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GARAGE LIVING FRANCHISE
Garage Living franchises operate businesses that provide design, supply, and installation of residential garage organizers, cabinetry, concrete floor coatings, car lifts, garage doors, garage door operators, renovation services, and related products for garage improvements. The business model involves franchisees establishing operations in a designated territory using the proprietary 'Garage Living' system, marks, training, and standards, typically from a showroom and warehouse space. The target market is residential customers with above-average income demographics, excluding do-it-yourself consumers.
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Franchise Costs
6.5% royalty + 2% ad fund + $125-250/mo software license fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 30 franchise business operations that operate 37 territories that had been open and operating for a full 12 months ending December 31, 2025.
* Calculated average_gross_profit as Average Gross Revenue * (1 - Average Cost of Goods Sold percentage): $1,631,626 * (1 - 0.4129) = $957,927.62 Calculated average_net_profit as Average Gross Revenue * Average Gross Margin percentage (where FDD's Gross Margin is defined as Gross Sales less Cost of Goods Sold and Labor Costs): $1,631,626 * 0.3448 = $562,584.64
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,631,626
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How GARAGE LIVING FRANCHISE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 95% of Home Improvement franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GARAGE LIVING FRANCHISE Current | $246K – $324K | $60K | 6.5% | 47 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $247K | $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.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GARAGE LIVING FRANCHISE franchisees (2017 – 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.
18 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
46 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
46 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Disputes with former franchisees involving unpaid fees, use of confidential IP in competing businesses, and violations of post-term restrictive covenants including trademark infringement.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a GARAGE LIVING FRANCHISE franchise ranges from $246,450 to $323,900. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
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