How much does it cost to open a remodeling franchise?

Across 58 published remodeling brands with a reviewed Item 7 total, the median low end of the estimated initial investment is $127,600, and low ends run from $3,200 to $579,800 (FDDs from 2021 to 2026). The low end is each franchisor's cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost; the median is a Franopolis calculation.

Which remodeling franchises have the lowest disclosed startup cost?

By the low end of the reviewed Item 7 estimate: Ram Jack Systems Distribution ($3,200–$650,426, 2026 FDD); Kitchen Refresh ($21,280–$133,950, 2026 FDD); Floors To Go ($23,050–$61,900, 2026 FDD). This orders disclosed estimates only; it is not a ranking or recommendation.

How many remodeling franchisors disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

51 of 60 published remodeling brands (85%) have reviewed Item 19 financial performance figures on file. A brand without them on Franopolis may still disclose them in an FDD we have not reviewed.

Which remodeling franchises have the most locations?

By total outlets in reviewed Item 20 tables: Koala Insulation (430); Next Day Access (407); Ace Handyman Services (401). Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.

Remodeling Franchises: 60 Brands, Costs & FDD Figures

Median uses the low end of each brand's reviewed Item 7 total in its latest FDD — the cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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Remodeling franchise benchmarks

How much does it cost to open a remodeling franchise?: Across 58 published remodeling brands with a reviewed Item 7 total, the median low end of the estimated initial investment is $127,600, and low ends run from $3,200 to $579,800 (FDDs from 2021 to 2026). The low end is each franchisor's cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost; the median is a Franopolis calculation.
Which remodeling franchises have the lowest disclosed startup cost?: By the low end of the reviewed Item 7 estimate: Ram Jack Systems Distribution ($3,200–$650,426, 2026 FDD); Kitchen Refresh ($21,280–$133,950, 2026 FDD); Floors To Go ($23,050–$61,900, 2026 FDD). This orders disclosed estimates only; it is not a ranking or recommendation.
How many remodeling franchisors disclose financial performance (Item 19)?: 51 of 60 published remodeling brands (85%) have reviewed Item 19 financial performance figures on file. A brand without them on Franopolis may still disclose them in an FDD we have not reviewed.
Which remodeling franchises have the most locations?: By total outlets in reviewed Item 20 tables: Koala Insulation (430); Next Day Access (407); Ace Handyman Services (401). Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.

Calculated by Franopolis from published brands' reviewed figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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