The Designery
The Designery franchise provides design and installation services for kitchen, bath, and closet projects in new construction and renovations for both residential and commercial properties. Franchisees operate under the proprietary mark 'The Designery' using a proprietary business system, selling approved products and services from a leased retail showroom/office in a designated territory. The target market includes homeowners and commercial property owners seeking remodeling solutions.
Franchise Costs
Blended 7%-5% tiered royalty + 2% brand fund + $500/mo marketing management + $599/mo technology + $249/mo online presence + $250-300/mo software (kitchen/closet).
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How The Designery Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 76% of Home Improvement franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Designery Current | $185K – $420K | $55K | 7.0% | 73 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
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
+1 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Designery franchisees (2024 – 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
4 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)
Termination dispute including breach of contract, failure to remit royalties and advertising fees, and abandonment, with counterclaims by franchisee for fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of good faith.
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 The Designery franchise ranges from $185,439 to $420,439. This includes a franchise fee of $54,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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