True Install
True Install franchises provide professional sign and graphic installation services and related services, specializing in vinyl, environmental, mechanical, and architectural applications. Franchisees operate under the True Install trademark using the franchisor's systems, methods, procedures, and standards from a principal business address, initially possibly home-based but requiring a warehouse within the first year. The business model targets sign companies, graphic providers, and other customers needing expert installation services.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% marketing fund + $425/mo (technology $100 + Workiz software $325)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How True Install Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
True Install Current | $113K – $447K | $45K | 7.0% | 3 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services 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
Franchisee Contacts
3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily breach of contract disputes involving termination/development fund issues and unpaid fees/post-termination obligations.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a True Install franchise ranges from $112,544 to $447,415. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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