The Patch Boys
Patch Boys International, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching The Patch Boys franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2015 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Ann Arbor, MI United States Source: franchise.org
The Patch Boys is a home services franchise specializing in drywall repair jobs of all sizes, including small holes, seams, and dents. Its services address residential repair needs and are also provided through relationships with contractors, electricians, plumbers, and restoration companies seeking a partner for small repairs.
Headline figures
The Patch Boys quick facts
- Is The Patch Boys a franchise?
- Yes. The Patch Boys offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 264 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 67).
- How much does it cost to open a The Patch Boys franchise?
- The The Patch Boys Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $74,500–$105,900 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the The Patch Boys initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $44,900 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- Does The Patch Boys disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The The Patch Boys FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 61). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many The Patch Boys locations are there?
- The FDD reports 264 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 67). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is The Patch Boys 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 lists every recurring fee beyond 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 $74,500 – $105,900 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue for 5 franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 83 franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 20 in 2025, to 264 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
The Patch Boys 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. 26
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16
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.
22 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?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 5 locations
- Who is counted
- Represented Franchise Owners; Top 5% of Represented Franchise Owners
- Period
- January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
- Excluded
- Fifty-seven THE PATCH BOYS Franchises were excluded; seven were opened and twenty-six closed during the 2025 fiscal year, and data from twenty-four was not reported.
- Method
- Actual results reported voluntarily by Franchisees; information was unaudited.
Franchised locations
Revenue and other measures · 83 locations
- Who is counted
- Represented Franchise Owners, representing 82% of THE PATCH BOYS Franchisees
- Period
- January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
- Excluded
- Fifty-seven THE PATCH BOYS Franchises were excluded; seven were opened and twenty-six closed during the 2025 fiscal year, and data from twenty-four was not reported.
- Method
- Actual results reported voluntarily by Franchisees; information was unaudited.
These groups are never combined.
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. 67
Net −44 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 ($74,500 – $105,900) 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 284 to 264 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. 26
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (5 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 61
- [4]Item 19 — Franchised (83 locations) — revenue and other measures · PDF p. 61; PDF p. 63
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 67
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
115 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.
Head-to-head comparisons
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. 15 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total disclosed litigation matters: 3
“Predecessor Litigation: Our predecessor, Patch Boys Franchising, LLC, is/was a party to the following matters:”
Note: Source lists matters but does not state a total of 3.
Item 15 · PDF p. 54 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Managing owner requirement: At least one managing owner must be designated and must devote full-time best efforts
“you must designate at least one managing owner (the “Managing Owner”) ... The Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated Manager, must continuously exert her/his full-time best efforts to manage, promote and enhance the THE PATCH BOYS Business”
Note: Provided source excerpt does not state the managing-owner full-time best-efforts requirement.
Item 17 · PDF p. 55 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial term: 5 years
“Length of the franchise term ... 5 years.”
Note: Source does not state the franchise term length.
Item 17 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Post-term non-compete: 18 months within the Territory, other THE PATCH BOYS territories, and a 100-mile radius
“For a period of 18 months from expiration or termination ... within: (i) the Territory; (ii) the Territories of any THE PATCH BOYS franchisees ... or (iii) a radius of 100 miles from the Territory.”
Note: Source does not state the post-term non-compete restrictions.
Item 21 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Auditor name: Not stated
“Exhibit E contains the audited financial statements of our affiliate, BFG Holdco”
Note: Source identifies audited BFG Holdco statements but does not identify an auditor.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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