Kitchen Tune-Up
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Kitchen Tune-Up franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1988 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Aberdeen, SD United States Source: franchise.org
Kitchen Tune-Up franchise specializes in kitchen cabinet refacing, refinishing, and remodeling services, offering homeowners cost-effective alternatives to full
Headline figures
Kitchen Tune-Up quick facts
- Is Kitchen Tune-Up a franchise?
- Yes. Kitchen Tune-Up offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 250 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 43).
- How much does it cost to open a Kitchen Tune-Up franchise?
- The Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $121,930–$198,850 for total estimated initial investment: $121,930–$198,850 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $129,930–$188,850 for total estimated initial investment — low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $188,850 for total estimated initial investment — high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Kitchen Tune-Up initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $19,950 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Kitchen Tune-Up charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Kitchen Tune-Up disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Kitchen Tune-Up FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 41). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Kitchen Tune-Up locations are there?
- The FDD reports 250 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 43). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Kitchen Tune-Up a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $121,930 – $198,850 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 19 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 60 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 75 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 135 Franchised locations; other measures for 60 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 75 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 60 Franchised locations; other measures for 60 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for Franchised locations; revenue for Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations; costs and other measures and profit for 135 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 11 in 2025, to 250 (UnitedStates, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Kitchen Tune-Up head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
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: the greater of 6.0%–5.0% of Gross Revenue for the immediately preceding month or $500 per month per territory in the first year and $1,500 per month per territory thereafter; during the first three months, royalty is paid only on actual Gross Revenue with no minimumMain ongoing fee
19 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?
19 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
60 locations
Revenue and other measures · 60 locations
- Who is counted
- Multiple-territory franchisees; owner totals
- Period
- 2025
- Excluded
- 2025 reporting cohort was open all year; excludes 22 new or transferred territories that lacked a full year.
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee reports/CRM. Multipleterritoryfigures totalowner sales, not perterritory. Territoriesvarysize. COGS includesproducts/consumables/labor; source42%totalvs15%labor28%products retained.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
UnitedStates, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 43
Net −7 outlets, 2022–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; 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
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($121,930 – $198,850) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 261 to 250 in 2025. What drove the change?
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?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 20
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-territory franchisees; owner totals · PDF p. 41
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchisees · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 43
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Countertop across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Full Custom Kitchen across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Misc. across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Painting/ Recoloring across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Redoor across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Refacing across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Service line Tune-Up across135reportingowners · PDF p. 42
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-territory franchisees; owner total sales · PDF p. 41
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchisee owner sales · PDF p. 41
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-territory franchisee owner total sales · PDF p. 41
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-territory franchisees; owner total sales across their territories · PDF p. 41
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchisee owner sales · PDF p. 41
- [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-territory franchisee owner total sales · PDF p. 41
- [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchisees · PDF p. 41
- [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-territory franchisees; owner totals · PDF p. 41
- [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 60multiterritoryowners154territories · PDF p. 41
- [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 135reportingfranchisees;75singleterritoryowners+60multiterritoryowners229territ… · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 43
- [22]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 43
"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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2029 | notes receivable expected maturities | $56,472 |
| 2028 | notes receivable expected maturities | $132,950 |
| 2027 | operating lease maturities 2027 | $55,316 |
| 2027 | notes receivable expected maturities | $268,377 |
| 2026 | operating lease maturities 2026 | $65,295 |
| 2026 | notes receivable expected maturities | $526,618 |
| 2025 | assets current assets cash | $20,068,280 |
| 2025 | advertising advances and depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,873,467 |
| 2025 | straight-line royalty assets, long-term | $19,690,613 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $255,961,533 |
| 2025 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $23,331,953 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $48,487,643 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Franchise fee: $51,000 → $19,950
- System size: 522 → 250 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
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
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 21 · PDF p. 161 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Employer contribution match expense 2023
“Employer contribution match expenses $ 120,785 $ 126,490”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 161.
Item 21 · PDF p. 161 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Operating lease weighted average remaining term — 2023
“Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 2.8 3.8”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 161.
Item 21 · PDF p. 161 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Operating lease weighted average discount rate — 2024
“Weighted average discount rate 2.7% 2.7%”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 161.
Item 21 · PDF p. 161 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Operating lease weighted average remaining term — 2024
“Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 2.8 3.8”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 161.
Item 21 · PDF p. 161 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Operating lease weighted average discount rate — 2023
“Weighted average discount rate 2.7% 2.7%”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 161.
Item 21 · PDF p. 161 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Employer contribution match expense 2024
“Employer contribution match expenses $ 120,785 $ 126,490”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 161.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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