How many Koala Insulation franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Koala Insulation has 333 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2020.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Koala Insulation franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Koala Insulation franchises. Historical data shows 86 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Koala Insulation franchisees, with an average loan amount of $219,326. The historical default rate is 4.7%.

Is Koala Insulation a good franchise to buy?

Koala Insulation shows several positive indicators: established brand with 333+ 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.

Koala Insulation

FDD Year:

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.

333

Locations

$195K–$242K

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

$194,885 – $241,736

Low: $194,885High: $241,736

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.50%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$694 – $844

Item 6 of FDD

6.5% tiered royalty (down to 3.5%) + 1% brand fund + $344/mo technology fee + $350/mo bookkeeping fee (up to $500/mo)

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	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2TX

3CO

4IL

5NC

6NJ

7CT

8GA

9MO

10MI

11PA

12TN

13MD

14MN

15NM

+24 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Koala Insulation franchisees (2021 – 2025)

Total Loans

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

128 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 Cases2

Arbitration and lawsuit with one franchisee (Salim Makhlouf/Lotus & The Rooster Holdings) involving claims of misrepresentations in territory sales, inadequate training, breach of franchise agreements, unpaid royalties, and enforcement of restrictive covenants and post-term obligations.

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 Koala Insulation franchise ranges from $194,885 to $241,736. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.