How many HELLO GARAGE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, HELLO GARAGE has 103 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2020.

Can you get an SBA loan for a HELLO GARAGE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for HELLO GARAGE franchises. Historical data shows 21 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for HELLO GARAGE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $123,590. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is HELLO GARAGE a good franchise to buy?

HELLO GARAGE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 103+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

HELLO GARAGE

Hello Garage Franchising, LLC offers individual franchises for the operation of Hello Garage® franchised businesses that provide commercial and residential garage renovation services and related products and services under the Hello Garage Marks and System. The business model involves selling franchises for single or multi-territory operations, with initial investments ranging from $130,828 to $245,334 depending on the number of territories. The target market includes residential homeowners and commercial properties seeking garage improvements and renovations.

103

Locations

$131K–$160K

Investment

Since 2020

Franchising

ServicesPapillion, NENancy J. Thrasher 2015 Irrevocable Family Trust dated December 30, 2015Disclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$130,828 – $160,334

Low: $130,828High: $160,334

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

3.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$853 – $1,341

Item 6 of FDD

3% Brand Services Fee (royalty, min $150/week) + software license fees (~$223-$246/mo) + $595/mo bookkeeping + insurance (~$233-$500/mo)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How HELLO GARAGE Compares

Key Insights

Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
HELLO GARAGE Current	$131K – $160K	$50K	3.0%	103
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

Top States

1TX

2GA

3NC

4NY

5PA

6VA

7CA

8CO

9TN

10WA

11MN

12OH

13MO

14IN

15KY

+16 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HELLO GARAGE franchisees (2021 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$123,590

Total Volume

$2.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

44 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a HELLO GARAGE franchise ranges from $130,828 to $160,334. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.0% of gross sales.