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GARAGE LIVING
Garage Living offers design, supply, and installation services for residential garage renovations. Their services include organizers, cabinetry, concrete floor coatings, car lifts, garage doors, and related renovation services. The target market consists of residential customers with above-average income demographics, excluding DIY consumers.
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Franchise Costs
6.5% royalty (primary market) + 2% ad fund (primary market) + $1500-$3000/yr software license fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 30 franchise business operations that operate 37 territories open and operating for a full 12 months ending December 31, 2025.
* Average gross profit calculated from Average Gross Sales ($1,631,626) multiplied by Average Gross Margin (34.48%). Best guess profit range (low and high) estimated using Average Gross Sales ($1,631,626) multiplied by Average Gross Margin (34.48%) for the low end and Median Gross Margin (35.08%) for the high end, as defined in the FDD.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,631,626
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 92% of Home Improvement franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GARAGE LIVING Current | $246K – $324K | $60K | 6.5% | 47 |
| 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
+10 more states
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35 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
The litigation involves disputes over outstanding monies owed for products and fees, formation of competing companies using confidential intellectual property, and violations of post-term restrictive covenants, trademark infringement, and trade dress infringement by former franchisees.
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 GARAGE LIVING 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.