Garage Force^®

Construction & Home Improvement • Year: 2025

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What Is Garage Force?

Garage Force provides products and services for residential garages, including application and installation of coatings for concrete floors; repair, maintenance and renovation of concrete and concrete floors; and the design and installation of cabinets and related storage and organization systems. It offers these services to residential customers in developed markets. Franchisees are granted territorial rights (at least one territory with a population base of 200,000) and may have the ability to purchase additional territories.

Garage Force Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise’s biggest strength is its scale — 228 outlets, a top-quartile training/support score of 100 and no ongoing training fees — which boosts brand recognition, purchasing power and faster ramp-up; its main risk is high upfront costs (franchise fee $49,500–$164,500 and $67,100 Item 7 minimum assets) and eight reacquired outlets signaling turnover.

Pros

228 outlets — well above typical for Construction & Home Improvement — gives you stronger brand recognition, purchasing scale, and a deeper, field-tested operating playbook.

Training and support score is 100 — in the top quarter for the industry — indicating comprehensive training that should speed your ramp and reduce operational mistakes.

Franchisees do not pay expenses for ongoing training (an unusual absence compared with most peers), which lowers your recurring operating costs.

Cons

Initial franchise fee range of $49,500–$164,500 is well above typical for the sector, raising the upfront cash barrier to entry.

Item 7 minimum assets requirement of $67,100 is well above typical, meaning more cash must be tied up in equipment, fixtures, and physical infrastructure.

There are 8 reacquired outlets — well above typical — which expert guidance indicates primarily reflects franchisees exiting the system and signals higher operator turnover.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

76/100

NORMAL

Part 1 (The Facts): Nevada regulators alleged the franchisor held an improper contractor license and allowed a franchisee to operate under it; the matter was settled in Feb 2023 with a guilty plea, $21,146 in fines, and one-year probation. Part 2 (The Advice): Verify state licensing requirements, request compliance records and probation terms, confirm who must secure licenses, and consult franchise counsel.

Territory Protection

49/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas, and franchisor retains the right to sell via e-commerce and alternative retail/venue channels, operate under different trademarks, and develop additional units in surrounding markets despite site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Garage Force provides a focused 40-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two franchisee personnel for launch, covering operational, technical, and business fundamentals. The program includes on-site launch assistance as operational readiness support; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is subject to additional franchisor charges.

Unit Growth Analysis

Units grew from 134 (2022) to 164 (2023) (+30, +22.4%), slowed to 185 in 2024 (+21, +12.8%), then rebounded sharply to 228 in 2025 (+43, +23.2%), so the franchise is accelerating again after a mid-period slowdown. For investors this indicates strong expansion capacity and momentum (2025’s +43-unit gain is the largest annual addition), but the 10.4 percentage-point swing from 12.8% to 23.2% highlights volatility that merits due diligence on the drivers of the rebound.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Garage Force Franchise?

Opening a Garage Force franchise requires a total initial investment of $132,900 to $200,600, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$132,900

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$200,600

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,500

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$67,100

Reserves$3,600

Training$1,000

Other$11,700

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,500

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$114,000

Reserves$12,100

Training$7,500

Other$17,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Garage Force Franchise Owners Make?

Garage Force franchise locations reported average gross sales of $507,317 and median gross sales of $440,940 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$507,317

Median Gross Sales:

$440,940

High Gross Sales:

$1,314,028

Low Gross Sales:

$98,761

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

45.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised single-unit outlets reported an average annual gross revenue of 507,317 in 2024, slightly higher than the single company-owned location's 489,294, indicating franchised units performed modestly better on average.

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance is highly dispersed with a mean of 507,317, median of 440,940 and a range from 98,761 to 1,314,028, and only 45% of franchised units exceeded the mean, indicating positive skew and substantial variability across outlets.

Data Scope and Limitations: The representation covers only 42 full-time, single-unit franchised businesses (excluding seasonal, part-time, absentee and multi-territory outlets), the expense breakdown as percentages applies mainly to the single company-owned location, and the data are unaudited.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Garage Force franchise?

The total initial investment for a Garage Force franchise ranges from $132,900 to $200,600, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Garage Force initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Garage Force is $49,500, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Garage Force franchise owners make?

Garage Force franchise locations reported average gross sales of $507,317 and median gross sales of $440,940 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Garage Force have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Garage Force received a legal risk score of 76 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. Part 1 (The Facts): Nevada regulators alleged the franchisor held an improper contractor license and allowed a franchisee to operate under it; the matter was settled in Feb 2023 with a guilty plea, $21,146 in fines, and one-year probation.

Does Garage Force offer exclusive franchise territories?

Garage Force received a territory protection score of 49 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Garage Force provide to new franchisees?

Garage Force received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. Garage Force provides a focused 40-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two franchisee personnel for launch, covering operational, technical, and business fundamentals.

How many Garage Force franchise locations are there?

Garage Force had 228 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Garage Force?

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