ChatGPTClaudeCursorGemini
The only franchise database you can use inside ChatGPT, Claude & Cursor. Learn more →

1,700+ FDDs structured for franchise professionals

We extract fees, Item 19 financials, franchisee contacts, SBA default rates, litigation, and outlet data from every FDD — so you can compare brands in minutes, not months. Used by multi-unit operators, consultants, and franchise development teams.

The Roof Resource

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.

7locations
$120K–$146K
Since 2023
ServicesSterling Heights, MIwww.theroofresource.comDisclaimer

Loading preview...

Unlock FDD download

Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$75,000
Initial Investment
$120,067 – $145,683
Royalty Rate
7.00%
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$725 – $925

7% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $600/mo technology + $125/mo software

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

Be careful if you are interested in investing. The lack of financial performance representations may indicate limited data or varying results across franchises.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Unlock financial performance data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports

Unlock financial performance data

The Roof Resource Franchise Analysis

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

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
The Roof Resource
Current
$120K – $146K$75K7.0%7
BUDGET BLINDS$101K – $211K$20K3.5%1,366
Koala Insulation$195K – $242K$50K6.5%333
Five Star Bath Solutions$162K – $334K$60K6.0%306
CERTA PROPAINTERS$171K – $321K$65KN/A303
FCI$184K – $249K$55K5.0%288
Home Improvement Average
64 franchises
$139K – $246K$51K6.2%

* 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

Top States
1MI
5
2CO
1
3NJ
1
4FL
0

Unlock location growth data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports

Unlock location growth data

Franchisee Contacts

11 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

11 Contacts Available

Unlock all The Roof Resource franchisee contacts with verified contact information

Unlock contacts

Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

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)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
9

Unlock due diligence reports with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports

Unlock due diligence reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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.