ProSource Wholesale
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching ProSource Wholesale franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, MO Source: franchise.prosourcewholesale.com
ProSource Wholesale is a home improvement franchise business that operates through showrooms. Its franchise process includes discussions with franchise consultants, financial qualification, a personal profile, a webinar about its business model and support, review of the Franchise Disclosure Document, conversations with existing franchise owners, and a Discovery Day at its St.
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ProSource Wholesale quick facts
- Is ProSource Wholesale a franchise?
- Yes. ProSource Wholesale offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 146 franchised and 3 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47).
- How much does it cost to open a ProSource Wholesale franchise?
- The ProSource Wholesale Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $955,599 for total estimated initial investment — low estimate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $945,785–$961,985 for total: $945,785–$961,985 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the ProSource Wholesale initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $46,450 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does ProSource Wholesale charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 0.25% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does ProSource Wholesale disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The ProSource Wholesale FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 46). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many ProSource Wholesale locations are there?
- The FDD reports 149 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is ProSource Wholesale 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 $955,599 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 8 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 139 franchise only locations; revenue and other measures for 141 franchise only locations; revenue for 141 franchise only locations; revenue for 139 franchise only locations; revenue for 141 franchise locations; revenue for 139 franchise locations; other measures for 141 franchise locations; other measures for 139 franchise locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 1 in 2024, to 149 (United States and Canada system, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
ProSource Wholesale 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. 18
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyrateMain ongoing fee
83 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?
8 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
139 locations
Revenue and other measures · 139 locations
- Who is counted
- Comparable showrooms
- Excluded
- Company/affiliateownedexcluded;smallformats<5000sqft3excluded;less24months3excluded.
- Method
- Unaudited franchise grosssales invoices/trades minusrefundstaxreferrals;five withoutK&B. Grossmargin includescooprebates anddiscounts based3companyStLouisstores. Managers assignedterritorydeliveredlinesales.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States and Canada system, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of ProSource fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 47
Net +0 outlets, 2022–2024
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 2024 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 ($955,599) 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 148 to 149 in 2024. 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 18
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Comparable showrooms · PDF p. 46
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Comparable showrooms · PDF p. 46
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Comparable showrooms AccountManagers tenure>=12monthsbeforeperiod · PDF p. 46
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Comparable showrooms AccountManagers tenure>=12monthsbeforeperiod · PDF p. 46
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Comparable franchise showrooms · PDF p. 47; PDF p. 46
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Comparable franchise showrooms · PDF p. 47
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Eligible account managers at franchise-owned comparable showrooms; manager coun… · PDF p. 47
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Eligible account managers at franchise-owned comparable showrooms; manager coun… · PDF p. 47
- [10]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 47
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
75 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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | total liabilities | $148,154,019 |
| 2025 | total members' equity | $85,089,703 |
| 2025 | total revenues | $15,800,287 |
| 2025 | income from operations | $3,940,306 |
| 2025 | net profit | $2,734,194 |
| 2025 | total assets | $233,243,723 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $125,897,521 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $191,947,075 |
| 2024 | total members' equity | $87,060,076 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $140,114,761 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $162,411,950 |
| 2024 | total revenues | $16,241,403 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Estimated initial investment: $945,785 – $961,985 → $955,599
- Franchise fee: $46,450 → $12,000
- System size: 148 → 149 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
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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