Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Great Frame Up fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$68K - $107K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$20K
System size (Item 20)
107 +26
Years in business
28+ yrs
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Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
52
Total units open
2
Units opened last year
in 2024
3
Units closed last year
in 2024
-1
Net unit growth
2024 ; -2 (2025)
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How The Great Frame Up ranks against 118 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
15th pct · of 118 peers
Franchise fee
17th pct · of 118 peers
System size
59th pct · of 118 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$247K - $707K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
238
Franchises analyzed
118
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Frame Up | Disclosed | $20K | $68K - $107K | — | 107 |
| Made in the Shade Blinds and MoreSimilar price | Disclosed | $68K | $78K - $108K | — | 131 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
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The Great Frame Up requires a $19,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $68,450–$106,850, per the most recent FDD on file.
The Great Frame Up is franchised by Franchise Concepts, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. The Great Frame Up discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $400-$1,600 monthly and an advertising fund contribution of $250 monthly on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Great Frame Up has 107 total locations, with 26 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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