HomeStretch
HomeStretch offers franchises to operate businesses providing residential (and approved commercial) home services including clear-outs, handyman services, painting, pressure washing, landscaping, junk removal, cleaning, and carpet/flooring replacements under the HOMEstretch brand. Franchisees primarily target homeowners of residential properties like homes, condos, and apartments, while building relationships with referral sources such as real estate agents, banks, and financial institutions. The business model involves direct service provision, use of subcontractors for specialized tasks, and sales of approved products using proprietary systems and standards.
Franchise Costs
7.25% royalty + 1% brand fund + $600/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for average, median, top and bottom quartile gross revenue is based on 21 franchised locations operating for various periods in 2024, from February 5, 2024 through December 31, 2024, as presented in Part II.
* Calculated total gross revenue for each of the 21 franchised locations by summing their monthly gross revenues for their respective operational periods in 2024 as presented in Part II. The average gross revenue is the mean of these 21 total revenues. The median gross revenue is the middle value (11th value) of the sorted total revenues. The revenue top quartile is the average of the top 5 total revenues, and the revenue bottom quartile is the average of the bottom 5 total revenues (representing approximately 25% of the 21 units).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How HomeStretch Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HomeStretch Current | $110K – $178K | $60K | 7.2% | 67 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HomeStretch franchisees (2025 – 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
31 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)
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 HomeStretch franchise ranges from $109,700 to $177,750. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.2% of gross sales.
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