Design Pro Remodeling^®

Construction & Home Improvement • Year: 2025

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What Is Design Pro Remodeling?

Design Pro Remodeling is a franchise offering a full line of remodeling and handyman services. It targets a mix of residential and commercial customers, including homeowners, businesses, churches, and other building owners. Franchisees must operate the business according to franchisor standards and specifications, and qualifying candidates may be offered area development agreements to open multiple outlets on an agreed schedule.

Design Pro Remodeling Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's most notable strength is its low maximum total investment of $104,000—well below typical for Construction & Home Improvement—which reduces upfront capital needs; the main risk is the franchisor's heavy corporate presence with four company-owned units, above sector norms, which may indicate a preference for corporate growth over franchising.

Pros

The $104,000 maximum total investment is well below what's typical in Construction & Home Improvement, lowering the cash you'll need to launch and reducing upfront financial exposure.

Territory Protection Score of 61 is well above typical, giving you stronger territorial rights than most peers and better defense against nearby encroachment.

Zero outlet terminations and zero non-renewals, together with no disclosed lawsuits, franchisee judgments, government penalties, or franchisor enforcement actions — all well below typical — point to low legal/regulatory risk and unusually stable system performance.

Cons

With 4 company-owned units, well above typical for the sector, the franchisor appears to favor corporate-run locations; this concentration warrants further due diligence on whether the brand prioritizes corporate growth over expanding the franchised network.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

61/100

Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, to develop additional units in the surrounding market (influencing market density), and to acquire and convert franchise locations, while franchisees retain site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

44/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 68-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three staff members for launch through a mix of classroom and hands-on operational instruction. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel, lodging, and any additional on-site support fees borne by the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Design Pro Remodeling Franchise?

Opening a Design Pro Remodeling franchise requires a total initial investment of $65,900 to $104,000, 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

$65,900

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$104,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$7,500

Reserves$5,000

Training$2,400

Other$6,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$7,500

Equipment & Assets$15,500

Reserves$15,000

Training$3,000

Other$18,000

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 Design Pro Remodeling Franchise Owners Make?

Design Pro Remodeling franchise locations reported average gross sales of $7,596,742 and median gross sales of $7,417,950 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$7,596,742

Median Gross Sales:

$7,417,950

High Gross Sales:

$8,583,428

Low Gross Sales:

$6,967,643

Sample Size:

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Item 19 contains only company-owned affiliate results for 2024 and explicitly excludes franchised outlets, so there is no comparable franchised performance data in this disclosure to evaluate potential franchisee outcomes.

Performance Variability Analysis: Across the four reporting affiliates 2024 gross revenues ranged from 6967643 to 8583428, a spread of 1615785 (about a 23% difference between highest and lowest), indicating moderate variability in top-line results among the sample.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample is small (four affiliates), the figures reported are gross revenues and selected cost categories rather than full net income, and several metrics (including franchised-unit performance and net profit) are not provided, limiting comparability and forecasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Design Pro Remodeling franchise?

The total initial investment for a Design Pro Remodeling franchise ranges from $65,900 to $104,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Design Pro Remodeling initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Design Pro Remodeling is $45,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Design Pro Remodeling franchise owners make?

Design Pro Remodeling franchise locations reported average gross sales of $7,596,742 and median gross sales of $7,417,950 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Design Pro Remodeling have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Design Pro Remodeling received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Design Pro Remodeling offer exclusive franchise territories?

Design Pro Remodeling received a territory protection score of 61 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other units.

What training does Design Pro Remodeling provide to new franchisees?

Design Pro Remodeling received a training and support score of 44 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 68-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three staff members for launch through a mix of classroom and hands-on operational instruction.

How many Design Pro Remodeling franchise locations are there?

Design Pro Remodeling had 7 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Design Pro Remodeling?

Design Pro Remodeling is a franchise offering a full line of remodeling and handyman services.

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