Founded in 1982 as a home-based business, Kitchen Solvers remains on the cutting edge of the cabinet refacing industry. However, more than 40 years later and after remodeling over 50,000 kitchens, we have evolved into MUCH MORE than just cabinet refacing.
Today, Kitchen Solvers is a multi-dimensional kitchen remodeling business, offering total kitchen remodeling solutions for homeowners across the country. As a one-stop, shop kitchen remodeling business, our franchisees never have to say NO because we offer the widest selection of products and services available. From kitchen design, cabinet refacing and new cabinetry to custom countertops, tile backsplashes, and storage solutions, Kitchen Solvers provides the best and most solutions to meet the unique remodeling needs of our customers.
Our mission and philosophy at Kitchen Solvers is to provide franchisees with the tools they need to service customers in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Our culture and support contributes to our above-industry-average Franchise Partner happiness as reported in the Franchise Business Review. With a variety of start-up and expansion choices, there is an option that’s right for you!
Franchised Units Open: 57
Company Owned Units: 0
Registered in: ALL except for HI. Pending in CA.
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Minimum Net Worth: $150,000
Franchise Fee: Single = $60,000; 2pk = $105,000; 3pk = 140,000; 4pk = $170,000; 5pk = $200,000
Royalty: Tiered 6% - 2.5% (waived for 1st 6 months for ramp up)
Marketing Fees: Local = Minimum of $2,000 per month; Brand Fund = 1% of Gross
Average Number of Employees: 1-3
Item 19: Yes - $1,814,482 Average Gross Revenue of Top-Third, 40% Gross Profit margin
Veteran Discount - 50% off royalties for 1st 6 months
Visa Candidates: Yes - Strong E-2 Visa program!
Passive Ownership: No, Franchisees start as an Owner Operator and later work to become Semi-Absentee
Home Based: Yes
B2B: Typically not until mature franchisee
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes - International opportunities available to investors willing to upfront franchise realted costs to create agreements.
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: Yes - strong recruiting/hiring/employee support
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Training: Our initial training is held at our Home Office in La Crosse, WI and includes 52 hours of writing estimates, cabinet refacing training, accounting, business management, financial management, personnel management, marketing and advertising, sales, and operations. We also provide 8 hours of on-the-job training. Owners will also leave with a Business Plan for the first 3-5 years of operation.
Who makes a great franchisee?
Husband & wife teams
Mother & daughter teams
Both male and female owners
Any age
Veterans
E-2 Candidates (FLORIDA TERRITORY IS LIMITED)
Qualities & traits
Culture-Fit Mentality
Extrovert | Connector
Excellent communication skills
Customer-oriented
Hands on Manager
Servant leader
Work experience in one or more of these areas
Management
Sales
Construction
Project Management
Business Ownership
We are cautious around
Engineers
Analytical types