ReCoat Revolution
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching ReCoat Revolution franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
ReCoat Revolution franchise specializes in bathtub and tile refinishing services, offering homeowners an affordable alternative to costly bathroom renovations.
Headline figures
ReCoat Revolution quick facts
- Is ReCoat Revolution a franchise?
- Yes. ReCoat Revolution offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 11 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 56).
- How much does it cost to open a ReCoat Revolution franchise?
- The ReCoat Revolution Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $136,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the ReCoat Revolution initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (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 ReCoat Revolution charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $30,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does ReCoat Revolution disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The ReCoat Revolution FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 51). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many ReCoat Revolution locations are there?
- The FDD reports 11 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 56). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is ReCoat Revolution 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 $136,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 3 separate groups: other measures for 1 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 1 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 1 Affiliate owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 10 in 2025, to 11 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
ReCoat Revolution 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. 22
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (5)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- Single territory — As incurred After opening VariousPDF p. 22$136,500
- Two-territory total estimated initial investment low end: $176,500Multi-unitPDF p. 25$176,500 – $393,800
- Three-territory total estimated initial investment low end: $206,500Multi-unitPDF p. 25$206,500 – $393,800
- Four-territory total estimated initial investment low end: $236,500Multi-unitPDF p. 25$236,500 – $393,800
- Five-territory total estimated initial investment low end: $266,500Multi-unitPDF p. 25$266,500 – $393,800
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: greater of 7% of Gross Revenues or minimum monthly royaltyMain ongoing fee
30 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?
3 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
1 locations
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- St Louis Missouri affiliate business
- Period
- General Business Expenses
- Excluded
- Allfranchisees excluded asnew2025; selected expenses only, excludes taxes and other operatingcosts/rent/accounting; mature business opened2021.
- Method
- Unaudited affiliate reports; source rounds to dollar unless specified. Imputed royalty7%,brand2%,advertising3%,technology450monthly not actuallypaid. Revenues cash/barter/credit excl sales tax; no recomputation.
These groups are never combined.
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. 56
Net +10 outlets, 2023–2025
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
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 ($136,500) 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 1 to 11 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — St Louis Missouri affiliate business · PDF p. 51; PDF p. 52
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — St Louis affiliate commercial jobs · PDF p. 52
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — St Louis affiliate residential jobs · PDF p. 52
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 56
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
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 | accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $573 |
| 2025 | general and administrative | $56,492 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $129,555 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable | $3,378 |
| 2025 | security depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $10,500 |
| 2025 | deferred commission - current portion | $99,200 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $424,184 |
| 2025 | deferred commission - net current portion | $836,203 |
| 2025 | total assets | $1,276,300 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue- current portion | $87,780 |
| 2025 | line of credit | $98,425 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $190,587 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
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.
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Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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