About Design Pro Remodeling Franchise
Design Pro Remodeling is a home services franchise offering a comprehensive range of remodeling and handyman services for homeowners, businesses, and community organizations.
The brand provides essential home improvement and repair solutions across a variety of project types.
The franchise fee is $45,000, and the company has been franchising since 2022.
Design Pro Remodeling Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$66K
Average Investment
$85K
Maximum Investment
$104K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue up to $2,000,000 annually; 5% of Gross Revenue from $2,000,001 to $4,000,000 annually; 4% of Gross Revenue from $4,000,001+ annually. Subject to Minimum Annual Royalty Fee (Year 1: $10,380, Year 2: $29,880, Year 3: $60,000, Year 4+: $63,000 + a 5% annual increase). of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Local Advertising: Year 1: $500/month, Year 2: $1,500/month, Year 3+: $2,500/month. Grand Opening Advertising: $1,000 - $3,500. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $65,900 – $104,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $66K–$104K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue up to $2,000,000 annually; 5% of Gross Revenue from $2,000,001 to $4,000,000 annually; 4% of Gross Revenue from $4,000,001+ annually. Subject to Minimum Annual Royalty Fee (Year 1: $10,380, Year 2: $29,880, Year 3: $60,000, Year 4+: $63,000 + a 5% annual increase).) and marketing fee (Local Advertising: Year 1: $500/month, Year 2: $1,500/month, Year 3+: $2,500/month. Grand Opening Advertising: $1,000 - $3,500.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $2,400 | $3,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Vehicle and Wrap | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Equipment, and Supplies | $500 | $1,500 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $500 | $1,500 |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Real Estate Rent Deposits | $0 | $7,500 |
| Signage | $500 | $2,000 |
| Professional Fees | $3,500 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $5,000 | $15,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 30% of the then current franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Our then-current fee, up to $500 per month ($150 per month as of the Issuance Date) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection plus the amount of the underpayment plus interest from the date such amount was due until received by Franchisor, paid at the rate of the lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| Minimum Annual Royalty Fee | Year 1: $10,380; Year 2: $29,880; Year 3: $60,000; Year 4+: $63,000 + a 5% annual increase |
| Brand Development Fee | Our then-current fee, up to $600 per month ($250 per month as of the Issuance Date) |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $500 |
| Insufficient Funds | $75 |
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $500/month plus transaction fees |
| Retraining Fee | $2,000 |
| Product and Service Purchases | Actual amount incurred |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | Not to exceed $250 |
| Call Center Fee | The then-current fee charged by third party vendor (presently, averaging $200/month based on call volume) |
| Reporting and Non-Compliance Fee | $150 |
| Operational Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| De-Identification Reimbursement Fee | Actual costs incurred |
| Management Fee | $250 per person per day (plus other costs and expenses) |
| Indemnification | Will vary |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 68 hours |
| Classroom Training | 48 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 20 hours |
| Training Location | Partially virtually and partially at our affiliate location in Fairfax, VA, or another training center that we designate. |
| Additional Training | Ongoing training programs, seminars, or webinars may be required, not more than two (2) sessions in any calendar year, at franchisee's expense of $250 per person per day (plus travel, room, board, and employee salaries). Retraining for new managers is $2,000 or then-current rates, whichever is greater, plus travel/expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Normally include 30,000 to 60,000 households with household income of at least $150,000. Rural Territory: approximately 20,000 to 30,000 households with household income of at least $150,000. |
| Description | A specific geographic region defined and approved by radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries. Franchisee or Designated Manager must reside within a one-hour driving distance of the Territory. Not entirely exclusive as franchisees may solicit/accept customers outside their territory through networking/referrals, but may not solicit through other channels of distribution. Franchisor reserves the right to use other channels of distribution within the territory, but normally directs inquiries to the franchisee. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years each |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Full compliance with agreement, capital expenditures for System uniformity, satisfied all monetary obligations, not in default, timely written notice (9-12 months prior), sign current franchise agreement (may differ materially), comply with current qualifications and training, sign general release (subject to state law), and pay renewal fee (if applicable). |
| Transfer Fee | 30% of the then current franchise fee or 5% of the sale price if the Franchise is being sold, transferred, or assigned to a third party |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's prior written approval, compliance with Section 19 (right of first refusal), all obligations paid, general release signed by transferor, transferee meets franchisor's standards, transferee signs then-current franchise agreement, transferee signs general release, copy of all transfer contracts provided, transfer fee paid, transferee agrees to be personally bound, all third-party consents/approvals obtained, transferor/owners sign non-competition agreement, transferee completes initial training. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate with or without opportunity to cure. Without cure: failure to establish/open, failure to complete training, failure to maintain licenses (5+ days), material misrepresentation, felony conviction, adverse conduct, unauthorized use of trade secrets/manual, failure to secure non-competes from staff, abandonment (5+ days), unauthorized transfer, failure to maintain manager after death/incapacity, understating amounts due (2%+ on 2+ occasions), insolvency, misuse of Marks, repeated failure to submit reports/pay fees (2+ occasions in 12 months), health/safety violations (2+ occasions), engaging in exclusively reserved activity, failure to comply with law (10 days after notice), repeated breaches (3 times in 12 months), default under other agreements, targeted marketing outside territory, failure to refer business opportunities. With cure: 5 days for non-payment, 10 days for insurance failure, 30 days for other defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term and for 2 years after termination/expiration, franchisee (and owners/officers/managers/staff) cannot directly or indirectly: divert business to a competitive business, cause injury to Marks/System, or own/work for a competitive business. Post-termination, cannot offer competitive business services within 25 miles of any other franchised outlet, franchisor-owned business, or solicit/influence customers/associates to compete or terminate relationship with franchisor. Subject to applicable state law. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Either the Franchisee or its on-site Designated Manager must devote sufficient efforts to the management of the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business, but not less than forty (40) hours per week. Franchisor retains the right to accept or reject any proposed Designated Manager. If the Franchisee is an entity, its Designated Manager is not required to own an equity interest. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor or designated/approved vendors for accounting (optional), advertising material, computers and software, equipment, inventory and supplies (including branded merchandise and advertising material), insurance, and vehicles (with branding). |
| Supply Restrictions | Must use advertising material from franchisor or designated vendor, or approved in writing. Must purchase computer hardware and software designated by franchisor. Must purchase equipment from designated vendor or subject to specifications. Must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers or pursuant to specifications. Must purchase branded merchandise and advertising material from franchisor. Must obtain insurance per specifications. Vehicle must comply with branding standards and display Marks, with a wrap required within 12 months of opening. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We may, but do not currently, derive revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by you. In our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, we did not earn revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees. Designated suppliers may make payments to us from franchisee purchases, but we did not yet receive any supplier rebates in fiscal year 2023. |
Design Pro Remodeling Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$5.7M – $8.4M
Sample Size
4 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Design Pro Remodeling Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDesign Pro Remodeling has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Design Pro Remodeling System Growth
Total Units
6
Franchised
2
Company-Owned
4
Design Pro Remodeling currently operates 2 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 23 states: CA, CT, FL, KY, HI, NE, IL, NY, IN, NC, ME, ND, MD, RI, MI, SD, MN, TX, SC, VA, UT, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$10K
Net Income
$-10,000
Total Assets
$10K
Design Pro Remodeling Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Design Pro Remodeling franchise ranges from $65,900 to $104,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Design Pro Remodeling charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Revenue up to $2,000,000 annually; 5% of Gross Revenue from $2,000,001 to $4,000,000 annually; 4% of Gross Revenue from $4,000,001+ annually. Subject to Minimum Annual Royalty Fee (Year 1: $10,380, Year 2: $29,880, Year 3: $60,000, Year 4+: $63,000 + a 5% annual increase). of gross sales, plus a Local Advertising: Year 1: $500/month, Year 2: $1,500/month, Year 3+: $2,500/month. Grand Opening Advertising: $1,000 - $3,500. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Design Pro Remodeling Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Design Pro Remodeling to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Design Pro Remodeling franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 4 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Design Pro Remodeling has been franchising since 2022. The FDD shows an investment range of $65,900-$104,000, a 6% of Gross Revenue up to $2,000,000 annually; 5% of Gross Revenue from $2,000,001 to $4,000,000 annually; 4% of Gross Revenue from $4,000,001+ annually. Subject to Minimum Annual Royalty Fee (Year 1: $10,380, Year 2: $29,880, Year 3: $60,000, Year 4+: $63,000 + a 5% annual increase). royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $65,900 to $104,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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