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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.
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Franchise Costs
5% - 7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $500/mo marketing management + $599/mo technology + $249/mo online local presence + $400/mo bookkeeping
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 8 franchise locations operating in 13 territories that operated all 12 months in 2025, and the business was not transferred, did not temporarily cease operations, and had an open showroom during 2025. This data is for Accepted Contract Amounts.
* Average Gross Profit calculated as Average Gross Revenue ($1,024,011) * Average Gross Profit Margin (40.20%) = $411,652.42. Average Net Profit (operating profit) calculated as Average Gross Profit ($411,652.42) - Average Rent Expense ($66,669.78) - (Average Gross Revenue ($1,024,011) * Average Certain Operating Expenses (7.72%)) = $265,928.99. Best Guess Profit Low (high expenses) calculated as Average Gross Profit ($411,652.42) - Max Rent Expense ($99,200.00) - (Average Gross Revenue ($1,024,011) * Max Certain Operating Expenses (12.39%)) = $185,577.46. Best Guess Profit High (low expenses) calculated as Average Gross Profit ($411,652.42) - Min Rent Expense ($51,343.68) - (Average Gross Revenue ($1,024,011) * Min Certain Operating Expenses (3.42%)) = $325,287.57.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,024,011
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 87% of Home Improvement franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Designery Current | $224K – $463K | $60K | 5.0% | 89 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,355 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| That 1 Painter | $97K – $137K | $59K | 6.0% | 315 |
| FCI | $202K – $283K | $55K | 5.0% | 309 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
Home Improvement Average 68 franchises | $143K – $256K | $50K | 6.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 68 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
+3 more states
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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.
12 SBA loans on record
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42 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case involving termination disputes, fee collection, breach of contract, civil conspiracy, trademark infringement, and unfair competition.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a The Designery franchise ranges from $223,739 to $463,439. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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