Shack Shine Home Services LLC
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Shack Shine Home Services LLC franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2015 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC Canada Source: franchise.org
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Shack Shine Home Services LLC quick facts
- Is Shack Shine Home Services LLC a franchise?
- Yes. Shack Shine Home Services LLC offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 44 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 46).
- How much does it cost to open a Shack Shine Home Services LLC franchise?
- The Shack Shine Home Services LLC Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $92,050–$182,200 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Shack Shine Home Services LLC initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (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 Shack Shine Home Services LLC charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% · percent of Gross Revenue (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 10). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 5% · percent of Gross Revenue (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Shack Shine Home Services LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Shack Shine Home Services LLC FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 44). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Shack Shine Home Services LLC locations are there?
- The FDD reports 44 outlets at the end of 2024 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 46). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Shack Shine Home Services LLC 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 $92,050 – $182,200 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue and other measures for 56 franchised locations.
- 3Outlets declined by 2 in 2024, to 44 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Shack Shine Home Services LLC 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
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.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
15 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.
Franchised locations
Revenue and other measures · 56 locations
- Who is counted
- U.S. and Canadian franchisees; all franchisees
- Period
- calendar year 2024
- Excluded
- The combined chart includes 47 franchisees operating over 24 months and 9 franchisees operating 12–24 months; the FDD states the data excludes locations not meeting the applicable operating-period group criteria.
- Method
- Based on financial information reported by franchisees; not independently audited or reviewed for GAAP conformity. Canadian figures converted at an average CAD:USD exchange rate of 0.7302.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 46
Net +2 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
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($92,050 – $182,200) 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 46 to 44 in 2024. 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. 18
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (56 locations) — revenue and other measures · PDF p. 44
- [4]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
52 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
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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.
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At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
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 3 · PDF p. 9 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total disclosed litigation cases: 1
“Other than this action, no litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.”
Note: Source describes the Dinardo action and a later complaint against Dinardo and Dinardo Painting, LLC.
Item 15 · PDF p. 81 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Manager allowed: A substitute manager may manage during death, disability or incapacity; otherwise the business must be actively managed by the Principal Operator
“The Principal Operator shall, at all times during the Term and any duly exercised Renewal Term, own ... Franchisee shall ensure that the Franchised Business is always actively managed by the Principal Operator.”
Note: Source states the business must be actively managed by the Principal Operator; no substitute-manager exception appears.
Item 17 · PDF p. 105 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Dispute resolution: Arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association; exclusive venue is King County, Washington
“Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement... shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association... The exclusive venue for any dispute shall be in King County, Washington.”
Note: Source confirms arbitration and King County venue but does not mention American Arbitration Association administration.
Item 21 · PDF p. 50 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Unaudited period included: Five-month period ended May 31, 2025
“...and unaudited financial statements for the period ended May 31, 2025; are included in Exhibit E to this disclosure document.”
Note: Provided source does not state the unaudited period ended May 31, 2025.
Item · PDF p. 33 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Liquid capital requirement: $3 – $6
“You must have a minimum of 3 to 6 months’ operating capital, based on your projections and living expenses;”
Note: Source states 3 to 6 months’ operating capital, not $3 to $6.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.