts).
Initial Training Hours
75
Training Location
Poughkeepsie, New York or virtually
Ongoing Support
After opening, The Brothers that just do Gutters provides ongoing support to its franchisees through several avenues. This includes regularly communicating updated operating standards, procedures, and System requirements, covering aspects like approved services, products, supplies, and marketing standards. The franchisor also establishes and approves marketing and brand standards for the promotion of the Franchised Business and provides lists of approved vendors and suppliers. Franchisees are required to attend an annual system conference (for which a fee applies, in addition to their travel and lodging costs). Supplemental on-site training is available for a fee (currently $500 per trainer per day plus expenses) if a franchisee requests it or if Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC deems it necessary due to the franchisee not meeting performance standards. Initial training is also provided for replacement Operating Managers for a fee. Furthermore, Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC administers and manages System-wide marketing funds, including the Brand Development Fund and any Advertising Cooperatives, to which franchisees must contribute. Franchisees are solely responsible for managing and supervising their own employees, including ensuring they wear approved uniforms and comply with System standards for products and services.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
The Brothers that just do Gutters seeks franchisees (or their Managing Owners) who are personally responsible for the daily, full-time, hands-on management and supervision of the Franchised Business and are on-site at the business facility. Managing Owners must be approved by Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC and must dedicate their full-time efforts to the business. They must also have satisfactorily completed the initial training and obtained all necessary licenses and permits.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Full-Time
Territory Type
Non-Exclusive
Territory Size Requirements
The Brothers that just do Gutters defines its franchise territories as a geographic area generally including approximately 75,000 Qualified Single-Family Households, which are single-family households with an estimated annual income exceeding $60,000. These household numbers are calculated based on raw data without considering demographics or age, and franchisees have the option to purchase additional households or territories.
Staffing Notes
Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC does not assist with hiring or training employees; franchisees are directly responsible for managing and supervising their staff. Franchisees must ensure all employees wear approved System branded uniforms and maintain System Supplies and Approved Services/Products according to Brothers Parsons Franchising LLC standards. Franchisees can hire an Operating Manager who must meet minimum standards, complete the initial training program, sign confidentiality and non-competition agreements, and agree in writing to on-site management and supervision.