Key Numbers
46
Total units open
33
Units opened last year
21
Units closed last year
12
Net unit growth
Groovy Hues Franchise
Franchised by HPB Painting LLC · FDD 2025
Home Services FDD 2025 Founded 2021 · 5+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from HPB Painting LLC's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$158K - $204K
Franchise fee
$60K
System size
46 (+33)
Royalty
4–6%
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Groovy Hues fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging home services concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓No disclosed Item 3 litigation
- ✓Grants exclusive territory protection
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$158K - $204K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
4–6% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
46 +33
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
5+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 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.
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4–6% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4–6%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
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What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
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Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Groovy Hues ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
70th pct · of 254 peers
Franchise fee
67th pct · of 254 peers
System size
42nd pct · of 254 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$156K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$52K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
254
How Groovy Hues stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groovy Hues | Disclosed | $60K | $158K - $204K | 4–6% | 46 |
| Hello Garage Similar price | Disclosed | $60K | $165K - $205K | 5% | 73 |
| Branches Biggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBD Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Groovy Hues franchise cost?
Groovy Hues requires a $59,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $157,508–$204,478, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Groovy Hues?
Groovy Hues is franchised by HPB Painting 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.
Does Groovy Hues disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Groovy Hues discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does Groovy Hues charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4.0% to 6.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Groovy Hues locations are there?
As of their 2025 FDD, Groovy Hues has 46 total locations, with 33 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Does Groovy Hues grant exclusive territory?
Yes. Groovy Hues 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.
What are the renewal and exit terms?
Per the FDD, Groovy Hues discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $11,900. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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