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WOODCRAFT FRANCHISE, LLC
Woodcraft Franchise, LLC franchises retail stores under the WOODCRAFT® brand dedicated to selling woodworking products and services, including tools, supplies, books, seminars, classes, demonstrations, and educational programs. Franchisees operate these stores with support from affiliate Woodcraft Supply, LLC, which provides products and services. The target market is woodworking hobbyists, professionals, and enthusiasts seeking quality tools and learning opportunities.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% (years 1-2)/1.5% (year 3+) marketing fund + $289-$450/mo Retail System Support Fee + $20/mo Gift Card Program fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 63 franchisee-owned Woodcraft Retail Stores that were open for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2023.
* Calculated weighted average revenue: (13 units × $1,316,451 + 34 units × $1,932,793 + 16 units × $2,845,239) / 63 total units = $2,037,343.63. Calculated weighted average gross profit: (13 units × $515,672 + 34 units × $736,159 + 16 units × $1,085,111) / 63 total units = $779,284.41. Calculated weighted average store profit (net profit): (13 units × -$6,093 + 34 units × $65,818 + 16 units × $104,883) / 63 total units = $60,900.49. Median gross revenue is taken from the Median Gross Revenues of the 'Medium' segment as per instruction. Revenue top quartile is the Average Gross Revenues of the 'High' segment. Revenue bottom quartile is the Average Gross Revenues of the 'Low' segment. Best guess profit low is the lowest value from the 'Range of Store Profit' across all segments ($142,919 from Low segment). Best guess profit high is the highest value from the 'Range of Store Profit' across all segments ($311,716 from Medium segment).
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $2,037,344
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Unlock financial performance dataWOODCRAFT FRANCHISE, LLC Franchise Analysis
Woodworking retail franchises like Woodcraft promise a niche appeal to hobbyists and pros, but Item 19 earnings data uncovers a financial picture with dramatic variance. While the brand has held steady since 2006, zero growth last year raises eyebrows about expansion momentum. Can high gross sales offset the steep entry barriers and potential losses?
Item 7 details the initial investment at $573,789-$752,692, including a $50,000 franchise fee, with ongoing 5% royalties, 1.5% ad fund (ramping from 1% early on), plus $289-$450 monthly Retail System Support Fee and $20/month Gift Card fee. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $2,037,344 and median $2,018,233 across 64 franchised units, but estimated profits swing wildly from -$142,919 to $311,716—highlighting that top performers thrive while others struggle, likely due to location, management, or local demand for tools, classes, and supplies.
System health metrics paint a stagnant portrait: 64 franchised locations unchanged from 2022-2023 (0% growth), 10 corporate stores, and just 1 projected new unit. This flatline suggests saturation in woodworking retail or challenges recruiting franchisees despite solid revenues. For investors, the $2M+ sales potential tempts, but breakeven risks and minimal expansion signal caution—strong for passionate operators in hobbyist-heavy markets, risky elsewhere.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How WOODCRAFT FRANCHISE, LLC Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Specialty Retail franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WOODCRAFT FRANCHISE, LLC Current | $574K – $753K | $50K | 5.0% | 64 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $285K – $537K | $50K | 5.0% | 601 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 47 franchises | $284K – $703K | $39K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 47 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
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95 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a WOODCRAFT FRANCHISE, LLC franchise ranges from $573,789 to $752,692. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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