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

Exceptional onboarding and ongoing help - the franchisor scores 100 for training and support, placing it in the top quarter for Construction and Home Improvement - but territory protection is weak (score 35, bottom 5%), meaning the franchisor can place competing locations nearby.

Pros

Training and support score is 100, well above typical for Construction & Home Improvement (top quarter), meaning the franchisor provides exceptional onboarding and ongoing support that should shorten your learning curve and speed operational readiness.

The system has 227 franchised units (228 total outlets), well above typical for this sector (top 10%), giving you a proven playbook, supplier leverage, and stronger brand recognition than a small chain.

Outlet terminations and non‑renewals are both zero, well below typical for the sector (bottom 5%), indicating unusually low formal churn and a more stable operating environment for franchisees.

Cons

Territory protection score is 35, well below typical for Construction & Home Improvement (bottom 5%), so you will not have meaningful protected territory and the franchisor can place competing locations nearby.

Initial franchise fees run from $49,500 to $164,500, both figures well above typical for this sector (top 10%), which increases your upfront cash requirement and lengthens the time to recoup your investment.

There are 8 reacquired outlets, well above typical for the sector (top 10%); this primarily reflects franchisees exiting the system and signals a notable level of operator turnover.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

87/100

NORMAL

Garage Force: Facts: In 2022–2023 the Nevada State Contractors Board alleged improper contractor licensing and unauthorized use of Garage Force’s license by a Nevada franchisee; the matter was resolved with Garage Force pleading guilty, paying $21,146 and placed on one-year probation. Advice: Verify state licenses, obtain license and settlement records, confirm franchisee licensing policy, and consult counsel.

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Garage Force grants an exclusive protected Franchised Territory (≈200,000) defined by map or description, but rights are contingent on meeting a $75,000 annual minimum after year one; the franchisor retains rights to develop additional units or other brands, sell via e‑commerce/alternative channels, and franchisees have no right of first refusal.

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.

Franchisee Stability

65/100

Good

Garage Force earns a Good Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 5.60% falls below the typical Construction & Home Improvement franchise (around 6.5%), indicating retention is modestly stronger than many peers. Out of 27 total exits across the three reported years, ceased operations dominated with 18, alongside 8 franchisor buybacks, 1 termination, and no non-renewals.

The predominance of ceased operations points to location-level economics: several operators appear to have closed underperforming locations or routes rather than exiting through contract disputes. Ask the franchisor for explanations of the closures and for unit-level performance around each closed location, and speak with nearby owners about local demand patterns. Request a list of closed locations with dates and stated reasons, and ask the franchisor to share any supporting financials or recovery steps they offered to struggling operators. For prospective franchisees, examine unit-level economics in the geographies where closures have concentrated.

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$5,000

Other$20,000

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 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%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

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

Is Garage Force a good franchise to own?

Whether Garage Force is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Garage Force operates 228 locations, received a legal risk score of 87/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Garage Force franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Garage Force franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $132,900 to $200,600. Garage Force disclosed average gross sales of $507,317 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Garage Force franchise?

Break-even timelines for Garage Force franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Garage Force a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Garage Force operates 227 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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