Franopolis

    Kitchen Wise, LLC

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Kitchen Wise, LLC franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2018
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Charlottesville, VA United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Kitchen Wise franchise specializes in kitchen organization and storage solutions, helping homeowners maximize space and efficiency in one of the home's most imp

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Kitchen Wise, LLC franchise?
    The Kitchen Wise, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $127,600–$219,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Kitchen Wise, LLC charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Kitchen Wise, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Kitchen Wise, LLC FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 50). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Kitchen Wise, LLC locations are there?
    The FDD reports 12 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $127,600 – $219,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 reports revenue and other measures for 5 Franchised locations.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 5 in 2025, to 12 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    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. 25

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty 6% — 6%Main ongoing fee

    39 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?

    One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 5 locations

    Who is counted
    Five franchisees operating five franchised businesses for the entire fiscal year
    Period
    2025
    Excluded
    Seven franchisees/seven businesses excluded for partial-year operations or CRM usage insufficient to collect and disclose performance.
    Method
    Actual gross sales reported for royalty calculation; Gross Sales defined by Franchise Agreement; no recomputation.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50

    Net +6 outlets, 2023–2025

    06202372024122025+1+5

    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

    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 ($127,600 – $219,000) 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 went from 7 to 12 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?

    • 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 25
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 50
    3. [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 50

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing

    Territory & operations

    13 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total current assets$7,614,212
    2025property and equipment, net$518,913
    2025right-of-use lease asset, net$1,313,179
    2025intangible assets, net$9,940,713
    2025total assets$34,799,949
    2025liabilities and members' deficit current liabilities accounts payable$419,216
    2025accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,438,838
    2025deferred revenue, current$2,374,133
    2025current portion of right of use lease liability$152,142
    2025long-term debt, net$22,738,405
    2025right of use lease liability$1,263,028
    2025total liabilities$45,218,345
    2025members' deficit-$10,418,396
    2025total liabilities and members' deficit$34,799,949
    2025franchise sales fees$4,973,218
    2025other revenues$1,854,004
    2025costs and expenses franchise support expenses$11,024,359
    2025franchise sales expenses$5,536,132
    2025general and administrative expenses$6,214,686
    2025total costs and expenses$25,005,555
    2025operating income$1,290,083
    2025interest income-$16,048
    2025interest expense$2,626,413
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,320,282
    2025amortization of deferred loan costs$112,029
    2025loss on disposal of asset$139,234
    2025write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs$132,780
    2025changes in assets and liabilities accounts receivable-$80,178
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$955,669
    2025accounts payable-$15,529
    2025accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$426,167
    2025lease liability-$152,141
    2025other long-term liabilities$1,731,774
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$1,821,737
    2025cash flows from investing activities purchases of property and equipment-$73,941
    2025capitalized software development costs-$225,087
    2025cash flows from financing activities member distributions-$3,225,000
    2025borrowings from long-term debt, net of deferred financing cost$23,046,685
    2025repayments of long-term debt-$21,374,125
    2025net cash provided by-$1,552,440
    2025increase in cash and cash equivalents-$29,731
    2025cash and cash equivalents beginning of year$943,020
    2025prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$263,893
    2025current maturities of long-term debt$225,000
    2025franchise service fees$19,468,416
    2025transaction costs$171,094
    2025depreciation and amortization$2,059,284
    2025adjustments to reconcile net income$2,059,284
    2025cash and cash equivalents$913,289
    2025prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,402,319
    2025goodwill$6,568,689
    2025total current liabilities$5,609,329
    2025deferred revenue, noncurrent$15,607,583
    2025accounts receivable, net$3,298,604
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,844,243
    2025total revenues$26,295,638
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,320,282
    2025deferred revenue$332,709
    2025net cash used in investing activities-$299,028
    2025end of year$913,289
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$943,020
    2024accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,218,426
    2024prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,666,212
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,827,658
    2024right-of-use lease asset, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,476,728
    2024intangible assets, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,433,105
    2024goodwillMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,068,689
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,888,574
    2024liabilities and members' deficit current liabilities accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$434,745
    2024deferred revenue, currentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,041,424
    2024current portion of right of use lease liability$125,948
    2024current maturities of long-term debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$609,375
    2024long-term debt, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$20,436,661
    2024right of use lease liability$1,441,363
    2024deferred revenue, noncurrentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,875,809
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,330,330
    2024total liabilities and members' deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$36,457,216
    2024franchise sales feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,173,857
    2024other revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,570,613
    2024total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25,442,044
    2024costs and expenses franchise support expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,331,257
    2024general and administrative expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,974,157
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,983,683
    2024total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,314,785
    2024interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$620
    2024interest expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,815,674
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$687,795
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$687,795
    2024amortization of deferred loan costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$91,061
    2024changes in assets and liabilities accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$380,320
    2024prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,179,793
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$791,295
    2024accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,018
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$181,384
    2024lease liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$125,948
    2024net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$152,993
    2024net cash used in investing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$368,797
    2024repayments of long-term debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$763,250
    2024net cash provided by$436,750
    2024cash and cash equivalents beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$722,074
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$943,020
    2024accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,218,426
    2024prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,666,212
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,827,658
    2024right-of-use lease asset, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,476,728
    2024goodwillMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,068,689
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,888,574
    2024liabilities and members' deficit current liabilities accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$434,745
    2024deferred revenue, currentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,041,424
    2024current maturities of long-term debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$609,375
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,601,184
    2024lease liability, noncurrent portion$1,416,676
    2024deferred revenue, noncurrentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,875,809
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,330,330
    2024total liabilities and members' deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$36,457,216
    2024franchise service feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$17,697,574
    2024franchise sales feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,173,857
    2024other revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,570,613
    2024costs and expenses franchise support expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,331,257
    2024general and administrative expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,974,157
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,983,683
    2024total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,314,785
    2024operating incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,127,259
    2024interest expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,815,674
    2024net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$687,795
    2024amortization of deferred loan costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$91,061
    2024changes in assets and liabilities accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$380,320
    2024prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,179,793
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$791,295
    2024accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,018
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$181,384
    2024other long-term liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,066,172
    2024purchases of property and equipment-$81,518
    2024net cash used in investing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$368,797
    2024borrowings from long-term debt, net of deferred financing costMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,200,000
    2024repayments of long-term debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$763,250
    2024net cash provided by financing activities$436,750
    2024increase$220,946
    2024end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$943,020
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,138
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$36,457,216
    2024capitalized software development costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$287,279
    2024accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,365,005
    2024franchise sales expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,025,688
    2024operating incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,127,259
    2024franchise service feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$17,697,574
    2024other long-term liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,066,172
    2024property and equipment, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$762,462
    2024members' deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$5,873,114
    2024cash flows from investing activities purchases of property and equipment-$81,518
    2024borrowings from long-term debt, net of deferred financing costMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,200,000
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,576,497
    2024adjustments to reconcile net income$1,983,683
    2024increase in cash and cash equivalents$220,946
    2024end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$943,020
    2024property and equipment, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$762,462
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$36,457,216
    2024intangible assets, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,433,105
    2024accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,365,005
    2024lease liability, current portion$150,635
    2024long-term debt, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$20,436,661
    2024members' deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$5,873,114
    2024total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25,442,044
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,138
    2024net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$152,993
    2024capitalized software development costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$287,279
    2024cash and cash equivalents beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$722,074
    2024adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by$1,983,683
    2024lease liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$125,948
    2024franchise sales expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,025,688
    2024interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$620
    2024net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$687,795
    2023cash and cash equivalents$722,074
    2023prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,486,419
    2023total current assets$6,046,599
    2023property and equipment, net$728,024
    2023right-of-use lease asset, net$1,633,661
    2023goodwill$7,068,689
    2023other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,097,279
    2023total assets$35,499,749
    2023liabilities and members' deficit current liabilities accounts payable$435,883
    2023accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,368,024
    2023deferred revenue, current$1,860,040
    2023current maturities of long-term debt$599,500
    2023total current liabilities$6,388,148
    2023long-term debt, net$19,918,725
    2023lease liability, noncurrent portion$1,568,558
    2023total liabilities$40,685,068
    2023total liabilities and members' deficit$35,499,749
    2023franchise sales fees$4,940,724
    2023other revenues$1,266,744
    2023total revenues$23,592,896
    2023costs and expenses franchise support expenses$9,990,315
    2023general and administrative expenses$4,311,590
    2023transaction costs$103,047
    2023total costs and expenses$21,789,095
    2023operating income$1,803,801
    2023interest income-$2,443
    2023interest expense$2,540,123
    2023net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$733,879
    2023adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by$1,804,818
    2023amortization of deferred loan costs$79,207
    2023changes in assets and liabilities accounts receivable-$661,073
    2023other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,564,311
    2023accrued and other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$209,310
    2023deferred revenue$311,391
    2023lease liability-$102,966
    2023other long-term liabilities$1,908,039
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$1,461,845
    2023cash flows from investing activities business acquisitions, net of cash acquired-$5,979,862
    2023capitalized software development costs-$405,933
    2023net cash used in investing activities-$6,503,553
    2023borrowings from long-term debt, net of deferred financing cost$6,778,500
    2023repayments of long-term debt-$1,164,875
    2023increase-$178,083
    2023end of year$722,074
    2023accounts receivable, net$2,838,106
    2023intangible assets, net$12,925,497
    2023cash flows from financing activities member distributions-$750,000
    2023cash and cash equivalents beginning of year$900,157
    2023lease liability, current portion$124,701
    2023deferred revenue, noncurrent$12,809,637
    2023franchise service fees$17,385,428
    2023net cash provided by financing activities$4,863,625
    2023members' deficit-$5,185,319
    2023accounts payable$243,259
    2023franchise sales expenses$5,579,325
    2023depreciation and amortization$1,804,818
    2023net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$733,879
    2023prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$31,950
    2023purchases of property and equipment-$117,758

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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