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.
Franchise Costs
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
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
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Koala Insulation Current | $189K – $234K | $50K | 6.5% | 395 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
| KITCHEN TUNE-UP | $130K – $189K | $20K | 7.0% | 261 |
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
+23 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Koala Insulation franchisees (2021 – 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
228 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 |
228 Contacts Available
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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 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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