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The Roof Resource
The Roof Resource franchise offers consulting and advisory services to homeowners, assisting them in selecting and securing premium installed roofing products and services at direct-from-manufacturer pricing, along with related products. Franchisees operate within designated territories using the franchisor's proprietary system, trademarks, approved supplies, and manuals, helping clients employ contractors for installations without acting as general contractors. The business model targets homeowners seeking high-quality, cost-effective roofing solutions through a scalable franchise system that can start home-based and expand to commercial facilities.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $600/mo technology + $125/mo software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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A fresh entrant in home improvement consulting, The Roof Resource promises homeowners premium roofing at manufacturer prices without franchisees handling installs themselves. With only franchising since 2023 and a handful of units, its rapid early growth teases scalability from home-based ops to bigger plays. But litigation whispers and absent Item 19 earnings data leave a key question: can this model deliver returns before cracks show?
Item 7 lays out a lean startup at $120,067-$145,683 total investment, including the hefty $75,000 franchise fee—high for a nascent services brand where peers often dip under $50K. Ongoing fees stack up with 7% royalties, 1% ad fund, plus fixed $600/month tech and $125/month software charges, potentially eating 10%+ of revenue early on. No Item 19 means no validated sales or profit figures, a red flag for such a young system; you're buying blind on financial performance unlike transparent categories.
System metrics mix promise and peril: 7 franchise locations plus 2 corporate grew 17% from 6 units in 2023 to 2024, with 9 new units projected, but 1 termination and 1 transfer signal early churn. Litigation in Item 20 details franchisee suits alleging fraud, breach, and Michigan law violations seeking refunds—unusual turbulence for a 2-year-old franchisor. For roof consulting, this high-fee, low-unit base risks overpromising amid contractor coordination complexities; weigh if +17% momentum outweighs legal overhang before committing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How The Roof Resource Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Roof Resource Current | $120K – $146K | $75K | 7.0% | 7 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 64 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 64 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
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11 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily franchisee claims for fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, conversion, and violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment Law, seeking refunds, rescission, and damages.
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 Roof Resource franchise ranges from $120,067 to $145,683. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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