Art of Drawers
Art of Drawers franchises provide design and installation of lighting fixtures and custom-built pull-out shelving and storage solutions to retrofit cabinets, pantries, closets, drawers, and other household areas, along with related services like hardware installation and cabinet refacing. The business operates under a proprietary system including standards, procedures, and licensed software, initially from home with storage space. They target homeowners seeking improved organization and storage in their homes through a franchised model granting use of trademarks and operating guidelines.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand fund + $895/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: One franchised unit (Reporting Franchise Outlet) open for three months in 2024.
* Average gross profit calculated as Gross Sales ($819,593) - Materials and Freight Cost ($237,682) = $581,911. Best guess profit calculated as Gross Sales ($819,593) - (Materials and Freight Cost $237,682 + Rent and Utilities $4,780 + Credit Card Fees $16,392 + Marketing Spend $195,116) = $365,623. This profit figure does not account for all possible operating expenses as explicitly stated in the document.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Art of Drawers Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art of Drawers Current | $132K – $159K | $60K | 7.0% | 45 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $246K | $51K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Art of Drawers franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Art of Drawers franchise ranges from $132,035 to $159,185. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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