Boulder Designs
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Boulder Designs franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Own a unique business that offers custom made boulders/stones for commercial signs, residential landscape rocks, memorials, and monuments, etc. We are growing at a rapid pace and want motivated entrepreneurs just like you to join the Boulder Designs family.
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Boulder Designs quick facts
- Is Boulder Designs a franchise?
- Yes. Boulder Designs offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 82 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 46).
- How much does it cost to open a Boulder Designs franchise?
- The Boulder Designs Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $210,565 for two franchise total low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $236,130 for two franchise total high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $147,565–$173,130 for single franchise total low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $173,130 for single franchise total high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $195,300 for total two-franchise investment low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $220,865 for total two-franchise investment high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $146,815 for total single franchise investment low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $172,380 for total single franchise investment high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Boulder Designs initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $63,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Boulder Designs charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Boulder Designs disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Boulder Designs FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Boulder Designs locations are there?
- The FDD reports 82 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 46). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Boulder Designs a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $210,565 (Two franchise total low); $236,130 (Two franchise total high); $147,565 – $173,130 (Single franchise total low); $173,130 (Single franchise total high); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 5 in 2025, to 82 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Boulder Designs head-to-head
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Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Single franchise total lowPDF p. 18$147,565 – $173,130
- Single franchise total highPDF p. 18$173,130
- Two franchise total lowPDF p. 18$210,565
- Two franchise total highPDF p. 18$236,130
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty percentage of Gross RevenueMain ongoing fee
40 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Boulder Designs has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Fiscal years 2023 to 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 46
Net −13 outlets, 2022–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($147,565 – $236,130) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Boulder Designs reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 77 to 82 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 46
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | franchise fees receivable, net | $397,028 |
| 2025 | notes payable | $248,000 |
| 2025 | current installments of long-term debt | $13,971 |
| 2025 | provision for credit losses | $86,025 |
| 2025 | impairment loss | $28,000 |
| 2025 | franchise fees receivable | $70,103 |
| 2025 | other receivables | -$2,932 |
| 2025 | accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,111 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $811,955 |
| 2025 | payments for acquired franchises | $0 |
| 2025 | principal payments on long-term debt | -$49,582 |
| 2025 | cash at end of year | $97,522 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Estimated initial investment: $146,815 – $220,865 → $147,565 – $236,130
- Franchise fee: $6,500 → $63,000
- System size: 154 → 82 units
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 12 · PDF p. 54 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: Yes, but rights are subject to reserved rights and operational conditions.
“Your Territory is exclusive. Subject to our reserved rights, we will not establish and operate, nor license any party to establish and operate, a business selling and installing exterior remodeling products using the Marks and the Window World franchise system within the Territory.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 34 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Advance notice before minimum gross revenue requirement
“we have the right to implement a Minimum Gross Revenue requirement by providing you at least 30 days’ advance written notice.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 54 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: typically one county/parish, may be smaller; there is no minimum territory.
“There is no minimum territory. Typically, we grant you one county/parish. However, your Territory may be smaller than one county/parish based upon population, geographic, demographic, and market factors”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 32 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Separate Territory protection subject to compliance and reserved rights
“If you acquire franchise rights for a Separate Territory, then so long as you are in compliance with your obligations under the Franchise Agreement, we will not grant anyone but you the right to operate a Boulder Designs Business within your territory, subject to our reserved rights below.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 54 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Territory condition: one or more satellites may be required for territories with more than one million owner-occupied homes.
“If you are granted a Territory that has more than one million owner-occupied homes, we may require you to open one or more Satellites within your Territory.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 58 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Member's deficit, end of year (2023)
“Member’s deficit (restated), end of year $ (3,608,955) (3,997,278) (3,810,894)”
Note: The cited page excerpt does not contain the supplied quote verbatim; unable to settle from this page citation.
Item 21 · PDF p. 58 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Member's deficit, end of year (2024)
“Member’s deficit (restated), end of year $ (3,608,955) (3,997,278) (3,810,894)”
Note: The cited page excerpt does not contain the supplied quote verbatim; unable to settle from this page citation.
Item 21 · PDF p. 58 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Member's deficit, end of year (2025)
“Member’s deficit (restated), end of year $ (3,608,955) (3,997,278) (3,810,894)”
Note: The cited page excerpt does not contain the supplied quote verbatim; unable to settle from this page citation.
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