GarageExperts franchise unit economics
GarageExperts franchisees sell and install garage floor coatings, cabinets and storage, and commercial floor coatings, from a mostly mobile business with an office and warehouse.
GarageExperts in the news
- GarageExperts Reaches 125 Territories at 2026 Midpoint, Fueled by Rising Demand · Franchising.com ·
The GarageExperts headline above is the publisher's own and links to the publisher. Averan Advisors checked this GarageExperts link on 11 October 2026. Franchise news lists news on 88 brands, including GarageExperts. GarageExperts is in the Carpet and Floor Care franchise guide.
GarageExperts franchise at a glance
GarageExperts' 2026 FDD reports 2025 gross sales and gross profit after labor and materials for 46 single-territory owners, with figures for the top and bottom five, and sales for the 21 multi-territory owners.
GarageExperts reports that 46 single-territory owners averaged $686,909 of gross sales in 2025, with a median of $624,466, according to Item 19 of GarageExperts’ 2026 FDD, issued 30 April 2026. The 46 in that group are 79%* of GarageExperts’ 58 single-territory owners. Fees paid to GarageExperts come to about 8.36%* of sales.
- GarageExperts franchisees install residential garage floor coatings and storage, and floor coatings for retail and commercial buildings, from a mostly mobile business with an office and warehouse.
- A GarageExperts franchise costs $136,300 to $246,400 to open for a Standard Territory, including the $54,900 initial franchise fee.
- A GarageExperts franchise pays a royalty of 6% of Gross Sales, falling to 5% and then 4% as year-to-date Gross Sales pass $750,000 and $1,500,000, plus a 1.5% National Advertising Fee.
- A GarageExperts franchisee must spend at least 6% of Gross Sales on local advertising each quarter, and at least $50,000 in the first year of operation.
- GarageExperts reports average gross profit after labor and materials of $330,195 for those 46 owners, with owner pay left out of labor.
- GarageExperts had 110 franchised outlets and no company-owned outlets at the end of 2025.
These figures come from GarageExperts's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, as the brand reported them, and were read by Averan Advisors.
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Talk to Averan → Averan GarageExperts Conversion Package →- The 46 single-territory owners in Item 19 averaged $686,909 of gross sales in 2025, and the median was $624,466. 18 owners, or 39%, reached or passed the average, and 23, or 50%, reached or passed the median. Sales ran from $160,409 to $1,538,069.
- Average gross profit after labor and materials was $330,195, or 48.1%* of the single-territory average. Item 19 subtracts franchisee-reported labor and product purchases from the primary vendor. Owner pay is not counted as labor, and rent, vehicles, insurance, royalty and advertising are not deducted.
- Multi-territory owners averaged $529,137* of sales a territory, against $686,909 for a single-territory owner. The 21 multi-territory owners held 49 territories between them, from 2 to 4 each, and averaged $1,234,654 an owner. Item 19 lists each of the 21 owners.
- The royalty rate falls as year-to-date Gross Sales rise. It is 6% up to $750,000, 5% to $1,500,000 and 4% above. A reduced rate holds for the rest of that calendar year and all of the next, and contiguous territories under separate agreements may combine their sales for the test.
- Charges paid to the brand come to $57,398* a year at the single-territory average, or 8.36%* of sales. That counts the 6% royalty, the 1.5% National Advertising Fee, the $450 monthly technology fee and the $40 monthly Brand Reputation Protection Fee. The 6% local advertising minimum, $41,215*, is spent by the owner on top.
Single-territory owners
How much does a GarageExperts franchise make?
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Average annual gross sales | $686,909 |
| Median annual gross sales | $624,466 |
| Highest annual gross sales | $1,538,069 |
| Lowest annual gross sales | $160,409 |
| Average gross profit after labor and cost of goods sold | $330,195 |
| Owners at or above the average | 18 (39%) |
| Owners at or above the median | 23 (50%) |
As printed on page 54 of the FDD. Item 19 excludes 6 owners that opened during 2025 and 6 that did not provide data, and 3 outlets that closed during 2025.
The 46 GarageExperts single-territory owners that operated all of 2025 averaged $686,909 of gross sales. The median was $624,466. 18 of the 46 reached or passed the average and 23 reached or passed the median.
Average gross profit after labor and cost of goods sold was $330,195, or 48.1%* of average sales. Item 19 calculates it from owner-reported revenue less franchisee-reported labor and product purchases from the primary vendor. Owner compensation is not included as labor, and purchases from non-approved vendors are not included.
Item 19 says there were 58 single-territory owners at December 31, 2025, of which 46 met the criteria. The same paragraph also refers to 52 single-unit owners. The headline figures on this page use the 46.
The franchisor has an affiliate, Versatile High-Performance Coatings, LLC, that supplies coatings, cabinets, slatwall, equipment and sundry items to franchisees. Item 1 also says another affiliate, Installed Products Group, LLC, has operated company stores in Texas since March 2026.
Multi-territory owners
Multi-territory owners, 2025
| Territories held | Owners | Territories | Average sales an owner* | Sales a territory* | Gross profit share* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15 | 30 | $1,118,621 | $559,311 | 52.4% |
| 3 | 5 | 15 | $1,310,993 | $436,998 | 51.7% |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | $2,593,447 | $648,362 | 38.5% |
| All multi-territory owners | 21 | 49 | $1,234,654 | $529,137 | 50.9% |
Averan calculations from the 21 owner rows printed on pages 56 and 57. The rows add to $25,927,730* of sales, which matches the printed $1,234,654 average. The printed average gross profit of $623,077 is 50.5%* of the printed average sales; the owner rows add to an average of $627,839*, which gives the 50.9% in the table.
All 21 GarageExperts multi-territory owners reported 2025 results. They averaged $1,234,654 of gross sales and $623,077 of gross profit after labor and cost of goods sold. The median was $1,098,432, and 11 owners, or 52%, reached or passed it.
The 21 owners held 49 territories between them, an average of $529,137* of sales a territory. 15 held two territories, 5 held three and 1 held four. Owner sales ran from $554,866 to $2,593,447.
Gross profit as a share of sales ran from 26% to 67% across the 21 owners. The owner with $1,306,577 of sales reported 26%, and owners with $821,111 and $554,866 of sales reported 67%.
The heading of the owner table refers to 18 multi-territory owners, but the table lists 21. The text above it says 21 of 21 owners reported.
Highest and lowest
Highest and lowest single-territory owners, 2025
| Rank | Annual gross sales | Gross profit after labor and COGS | Gross profit share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,538,069 | $615,811 | 40% |
| 2 | $1,415,492 | $626,427 | 44% |
| 3 | $1,360,924 | $766,011 | 56% |
| 4 | $1,246,112 | $714,748 | 57% |
| 5 | $1,227,148 | $602,148 | 49% |
| 43 | $323,605 | $122,215 | 38% |
| 44 | $280,566 | $122,346 | 44% |
| 45 | $236,975 | $110,251 | 47% |
| 46 | $211,520 | $80,225 | 38% |
| 47 | $160,409 | $82,068 | 51% |
As printed on page 55. The bottom table numbers its rows 43 to 47 for a group of 46 owners; its attainment column runs to 46.
The highest single-territory owner reported $1,538,069 of 2025 sales and the lowest $160,409. The fifth-highest reported $1,227,148. Item 19 does not publish quartiles.
Gross profit share among the top five ran from 40% to 57%, and among the bottom five from 38% to 51%. The highest-sales owner reported 40%; the third and fourth reported 56% and 57%.
Four of the bottom five single-territory owners reported less than $300,000 of 2025 sales. Item 12 sets a minimum annual sales quota of $300,000 a territory in the third calendar year, $400,000 in the fourth and $500,000 from the fifth. Item 19 does not say how long these owners had operated.
If an owner misses the quota, the franchisor may audit, reduce the territory, end the territorial rights or terminate the franchise agreement. The terms are in Item 12.
Brand charges
Brand charges
| Charge | As printed (Standard Territory) | A year at $686,909* |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing royalty | 6% of Gross Sales; 5% once year-to-date Gross Sales pass $750,000 and 4% past $1,500,000; monthly minimum $500 (months 1–6), $1,000 (months 7–12), $1,500 (month 13 on) | $41,215 at 6% |
| National Advertising Fee | 1.5% of Gross Sales; monthly minimum $125 (months 1–6), $250 (months 7–12), $500 (month 13 on) | $10,304 |
| Local advertising | At least 6% of the preceding quarter’s Gross Sales, spent by the franchisee; at least $50,000 in the first year of operation | $41,215 |
| Technology fee | $450 a month for the first territory; $200 for each further contiguous territory | $5,400 |
| Brand Reputation Protection Fee | $40 a month per territory | $480 |
| Bookkeeping service (not in total) | $300 to $400 a month, paid to the designated bookkeeper | $3,600 to $4,800 |
| QuickBooks Online (not in total) | $50 to $100 a month, paid to QuickBooks or its vendor | $600 to $1,200 |
| Paid to the brand: royalty, advertising fee, technology and brand reputation fees | $57,398 (8.36%) |
Rates as printed in Item 6 (pages 13 to 20). Dollar amounts are Averan calculations at the single-territory average, which stays below the $750,000 threshold, so the 6% royalty applies all year. Micro-Territory minimums are lower: royalty $250, $500 and $1,000 a month, advertising $100, $200 and $300.
At the $686,909 single-territory average, the four charges paid to the brand come to $57,398*, or 8.36%* of sales. The local advertising minimum is spent by the franchisee on its own advertising, not paid to the franchisor. The required bookkeeping service and QuickBooks Online add $4,200 to $6,000* a year.
The royalty falls to 5% the month after year-to-date Gross Sales pass $750,000, and to 4% after $1,500,000. The reduced rate holds for the rest of that calendar year and the next. If the threshold is not reached in that second year, the rate reverts at the start of the following year. Owners of contiguous territories under separate agreements may combine sales for the threshold.
From month 13 the Standard Territory royalty minimum is $1,500 a month, or $18,000* a year. A 6% royalty reaches that amount at $300,000* of annual sales. The National Advertising Fee minimum of $500 a month is $6,000* a year, which 1.5% reaches at $400,000*.
Other charges are set in Item 6. They include a $1,000 Initial Technology Set Up Fee, a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of 25% of the then-current franchise fee, and an annual convention fee of $1,500 for the first person. A National Account Administration Fee of up to 10% applies to National Account work, and Item 6 says no National Accounts currently exist.
Cost to open
Cost to open
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $54,900 | $54,900 |
| Equipment, furniture, fixtures and signage | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| Vehicles | $4,000 | $60,000 |
| Computer hardware and software | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Cell phone and mobile hotspot | $300 | $500 |
| Wages, travel and living during training | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Leasing costs, 3 months | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Advertising | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Insurance deposits and premiums, 3 months | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Licenses and permits | $500 | $1,500 |
| Professional fees | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Miscellaneous supplies | $100 | $500 |
| Additional funds, 3 months | $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Total | $136,300 | $246,400 |
As printed on pages 22 and 23. The lines add to the printed totals.
Item 7 estimates $136,300 to $246,400 to open a GarageExperts Standard Territory. The cover page says $79,400 of that is paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. A Micro-Territory is estimated at $109,900 to $215,000, with a $38,500 franchise fee and an advertising line of $10,000 to $20,000.
About $23,500 of the equipment line is paid to the affiliate VHPC for installation equipment, coating material, sundry items and a trade show floor. Those items are refundable less a 25% restocking fee if returned unused. The computer line includes the $1,000 Technology Set Up Fee.
Veterans and retired first responders receive a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee. The discount applies within ten years of discharge or retirement.
A Standard Territory has about 75,000 to 100,000 owner-occupied households, and a Micro-Territory about 25,000 to 74,999. Item 12 says the territory is not exclusive. The franchisee must lease a small warehouse with an attached office.
Item 11 estimates 45 to 90 days from signing the franchise agreement to opening. The Item 7 total does not include royalties or advertising fees.
Locations
Locations, 2023 to 2025
| Year | At start | Opened | Terminated | Not renewed | Ceased, other reasons | At end | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 104 | 2 |
| 2024 | 104 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 104 | 8 |
| 2025 | 104 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 110 | 5 |
As printed in Item 20 Tables 1 to 3 (pages 59 to 64). No outlets were reacquired by the franchisor, and there were no company-owned outlets in any of the three years.
GarageExperts had 110 franchised outlets at the end of 2025, against 106 at the start of 2023. Over the three years 30* opened, 13* were terminated, 7* were not renewed and 6* ceased operations for other reasons.
The franchised count was 104 at the end of both 2023 and 2024, and rose by 6 in 2025. 10 outlets opened in 2025, none were terminated and 4 were not renewed.
2 franchise agreements were signed but not opened at the end of 2025. Table 5 projects 17 new franchised outlets and 3 new company-owned outlets, all three in Texas, in the next fiscal year.
The franchisor has offered GarageExperts franchises since December 12, 2008. Item 21 attaches audited financial statements for 2023 to 2025.
Questions we get asked
Questions owners ask
How much does it cost to open a GarageExperts franchise?
The 2026 FDD estimates $136,300 to $246,400 for a Standard Territory, including the $54,900 initial franchise fee. A Micro-Territory is estimated at $109,900 to $215,000, with a $38,500 fee. Both include 3 months of additional funds.
What fees does GarageExperts charge?
A royalty of 6% of Gross Sales, falling to 5% and 4% as year-to-date Gross Sales pass $750,000 and $1,500,000, with a monthly minimum of up to $1,500. There is a 1.5% National Advertising Fee, a $450 monthly technology fee and a $40 monthly Brand Reputation Protection Fee. Franchisees must also spend at least 6% of Gross Sales on local advertising.
How much revenue does a GarageExperts franchise make?
The 46 single-territory owners that operated all of 2025 averaged $686,909 of gross sales, and the median was $624,466. 18 of them, or 39%, reached the average. Sales ran from $160,409 to $1,538,069.
Does GarageExperts publish profit figures?
Item 19 gives gross profit after labor and cost of goods sold: an average of $330,195 for single-territory owners and $623,077 for multi-territory owners. Owner pay is not counted as labor, and overhead, royalty and advertising are not deducted. There is no net profit figure.
What do multi-territory owners report?
All 21 multi-territory owners averaged $1,234,654 of 2025 gross sales, with a median of $1,098,432. They held 49 territories between them, which Averan calculates at $529,137 of sales a territory. Item 19 lists each owner’s sales, gross profit and number of territories.
How many GarageExperts locations are there?
Item 20 shows 110 franchised outlets and no company-owned outlets at the end of 2025. 10 opened in 2025, none were terminated and 4 were not renewed. 2 agreements were signed but not yet open.
Questions worth putting to GarageExperts
These are questions the filing leaves open. An owner or a buyer can put them to the franchisor directly.
- Is the revenue in Item 19 gross sales or collected revenue, and how many locations sit below the average?
- Which factors does GarageExperts see in its highest-selling locations, such as territory, years open and staffing?
- How long does a new location take to reach the average you publish, and what does the build-up look like month by month?
- At what level of sales do the minimum charges stop applying and the percentage take over?
- How many GarageExperts locations closed, were sold, or changed hands last year, and why?
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Where these figures come from
Every figure here comes from Garage Experts International LLC’s 2026 FDD and is unaudited by us. We are unaffiliated with the brand. Calculations of our own are labeled where they appear. The figures describe past performance at other businesses and are not a projection of yours. This page is an educational summary. It is not an offer to sell a franchise, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice. GarageExperts is a trademark of its owner. How Averan reads a Franchise Disclosure Document.
These figures come from the brand's disclosure. They are not a forecast, an offer to sell a franchise or advice. Source: Garage Experts International LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued 30 April 2026.