Established
2017
Franchise Units
69
Minimum Investment
$298,350
Franchise Fee
$59,500
Total Investment Range
$454,750
Home Based
No
Description
Cabinet IQ – Revolutionizing the Cabinet & Countertop Industry
Cabinet IQ is transforming the outdated and fragmented home remodeling industry with a tech-driven, customer-first approach. As the only full-service cabinet and countertop franchise, Cabinet IQ delivers a 5-star experience from design to installation—setting a new gold standard for kitchen and bath remodeling.
In a market where most providers struggle with low-tech operations, outdated showrooms, poor communication, and inconsistent quality, Cabinet IQ stands out by providing an end-to-end solution powered by a streamlined digital platform. This platform enables clear communication between contractors and clients at every stage of the project, ensuring a seamless and stress-free customer experience.
No design or construction background is required—our proven systems and trusted installation network make this opportunity accessible for entrepreneurs of all experience levels. Backed by a growing industry and increasing demand for kitchen and bath upgrades, Cabinet IQ offers franchise owners incredible financial potential and a chance to bring professionalism and innovation to a market that's ready for disruption.
Background
Year Business Started: 2017
Year Started Franchising: 2022
Franchise Units Open: 69
Company Owned Units: 2
Registered in Non-Registration States
Pending Registration in CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA & WI
Available in Canada/Internationally: No
Support Training
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Initial Training
New franchisees will go through three stages of training, consisting of 98 hours in the classroom and 40 hours on the job learning.
Video Courses and Quizes
In person at headquarters in Austin, TX
1 week onsite at Franchise Owner’s location
During this time, we cover everything an owner needs to know to be successful, including daily operations, marketing, sales, kitchen and bath design, and job site processes.
On-Going Support
The Cabinet IQ corporate support team assists at the new location before and during the grand opening.
Upon opening, the corporate support team will conduct weekly calls and help with ongoing design and support.
Cabinet IQ real estate partnership assists in finding a location ideal to open a Cabinet IQ location.
Corporate will guide Franchisees in building and maintaining relationships with contractors, interior designers, and architects.
Marketing Strategies
Cabinet IQ corporate team assists with outbound cold calling to set appointments for homeowners, contractors and interior designers.
Corporate Call Center will reach out to every person in a franchisee’s area who has pulled a remodeling permit to pitch the business
The corporate team will provide additional outreach methods to prospects like mailing and cold-calling neighbors of previous customers.
Corporate oversees SEO and gives owners access to a third-party agency that runs Google and Facebook ads.
Automated post card mailers to nearest homes around active Cabinet IQ projects.
Ideal Candidate
Function & Daily Taska of the Owner-Operator
Owner-operators are hands on daily in the business and they choose to focus on either sales and design or operations. Their tasks often include:
- Being involved in design and sales, or operations and administration
- Making home visits to collect measurments and guide customers through the design and sales proccess
- Meeting with customers in the showroom and discussing all the different options available within the constraints of a project or space
- Monitoring scorecards to make short and long term business decisions
- Overseeing jobs as they are being completed
- Interacting with subcontractors
Function & Daily Tasks of the Semi-Absentee Owner
Semi absentee owners will hire a skilled and knowledgeable General Manager to oversee the day-to-day tasks, allowing the owner to oversee the business from a high level. Task could include:
- Overseeing your General Manager
- Managing payroll and other high-level admin tasks
- Setting and monitoring company metrics and goals
- Organizing meetings for company employees
- Organizing attendance at public events
- Scalling the business
Ideal Franchise Candidate
No design or home-service background required! We are looking for individuals wit the following characteristics:
- Sales management experience
- Passionate about providing 5-Star experience
- Process-oriented
- Ability to lead a team
Financial Detail
Investment Range: $298,350 - $454,750 (1 Unit)
Cash Investment: $75,000
Required Net Worth: $200,000
Required Liquid Capital: $75,000
Franchise Fee: 1 Unit: $59,500, 2 Units: $107,100 3 Units: $154,700 4 Units: $202,300
See 2 Min. Drill for more.
Royalty: 6%
Brand Fund: No brand fund year 1 - 2% year 2
Average Number of Employees:
2 Employees to start with subcontracted labor:
1. Sales & Design Specialist
2. Operations Specialist
3. Subcontractor labor for installation work
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes, 10% off initial franchise fee
Item 19 Earnings Claims
Cedar Park: Gross Revenue: $2,145,793
Cedar Park: Adjusted Profit: $369,187
Austin, TX: Gross Revenue: $1,720,215
Austin, TX: Adjusted Profit: $406,389
Corporate Locations High Ticket: $282,500
Corporate Locations Average Ticket: $34,212
Franchise Location (July 1st - December 31st) First 6 Months Gross Revenue: $519,265
Franchise Location High Ticket: $54,460
Franchise Location Average Ticket: $30,531