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MIRACLE METHOD

MIRACLE METHOD

Miracle Method franchises offer refinishing and restoration services for bathtubs, sinks, showers, tile, countertops, and similar surfaces as a faster and less expensive alternative to replacement. Services are provided primarily on-site at residential homes and commercial properties, including apartments and hotels. The business model involves franchisees operating from an office, showroom, and workshop while adhering to the franchisor's system and standards, targeting homeowners and businesses seeking surface renewal solutions.

149locations
$143K–$262K
Since 1996
ServicesColorado Springs, COThreshold Brands, LLCwww.miraclemethod.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$50,000
Initial Investment
$142,500 – $261,800
Royalty Rate
5.50%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$992 – $1,392

5.5% royalty + 2% brand fund + $600-$1,000/mo technology fee + ~$390/mo required software licenses (accounting, customer management, website, payment processing, email)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,355,173
Median Gross Revenue
$1,083,293
Top Quartile Revenue
$2,748,930
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$416,086

Data Based On: 64 Franchised Locations, operating 213 Franchised Outlets, that reported Gross Revenues for each month during the 12-month period ended December 31, 2025.

* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are taken directly from Section A – TOTAL GROSS REVENUES OF FRANCHISED LOCATIONS on page 1. The revenue for the top quartile is the 'Average Gross Revenues' reported for the First Quartile in Section B on page 2. The revenue for the bottom quartile is the 'Average Gross Revenues' reported for the Fourth Quartile in Section B on page 5. Per Note 4 to Item 19 on page 6, 'The information in this Item 19 does not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses that must be deducted from Gross Revenues to obtain your net income or profit.' Therefore, no profit or EBITDA metrics could be extracted or estimated.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,355,173

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MIRACLE METHOD Franchise Analysis

Bathtub refinishing disrupts the replacement market, and Miracle Method has quietly scaled since 1996 under Threshold Brands. Item 19 earnings disclosure hints at strong performance potential, while SBA lending history uncovers franchisee viability. Yet with modest unit growth and recent terminations, does this surface renewal specialist polish up as a smart bet?

Financials from Item 7 peg total investment at $142,500-$261,800, led by a $50,000 franchise fee, making it mid-range for cleaning services where alternatives often dip under $100K. Royalties run 5.5% plus 2% brand fund, but add $600-$1,000 monthly technology fees and ~$390 for required software like accounting and CRM—stacking to 7.5%+ effective ongoing costs versus category norms around 6%. Item 19 data pops with average gross sales of $1,355,173 and median $1,083,293, suggesting top performers crush it in residential and commercial gigs, though medians imply variance demands skilled operations.

System metrics signal stability: 149 locations, just 3 terminations and 3 non-renewals last year, 6 transfers, and 14 projected openings amid flat-to-modest expansion. SBA stats impress with 30 loans averaging $318,837 and a scant 6.7% default rate—far below many service brands' 10-15%—indicating franchisees secure funding and repay reliably. For hands-on operators eyeing high-margin, on-site services without inventory hassles, these figures point to viable returns if you nail local marketing and execution in a $10B+ home improvement niche.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How MIRACLE METHOD Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
MIRACLE METHOD
Current
$143K – $262K$50K5.5%149
COVERALL COMMERCIAL CLEANING FRANCHISE$18K – $64K$16K5.0%5,669
VCS BUSINESS$14K – $37K$5K6.0%1,914
THE MAIDS$82K – $160K$57K6.9%1,517
Chem-Dry$119K – $265K$36K7.0%1,099
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $170K$55K7.0%802
Cleaning Services Average
80 franchises
$175K – $366K$46K7.0%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 80 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MIRACLE METHOD franchisees (20122025)

Total Loans
30
Average Loan
$318,837
Total Volume
$9.6M
Default Rate
6.7%

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.

30 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

63 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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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
3
Non-Renewals
3
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
2
Transfers
6
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MIRACLE METHOD franchise ranges from $142,500 to $261,800. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.