Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Cost, Fees & Opportunity

USA & CAN

Established

1988

Franchise Units

274

dollar

Minimum Investment

$129,930

dollar

Franchise Fee

$79,950

dollar

Total Investment Range

$188,850

Home Based

Yes

Description

Kitchen Tune-Up is a leading kitchen remodeling franchise that has been transforming homes across the USA and Canada since 1988. With a focus on affordability, quality, and customer satisfaction, Kitchen Tune-Up offers a range of services including cabinet refacing, redooring, painting, custom cabinets, and countertops. The brand is renowned for its innovative "1-Day Tune-Up" and "Signature Tune-Up" services, providing homeowners with quick and cost-effective kitchen makeovers.

As part of Home Franchise Concepts, one of North America's largest direct-to-consumer franchise companies, Kitchen Tune-Up benefits from a robust support system, extensive marketing resources, and a proven business model. With over 261 locations across North America, the franchise has established a strong market presence and continues to expand.

Why Invest in This Franchise?

  • Proven Business Model: Kitchen Tune-Up has been recognized in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame for ranking in the Franchise 500 for over 25 consecutive years .

  • Comprehensive Training & Support: Franchisees receive extensive training, including a 4-week online pre-training course, 14-day certification training, and a 12-week post-training action plan with accountability .

  • Flexible Business Model: The franchise can be operated from home or a retail location, offering scalability and adaptability to various market conditions .

  • Veteran-Friendly: Kitchen Tune-Up offers a 15% discount on the initial franchise fee for qualified veterans .



Background

Year Established: 1988

Year First Franchised: 1989

Franchised Units: 274

  • US: 261
  • Canada: 13

Company-Owned Units: 0

States Registered: All U.S. States
Canada Franchising: Yes
International Franchising: No

High Gross Profits
Quick cash-flow with services like the Tune-Up
Variety of services to fit any economic time
30 years in business means lots of experience doing what we do
Owners are helpful to new owners
Exclusive markets so no competition between owners
Can be home-based or retail based
High Volume franchise operate with 2-5 employees or subs (no huge labor costs)
60% of our owners are home-based
20% have retail or design studio (typically stand-alone building or within a strip mall)
20% are co-branded with another business


Support Training

Financial & Operational Support

  • Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
  • Amount: $48,000
  • Interest Rate: 10%
  • Term: 5 years
  • Site Selection Assistance: No
  • Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
  • Recruiting Assistance: Yes
  • Co-Operative Advertising: No

Training & Support

  • 4-Week Online Pre-Training Course
  • 14-Day Kitchen Tune-Up Certification Training (mix of virtual + in-person at Experience Center, Dallas, TX)
  • 12-Week Post-Training Action Plan with Accountability
  • Personalized Launch Team (support for first 3–7 months)
  • Ongoing Support & Training (online modules + webinars)
  • Operations Managers Support (entire franchise term)
  • National & Local Area Marketing Support


Ideal Candidate

The owner will decide which "hat" they will wear. Most of our owners do some sales and project management until they grow past 700k. Then they move into more of a leadership role.

The ideal candidate is process-driven, consumer-friendly, customer service oriented, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, likes to manage people, relationship builder, operations focus, goal-oriented, sales driven


Financial Detail

Financial Requirements

  • Required Liquid Capital: $81,930
  • Total Investment: $129,930 – $188,850
  • Minimum Net Worth: $200,000
  • Franchise Fee: $79,950 (total)

Royalties & Advertising

  • Royalty: 7% down to 4% (scaled based on monthly sales)
  • National Advertising: 1% of Gross Revenue or $500 (whichever is greater)

Operational Details

  • Average Number of Employees: 2–4
  • Home Based: Yes
  • B2B: Yes
  • Passive Ownership: No
  • Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Additional Info

  • Item 19: Yes
  • Visa Candidates: Yes
  • Veteran Discount: 15% off franchise fees ($11,992)




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