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How Much Does a Garage Living Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Garage Living franchise costs between $246,450 and $323,900 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$246,450

Minimum Investment

$323,900

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Garage Living Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Fee Range $30,000 – $60,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $64,500

Garage Living Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Garage Living franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $64,500

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · When Franchise Agreement is signed $60,000

'Micro - site' website development fee Lump Sum · When Franchise Agreement is signed. $4,500

Real Estate $40,200 – $52,400

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · As Arranged $30,000 – $35,000

Rent - 3 Months As Arranged · As Arranged $9,000 – $15,000

Lease, Utility and Security Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $1,200 – $2,400

Equipment & Assets $96,500 – $134,000

Furniture, Fixtures and Displays As Arranged · As Arranged $30,000 – $50,000

Equipment As Arranged · As Arranged $35,000 – $45,000

Initial Inventory As Arranged · As Arranged $20,000 – $25,000

Computer System and Software As Arranged · As Arranged $5,000 – $7,000

Vehicle As Arranged · As Arranged $3,500 – $4,000

Signage As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000

Training $3,000 – $5,000

Training Expenses As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000 – $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $30,000 – $50,000

Additional Funds - 3 months As Needed · As Needed $30,000 – $50,000

Other Costs $12,250 – $18,000

Insurance - 3 months of premiums As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000 – $6,000

Grand Opening Promotional Campaign Lump Sum · As arranged $4,500

Professional Fees As Arranged · As Arranged $1,500 – $3,000

Bookkeping Service - 3 months of fees As Arranged · As Arranged $2,250

Licenses and Permits As Arranged · As Arranged $500 – $750

Bookkeeping Service - Upfront Fee As Arranged · As Arranged $500

Total Estimated Investment $246,450 – $323,900

How Does Garage Living Compare to Other Construction & Home Improvement Franchises?

Garage Living's minimum investment of $246,450 is above the Construction & Home Improvement industry median. The median minimum investment for Construction & Home Improvement franchises is $120,400.

$246,450

Garage Living Min

$120,400

Construction & Home Improvement Median Min

$323,900

Garage Living Max

$198,448

Construction & Home Improvement Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Garage Living?

The total startup cost for a Garage Living franchise ranges from $246,450 to $323,900, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $96,500 to $134,000.

How much is the Garage Living franchise fee?

The Garage Living franchise fee is $30,000, with a range of $30,000 to $60,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Garage Living a good investment?

Garage Living requires a total franchise investment of $246,450 to $323,900 and scores Legal Risk: 67/100, Training: 82/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Garage Living franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Garage Living franchise owner make?

Garage Living franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,470,778 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Garage Living franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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