IRIS Environmental Laboratories
Company Information
2333 Route 22 West Union, New Jersey 07083
We are a New Jersey limited liability company, incorporated on February 1, 2018. We do business under the same name as our corporate name “IRIS Alliance, LLC” and may also use the names “IRIS Environmental Laboratories”, “IRIS Laboratories” and “Bioterra Environmental Solutions.” Our principal business address is 2333 Route 22 West, Union, New Jersey 07083. We operate and sell franchises for the operation of a business known as “IRIS Environmental Laboratories” (the “Business,” “Franchise” or “Franchised Business”). We offer a franchise agreement (“Franchise Agreement”) for the development and operation of a mold and asbestos inspection business, which is within a protected territory. This is the first time IAL has offered franchises of the type described in this Disclosure Document, and IAL has never offered franchises in any other line of business. Our agents for service of process are disclosed in Exhibit B.
IRIS Environmental® Laboratories is business a model that has been developed to offer a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for property owners to have a structure inspected and samples tested for the presence of mold or asbestos. All samples are analyzed and tested at our national laboratory by a team of technicians utilizing the latest technologies. The IRIS Environmental® Laboratories philosophy is centered on providing efficient and comprehensive inspection and laboratory testing services to identify the presence of mold or asbestos to minimize health risks and any further structural damage that could be caused by these substances. This is a mobile business that is operated year around and typically as a home-based business, however, it can be operated out of a small office (all of which must be approved by us). Each IRIS Environmental Laboratories franchise will establish relationships with property owners, real estate professionals, general contractors, insurance adjustors and third-party administrators to offer: onsite education and consulting services, onsite mold and asbestos inspection services performed by certified trained professionals that includes extracting samples for testing, standard and expediated laboratory testing services, specific indoor air quality inspection and testing services for mold and asbestos only, qualified referrals for remediation or abatement services in addition to reinspection, certification and clearance report services and other mold and/or asbestos-related serviees approved by us. We may authorize you to offer additional services and/or sell products in the future such as: other indoor air quality inspection and testing services, industrial hygiene services, radon testing services, lead testing services, oil tank sweep services, electro-magnetic testing services, claim management services, project management services, mold remediation services, asbestos abatement services, the sale of consumer test kits and other environmental-related services and products approved by us.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
1/10
Investment Accessibility
1/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $22,500 Maximum: $22,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $26,300 Maximum: $57,510
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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