How many WEATHERSBY GUILD franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, WEATHERSBY GUILD has 54 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2003.

Can you get an SBA loan for a WEATHERSBY GUILD franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for WEATHERSBY GUILD franchises. Historical data shows 1 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for WEATHERSBY GUILD franchisees, with an average loan amount of $351,000. The historical default rate is 100.0%.

Is WEATHERSBY GUILD a good franchise to buy?

Whether WEATHERSBY GUILD 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.

WEATHERSBY GUILD

Weathersby Guild franchises operate businesses providing furniture repair, restoration, refinishing, and claims handling services for furniture, antiques, doors, millwork, paneling, molding, banisters, cabinetry, and mantles. The franchisor grants franchises for single-business operations within specific territories using a proprietary system that includes uniform guidelines, quality control procedures, training, and ongoing support. Target customers include the general public and businesses, particularly in the household goods moving industry.

Locations

$72K–$98K

Investment

Since 2003

Franchising

ServicesPeachtree City, GAwww.WeathersbyGuild.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$71,590 – $98,130

Low: $71,590High: $98,130

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + $67/mo brand fund (shared costs for marketing, promotion, and eStatus software maintenance; currently $67-$75/mo)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How WEATHERSBY GUILD Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 87% of Home Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
WEATHERSBY GUILD Current	$72K – $98K	$49K	7.0%	54
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 franchises	$144K – $289K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home 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

Top States

1FL

2CA

3TX

4OH

5NC

6SC

7VA

8AZ

9MI

10MN

11MO

12NH

13NJ

14NM

15NV

+19 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WEATHERSBY GUILD franchisees (2015 – 2015)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$351,000

Total Volume

$0.4M

Default Rate

100.0%

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

54 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 Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

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 WEATHERSBY GUILD franchise ranges from $71,590 to $98,130. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.