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BATH FITTER FRANCHISING INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Bath Fitter franchises operate businesses that sell and install proprietary bathtub liners, shower bases, bath and shower walls, and related bathroom renovation products using the franchisor's distinctive system, trademarks, trade dress, and operational methods. Franchisees serve commercial and residential customers in designated geographical areas, competing with other bathroom renovation services on factors like price, quality, and convenience. The business model relies on initial franchise investments ranging from $225,500 to $515,500, including fees paid to the franchisor, with ongoing adherence to confidential operations manuals and standards.
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Franchise Costs
Up to 2.5% royalty + NMF Contribution (variable monthly based on territory population, ranging from $2,000 to $12,500/month) + other potential fees.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataHow BATH FITTER FRANCHISING INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Home Improvement franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BATH FITTER FRANCHISING INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Current | $226K – $516K | $80K | 2.5% | 100 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,355 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| That 1 Painter | $97K – $137K | $59K | 6.0% | 315 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 66 franchises | $144K – $256K | $50K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 66 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BATH FITTER FRANCHISING INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT franchisees (2024 – 2024)
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.
1 SBA loans on record
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97 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BATH FITTER FRANCHISING INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT franchise ranges from $225,500 to $515,500. This includes a franchise fee of $80,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 2.5% of gross sales.