ZAGG^®

Retail • Year: 2025

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What Is ZAGG?

ZAGG is a franchise in the Retail category that sells consumer electronics accessories, including protective glass, films and other device accessories under the ZAGG and related brands. The operational model is brick-and-mortar retail outlets—in-line stores, kiosks, or mall carts—operating in malls, shopping centers or similar retail centers. It primarily serves individual consumers (B2C), and its core service bundle is the sale of franchisor-supplied ZAGG Products and approved additional products through franchisor-approved purchasing platforms.

ZAGG Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's biggest strength is its low cost: a maximum total investment of $109,000 and an initial franchise fee of $5,000, which limits upfront capital exposure; its biggest risk is that managers must personally hold 92% of required equity, constraining outside investors and recruitment.

Pros

The maximum total investment is $109,000, well below what's typical in retail, which limits your upfront capital exposure.

The initial franchise fee is $5,000, far lower than most retail concepts, leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and working capital.

There are zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and no government penalties, giving the brand a clean legal and regulatory record compared with industry peers.

Cons

The franchisor operates zero company-owned units, which means they don't run locations themselves and may lack firsthand operational testing and day-to-day insights.

There were 7 franchise terminations, an unusually high count for a system of this size, suggesting multiple past operators have exited the system.

Managers are required to personally hold 92% of the required equity, an unusually high capital burden that can limit your ability to recruit outside managers or bring in outside investors.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

60/100

Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use alternative trademarks and retail/venue distribution, and to develop additional units in the surrounding market; these site-specific rights are not conditioned on performance quotas.

Training & Support

51/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a Targeted 34-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses and any additional on-site support costs borne by the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise shows a declining footprint from 109 units in 2022 to 104 in 2023 and 99 in 2024 (a cumulative drop of 10 units, –9.2%), with year-over-year declines of about –4.6% and –4.8% before flattening at 99 units in 2025 (0.0% YoY). For investors, the deceleration from ~–4.7% annual contraction to a 0.0% growth rate suggests the unit loss may be stabilizing, but the prior two years of consistent declines point to retention or development issues that require confirmation of sustained recovery before assuming the franchise is healthy.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a ZAGG Franchise?

Opening a ZAGG franchise requires a total initial investment of $10,000 to $109,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$10,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$109,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$5,000

Real Estate$10,000

Equipment & Assets$13,000

Reserves$20,500

Training$0

Other$-38,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$15,000

Real Estate$30,000

Equipment & Assets$34,000

Reserves$25,000

Training$0

Other$5,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do ZAGG Franchise Owners Make?

ZAGG franchise locations reported average gross sales of $28,583 and median gross sales of $24,682 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$28,583

Median Gross Sales:

$24,682

High Gross Sales:

$111,043

Low Gross Sales:

$2,760

Sample Size:

N/A

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The disclosed figures are for all ZAGG Retail Outlets combined and include both franchisees and corporate locations, and no separate franchised-only breakdown is provided so direct comparison between franchise and corporate performance is not possible from this Item 19.

Performance Variability Analysis: The 2024 mean monthly gross (28583.23) exceeds the median (24682.30) and the span between the lowest month (2760.38) and the highest month (111043.43) indicates substantial variability across outlets and months.

Data Scope and Limitations: Results are reported on a monthly basis for outlets operational at least one month in the year and include temporarily closed and corporate locations; sample counts and franchised-only metrics are not disclosed, limiting granularity for franchisee financial projections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a ZAGG franchise?

The total initial investment for a ZAGG franchise ranges from $10,000 to $109,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the ZAGG initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for ZAGG is $5,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do ZAGG franchise owners make?

ZAGG franchise locations reported average gross sales of $28,583 and median gross sales of $24,682 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does ZAGG have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

ZAGG received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does ZAGG offer exclusive franchise territories?

ZAGG received a territory protection score of 60 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does ZAGG provide to new franchisees?

ZAGG received a training and support score of 51 out of 100. The brand provides a Targeted 34-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch.

How many ZAGG franchise locations are there?

ZAGG had 99 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is ZAGG?

ZAGG is a franchise in the Retail category that sells consumer electronics accessories, including protective glass, films and other device accessories under the ZAGG and related brands.

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