About Garage Experts-Unit Franchise
Garage Experts is a home improvement franchise specializing in garage flooring, cabinetry, and organization systems.
The brand has been franchising since 2008 under its parent company GEI Investment Holding, LLC.
Each location offers professional installation of polyaspartic floor coatings, custom storage solutions, and complete garage makeovers for residential customers.
Garage Experts-Unit Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$62K
Average Investment
$106K
Maximum Investment
$151K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 per territory | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | $500/month for first 6 months; $800/month for months 7-12; $1,200/month for months 13-18; $1,800/month thereafter of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $500/month until US franchisee territory count is 125 or more, then $1,000/month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $62,387.16 – $150,522.96 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $62K–$151K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty ($500/month for first 6 months; $800/month for months 7-12; $1,200/month for months 13-18; $1,800/month thereafter) and marketing fee ($500/month until US franchisee territory count is 125 or more, then $1,000/month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, and Signage (Note 2) | $27,684.16 | $32,519.96 |
| GarageExperts Vehicle(s) (Note 3) | $1,000 | $60,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software (Note 4) | $5,003 | $5,003 |
| Cellular phone and a mobile wireless hotspot (Note 5) | $300 | $500 |
| Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training (Note 6) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Leasing Costs (Note 7) | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Advertising (Note 8) | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums (Note 9) | $200 | $1,000 |
| Licenses and Permits (Note 10) | $100 | $1,500 |
| Professional Fees (Note 11) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Miscellaneous Supplies (Note 12) | $100 | $500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months (Note 13) | $5,000 | $12,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus then-current training fees, plus out-of-pocket travel expenses |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 for each territory |
| Technology Fee | $250 Annually for 3-d software support |
| Fee to Cure Breach of Lease | Actual expenses incurred |
| Required Equipment | All required equipment, inventory, supplies, materials, and signs shall be obtained by you at your sole cost. |
| Cellular Phone Number Fee | Approximately $50-$100 per month |
| Trackable Phone Numbers | Currently $2 per number plus 6 cents per minute for regular phone numbers and $4 per number plus 10 cents per minute for toll free numbers |
| Amounts Advanced | All amounts advanced by us or which we have paid on behalf of you for any reason whatsoever |
| Trade Area Infringement Fee | 1st Violation: $500 plus invoice amount of goods or services provided and/or rendered within the other franchisee’s trade area. 2nd Violation: $1,000 plus invoice amount of goods or services provided and/or rendered within the other franchisee’s trade area. 3rd and Subsequent Violations: $5,000 plus invoice amount of goods or services provided and/or rendered within the other franchisee’s trade area. |
| Non-Compliance Fees | 1st & 2nd Offense: $500; 3rd Offense: $1,000 (for misuse/nonuse of GE software, not following brand standards, not turning in financials, non-compliance of Operations Manual, purchase/use of non-VBP products) |
| Call Center Fees | Paid out of National Advertising Fund |
| Late Fee | $50 plus $20 per day payment is late. |
| Charges for unpaid checks, drafts or electronic payments | Our costs and expenses arising from the non-payment, including bank fees in the amount of at least $50 |
| Client Refunds | Actual amount of refund |
| Brand Reputation Protection Fee | $240 per year per territory |
| Training Courses | Our then-current charge, currently $0 per person per day. |
| Annual Convention Attendance Fee | Currently $500 per person |
| National Account Administration Fee | Not to exceed 10% of Gross Sales which you earn resulting from performance of services to National Accounts |
| Local Advertising | Not less than 7% of your Gross Sales for the preceding calendar quarter |
| Promotional Materials | Then-current price |
| Supplier Approvals | All costs that we incur to review and evaluate the proposed Supplier, typically between $1,000 and $5,000. |
| Late Profit & Loss Fee | $50 per day after February 28 |
| Bookkeeping Service | $200/month |
| Modification of Marks | Your actual cost incurred to change Marks, commercial symbols, or trade dress |
| Change in information of a business entity franchisee | $2,500 |
| Default Reimbursement | Actual costs incurred plus 35% |
| Death or Incapacity | Reasonable expenses incurred |
| Termination | All amounts owing to us and our Affiliates |
| Insurance | Then-current Price |
| Attorney Fees and Expenses | Attorney fees and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 5 days (37.5 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 37.5 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 hours |
| Training Location | Corporate headquarters in Grapevine, Texas |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may offer additional optional or mandatory training courses or programs. Mandatory training courses are provided at no charge, but franchisees bear all expenses. Fees may be charged for optional training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Approximately 100,000 – 115,000 Qualified Households |
| Description | Franchisees are granted the right to operate a single business within a specific geographic area (Trade Area) containing approximately 100,000 – 115,000 Qualified Households (Owner Occupied Units). The exact geographic boundaries are determined by the franchisor based on criteria like household count and existing territorial rights, defined by streets, natural boundaries, zip codes, or cities/counties. The franchisor reserves the right to operate or license others to operate similar businesses outside the franchisee's Trade Area, or businesses under different names within or outside the Trade Area. The franchisor may also sell products through various channels (including the internet) within or outside the Trade Area. There is a 3-month exemption from performing work in a new protected territory for original franchisees. Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels. Franchisees may not solicit or accept orders from customers outside their Trade Area without consent and may incur an Infringement Fee for doing so. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 successor franchise agreement |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 for each territory |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, franchisees must notify the franchisor 9-12 months before expiration, have complied with all agreements, not committed 3+ material breaches in 12 months, sign a general release, sign a new franchise agreement (which may have different terms), and pay the renewal fee. Renewal is contingent on the franchisor offering franchises in the same state. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus then-current training fees and out-of-pocket travel expenses |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferees must qualify, assume or sign a new franchise agreement, complete training, and refurbish the office/vehicles. The transferring franchisee must not be in default, satisfy all third-party obligations, execute a general release, and pay the transfer fee and training reimbursement. All owners of a business entity transferee must sign a guaranty. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for cause, including abandonment, insolvency, repeated defaults (3+ in 12 months), material misrepresentation, violation of law (after 10 days notice), health/safety violations, unfair competition, under-reporting, criminal offenses, or failed inspection. For curable defaults not listed in Section 15.2, franchisees have 10 days to cure. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, no restricted person (franchisee, owners, affiliates, general manager, spouse/family) may engage in competitive activities (floor coating/storage solutions) in the United States. After termination/expiration, no competition is allowed for 2 years within the Trade Area, 50 miles of its boundaries, another active GarageExperts Trade Area, or 50 miles of another active GarageExperts Trade Area. Soliciting customers from the 12 months prior to termination is also prohibited. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisees must designate a "General Manager" acceptable to the franchisor. If the franchisee is a business entity, the General Manager is not required to be an owner. The General Manager must devote full-time efforts solely to the business, meet educational, experience, financial, and other reasonable criteria, and successfully complete the initial training program. Each individual owning an interest in the franchisee entity must sign a Guaranty. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor is the only approved supplier of Trackable Phone Numbers. Affiliate VBP is the only approved supplier of computer design software and all floor coatings and cabinets. VBP is also an approved supplier of installation equipment and computer hardware and software, but not the only approved supplier for these items. Franchisor is an approved supplier of advertising material, but not the only approved supplier. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase Designated Products and GarageExperts Brand Products only from the franchisor or its affiliates (if they sell the same) or from parties designated by the franchisor. All containers, packaging, and similar products must conform to specifications and be purchased from the franchisor or a designated supplier, and if required, imprinted with marks. Franchisees must use a designated bookkeeping service at a pre-negotiated price. Franchisees must obtain all specified software and hardware, including 3-d software, from affiliate VBP. Franchisees must obtain a cellular phone per specifications from a third-party vendor. Franchisees must purchase and maintain insurance that meets franchisor specifications. Franchisees must purchase and wrap a vehicle to operate the business, adhering to vehicle specifications which may include a vendor designation. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In fiscal year 2021, the franchisor earned $868,200 from required purchases or leases from franchisees, representing 27% of its total revenue of $3,238,407. Affiliate VBP earned $17,084,708 from required purchases or leases by franchisees. VBP pays the franchisor 5% of the gross revenues of product sales to franchisees. Four approved suppliers pay the franchisor rebates ranging from 5-10% of franchisee purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct financing but may refer franchisees to Guidant Financial. Guidant Financial offers financing for real estate, construction, equipment, inventory, working capital, and debt refinancing. For Rollover For Business Start-Up, there is no debt, 0% down payment, and N/A period of repayment. For SBA loans, down payment is 10-30%, loans up to $5M (7a) or $10M (504), interest rates vary, and repayment is 10-25 years. Guidant Financial pays the franchisor a $1,000 referral fee for referred franchisees. |
Garage Experts-Unit Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$542K
Median Revenue
$499K
Revenue Range
$117K – $1.3M
Sample Size
66 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Garage Experts-Unit Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Garage Experts-Unit System Growth
Total Units
100
Franchised
100
Company-Owned
0
Garage Experts-Unit currently operates 100 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20 | 6 | 94 |
| 2020 | 15 | 13 | 96 |
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | 100 |
Transfers: 15 | Closures: 25
State Registrations
Registered in 11 states: CA, IL, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$3.2M
Net Income
$1.7M
Total Assets
$1.9M
Audited by LTSP, Inc. for year ending December 31.
Garage Experts-Unit Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Garage Experts-Unit franchise ranges from $62,387.16 to $150,522.96, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $15,000 per territory. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Garage Experts-Unit charges a royalty fee of $500/month for first 6 months; $800/month for months 7-12; $1,200/month for months 13-18; $1,800/month thereafter of gross sales, plus a $500/month until US franchisee territory count is 125 or more, then $1,000/month contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Garage Experts-Unit 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 Garage Experts-Unit to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Garage Experts-Unit franchise owners report average revenue of $542K and median revenue of $499K. This is based on a sample of 66 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Garage Experts-Unit has been franchising since 2008. The FDD shows an investment range of $62,387.16-$150,522.96, a $500/month for first 6 months; $800/month for months 7-12; $1,200/month for months 13-18; $1,800/month thereafter royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $15,000 per territory and the total investment ranges from $62,387.16 to $150,522.96 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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