DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Claimed

First Unit Franchised: 1999
Franchised Units: 44
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: All except: Hawaii,
North Dakota and South Dakota.
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Our History
We got our start back in 1975. The kitchen remodeling franchise company’s roots can be traced back to the 1970s when GNU Corporation developed a system to put a beautiful new hard-surface topcoat on porcelain bathtubs and sinks. Since 1988, under the name Worldwide Refinishing Systems, Inc., our network continuously created a vast array of possibilities to turn kitchens and bathrooms into personal reflections of our DreamMaker consumers. Under the Dwyer Group umbrella, the company grew nationally as Worldwide Refinishing Systems, Inc. and became a recognized leader in our trade. In 1999, we were rechristened DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide. This new title captures the mission that we offer full-service bath, kitchen, and full-interior remodeling services.

When DreamMaker President and Chief Stewardship Officer (CSO) Doug Dwyer purchased the company in 2003, the dream continued as the company vastly expanded its services, moving beyond resurfacing and refinishing to become a full-service interior remodeling company focused on enhancing lives and improving homes. His leadership earned the company Remodeler of the Year by Pro Remodeler Magazine in 2004 making DreamMaker a name to remember in the remodeling industry. DreamMaker has since been ranked in the top 10 Remodelers in the Nation by Qualified Remodeler's Top 500, Franchise Gator Top 100 Franchise, Entrepreneur Top 500 Franchise and Franchise Business Review Top 50 Franchise.

Total Investment: $220,360 - $464,335
Minimum Net Worth: $400,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee: $44,000-$69,300
Royalty: 7-3%
Ad: 2-1%
Average Number of Employees: 5
Item 19: Yes
SBA Approved: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount Yes, 20%

Special Discount Programs: VetFran (started by Don Dwyer, our President's late father), NARI

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No

Training and Support
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen offers support for different aspects of the business to the franchisees. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen owners will have a dedicated franchise coach that is there for them from the moment they sign a franchise agreement to the moment they close or sell their DreamMaker franchise. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has Next Level Groups, where franchisees are able to meet and learn from each other. We also offer support through the business systems we have in place for operations, marketing, accounting and sales. A few of these bulleted out:

Dedicated Marketing Support and Bi-Annual Planning Check-Ins
Proven Sales System and Training to close sales
Production System and Training to provide a smooth customer experience in the home
Recruiting System and Portal to hire the right people
Client Research and Training to continue to understand the DreamMaker Client
Two Events per Year where DreamMaker franchisees get together to learn the latest topics to excel in marketing, technology, production, sales, management and networking with their fellow franchisees.

Heart. We want people who value others and treat them with respect. We look for people who want to build a better community, and who want to succeed by helping others.

Focus. As a business owner you will have to be the team leader that focuses in on goals and benchmarks. You must maintain focus, so you and your team can succeed.

Coachability. Entrepreneurs often seek novel ways of tackling business challenges. We respect that, and the problem-solving skills of franchisees have helped DreamMaker flourish — but at the same time, it’s important to be able to step back, absorb and implement the lessons that DreamMaker and the experienced franchisees in our network have already learned and are eager to pass on.

Willingness to follow systems. We’ve done the heavy lifting and invented the wheel, so you don’t have to waste time reinventing it. DreamMaker’s systems are time tested and come from decades of experience in this industry. The benefit of a franchise is the systems that guide you to success.

Values. We look for people who have integrity, respect others and are focused on improving lives for others. Our Code of Values™ is foundational to DreamMaker’s culture.

Support at home. We know that starting a new business asks a lot of you and your loved ones. We also know that having that support of your loved ones is an integral factor in success.