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

Yes, SBA loans are available for TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

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.

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TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations

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

As of the 2026 FDD, TREND Transformations/Granite Transformations has 24 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.

FDD Year:

24locations

$176K–$316K

Since 2001

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Initial Investment

$176,411 – $315,817

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

3.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,000 – $2,000

5% royalty + 3% ad fund + $1000-$2000/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%	24
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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2CA

3CO

4TN

5OH

6AZ

7MO

8GA

9UT

10IL

11IN

12KS

13WA

14AR

15MI

+5 more states

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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.

13 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

23 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

23 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases7

Includes disputes over contract breaches, use of trademarks and confidential information after termination, and alleged partnership disputes. One case involved a former franchisee seeking to invalidate restrictive covenants and alleging wrongful termination.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Rocksolid Granit (USA), LLC and Rocksolid Granit (USA), Inc. filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions on December 28, 2023. The cases were jointly administered with E-STONE USA Corporation. The Plan of Reorganization was approved on September 24, 2024, and the cases were closed on June 24, 2025.

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

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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.