How many The Great Frame UP franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, The Great Frame UP has 55 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2007.

Can you get an SBA loan for a The Great Frame UP franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for The Great Frame UP franchises. Historical data shows 7 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for The Great Frame UP franchisees, with an average loan amount of $160,086. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is The Great Frame UP a good franchise to buy?

The Great Frame UP shows several positive indicators: 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.

The Great Frame UP

The Great Frame Up franchise operates retail stores offering frames, custom framing services, and related products such as artwork and prints, following standardized systems, specifications, and procedures under the 'The Great Frame Up' trademark. Stores are typically located in strip centers and target all segments of the public seeking framing and art-related retail services. The franchisor's business model involves selling franchises for full stores and showroom stores, including options like the Market Unit Addendum requiring multiple openings in a geographic area.

Locations

$114K–$209K

Investment

Since 2007

Franchising

RetailSt. Peters, MOwww.thegreatframeup.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$113,682 – $209,465

Low: $113,682High: $209,465

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$50 – $575

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $395-$695/yr Lifesaver software + $199/yr FrameVue software + up to $500/mo Wizard mat cutter

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How The Great Frame UP Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 76% of Specialty Retail franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Retail

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Great Frame UP Current	$114K – $209K	$30K	6.0%	55
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $708K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1IL

2FL

3IN

4MO

5CO

6GA

7CA

8PA

9WI

10KS

11MI

12TX

13MN

14NY

15NJ

+5 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Great Frame UP franchisees (2010 – 2022)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$160,086

Total Volume

$1.1M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

93 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

Primarily enforcement of expired franchise agreements and recovery of unpaid royalties.

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 The Great Frame UP franchise ranges from $113,682 to $209,465. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.