Can you get an SBA loan for a TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchises. Historical data shows 13 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchisees, with an average loan amount of $301,069. The historical default rate is 38.5%.

Is TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations a good franchise to buy?

Whether TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations

Q: How many TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations has 31 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.

TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchises operate businesses that provide kitchen and bathroom remodeling products and services using a proprietary system, including specific formats, procedures, materials, equipment, and supplies designated by the franchisor. Franchisees manage operations from an approved Operations Center for administrative, warehousing, fabrication, and showroom functions, delivering approved services and products on-site at customer homes within a designated territory. The target market primarily consists of owners of single-family dwellings in the competitive home remodeling industry.

Locations

$176K–$316K

Investment

Since 2001

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$176,411 – $315,817

Low: $176,411High: $315,817

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$500

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 3% ad fund + up to $500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations Current	$176K – $316K	$45K	5.0%	31
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

Top States

1FL

2OH

3WA

4TN

5CO

6IL

7MI

8AZ

9CA

10KS

11GA

12ID

13IN

14MO

15UT

+6 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchisees (2011 – 2017)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$301,069

Total Volume

$3.9M

Default Rate

38.5%

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

1 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

Disputes with former franchisees involving claims of wrongful termination, enforceability of non-compete covenants, post-termination trademark misuse, and use of confidential information.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Rocksolid Granit (USA), LLC and Rocksolid Granit (USA), Inc. filed Chapter 11 on December 28, 2023; plan approved September 24, 2024.

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 TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchise ranges from $176,411 to $315,817. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.