WOODCRAFT FRANCHISE, LLC

Item 7 of the 2025 FDD pins initial investment at $573,789 to $752,692, covering build-out, inventory, and fixtures for these 3,000-6,000 sq ft stores supplied by affiliate Woodcraft Supply, LLC. The $50,000 franchise fee kicks off a structure with 5% royalties plus 1.5% brand fund (1% in years 1-2), layered on monthly fees like $289-$450 for retail systems and $20 for gift cards. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue hits $1,906,383, with median at $1,862,614 across locations—implying strong top performers buoy the system, as medians trail averages by just 2%, a healthy sign few retailers match. At 11 corporate stores alongside 58 franchised, gross sales suggest potential 15-20% EBITDA margins for high-volume units after fees, assuming tight expense control in a $1.9M revenue engine.

System metrics tell a tale of stability over explosive growth: one projected new unit and one transfer in 2024 signal deliberate expansion, not frenzy, after a -9% dip from 2023's 64 franchised locations. With headquarters in Parkersburg, WV, and backing from Woodcraft, LLC, the model thrives on hobbyist loyalty in a $10B+ woodworking market, but that contraction hints at challenges like online competition from Rockler or Amazon. Prospective buyers should dig into Item 20 for detailed unit performance, local demographics for enthusiast density, and supplier rebates via Woodcraft Supply to gauge true net profitability beyond top-line allure.