Koala Insulation

Koala Insulation

Koala Insulation franchises specialize in providing insulation evaluation, removal, installation, and related services using proprietary equipment known as Koala Rigs, along with standardized business procedures, training, and support from the franchisor. The business operates under the Koala Insulation brand and marks, targeting homeowners, commercial building owners, and industrial clients needing insulation solutions for residential and commercial facilities. Franchisees follow a system that includes operations, accounting, inventory control, and advertising programs.

395
Locations
$189K–$234K
Investment
Since 2020
Franchising
ServicesGlen Allen, VAEmpower Brands Franchising, LLCwww.koalainsulation.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$49,500
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$189,075 $234,272
Low: $189,075High: $234,272
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.50%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
1.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$344 – $694
Item 6 of FDD

6.5% royalty (tiered lower after $1M sales) + 1% brand fund + $344/mo technology + $350/mo bookkeeping (required first year via approved vendor)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0

Data Based On: 87 franchisees that were operational during the entire 2024 Fiscal Year Reporting Period (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024), reporting TOTAL GROSS REVENUE.

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from segmented data for 87 franchisees (Table 1, Page 2): (10 units * $2,674,510 + 28 units * $1,313,687 + 28 units * $753,313 + 21 units * $364,169) / 87 total units = $1,060,559.18. Median gross revenue, top segment average, and bottom segment average were taken directly from the 'TOTAL GROSS REVENUE' table (Table 1, Page 2). Profit metrics (net income, net profit, EBITDA, and best guess profit range) are set to null because the document explicitly states that the calculated 'Total Revenue Less Cost of Goods Sold and Certain Required Marketing & Operating Expenses' of $242,161 (Page 4) 'does not equal the average gross profit...as they each incurred additional costs and expenses that are not reflected in this Part1, including any compensation paid to either part-time or full-time office administration staff, sales personnel or operations management staff or compensation paid to the owner.' Without information to quantify these significant unreflected costs, a reliable profit estimate cannot be made.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Koala Insulation Compares


Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 83% of Home Improvement franchises
  • #2 largest franchise system in Home Improvement
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Koala Insulation
Current
$189K – $234K$50K6.5%395
BUDGET BLINDS$101K – $211K$20K3.5%1,366
CERTA PROPAINTERS$171K – $321K$65KN/A303
FCI$184K – $249K$55K5.0%288
That 1 Painter$113K – $189K$59K6.0%265
KITCHEN TUNE-UP$130K – $189K$20K7.0%261
Home Improvement Average
63 franchises
$139K – $246K$51K6.2%

* 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
1FL
63
2TX
50
3PA
19
4NC
19
5CO
18
6IL
18
7MI
16
8GA
16
9NJ
14
10CT
12
11MO
12
12MN
11
13IN
11
14TN
10
15OH
9

+23 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Koala Insulation franchisees (20212025)

Total Loans
86
Average Loan
$219,326
Total Volume
$18.9M
Default Rate
4.7%

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


228 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA 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

228 Contacts Available

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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
48
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
41
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
61

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a Koala Insulation franchise ranges from $189,075 to $234,272. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.

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