BOULDER DESIGNS
Boulder Designs franchises enable operators to provide high-quality custom landscape boulders made from sand in various shapes, sizes, and colors, along with business signage. These products and services target residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Franchisees follow the franchisor's proprietary business system, standards, and procedures detailed in the operations manual.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (or monthly mins $750-$1,500) + $65/mo technology (up to $175) + $0/mo marketing (up to $200)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How BOULDER DESIGNS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BOULDER DESIGNS Current | $147K – $172K | $63K | 7.0% | 77 |
| 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
+28 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BOULDER DESIGNS franchisees (2014 – 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
75 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)
One case by former franchisee alleging deceptive and unfair trade practices, common law fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty; resolved via confidential settlement.
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 BOULDER DESIGNS franchise ranges from $146,815 to $172,380. This includes a franchise fee of $63,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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