Quick Verdict · who it fits
iFoam fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$172K - $266K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$27K
System size (Item 20)
86 +18
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
5+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
11 days
Company-owned units
4
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
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.
90
Total units open
as of December 31, 2024
18
Units opened last year
in 2024
48
Units closed last year
in 2024
-30
Net unit growth
decline in 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How iFoam ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
77th pct · of 254 peers
Franchise fee
10th pct · of 254 peers
System size
59th pct · of 254 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$156K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$52K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
254
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iFoam | Disclosed | $27K | $172K - $266K | — | 86 |
| Recoat RevolutionSimilar price | Disclosed | $30K | $137K - $264K | 7% | 0 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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iFoam requires a $27,495 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $172,284–$265,966, per the most recent FDD on file.
iFoam is franchised by HPB Foam LLC, 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. iFoam discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, iFoam has 86 total locations, with 18 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. iFoam's most recent FDD documents approximately 11 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. iFoam grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, iFoam discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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