Quick Verdict · who it fits
KITCHEN REFRESH FRANCHISING, LLC fits owner-operators looking for an emerging home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$21K - $134K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$6K
Item 19 median rev
$986k
System size (Item 20)
8 +5
Years in business
6+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$29k
Median
$986k
P75
$1.87M
▪ n = 7 units · franchised units who self-reported financial information for at least six months · fiscal year 2024 · Source: 2025 FDD Item 19
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
8
Total units open
5
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
+5
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Kitchen Refresh ranks against 251 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
1st pct · of 251 peers
Franchise fee
4th pct · of 251 peers
System size
16th pct · of 251 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$155K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$51K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
251
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Refresh | Disclosed | $6K | $21K - $134K | — | 8 |
| Pool ScoutsSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $97K - $134K | 8% | 71 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Brand Analysis
Home Instead's most recent Item 19 reports a $2.26M median across 603 franchised territories — among the highest senior-care AUVs disclosed. The low investment ($91K-$270K) makes the AUV-to-investment ratio one of the strongest in any franchise category.
Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
HomeVestors' 2026 FDD reports a $287K median across 898 franchised territories — but the unit-economics story is unique: the franchisee buys houses, renovates, and resells. Revenue is one metric; capital deployment and inventory cycle are the real ones.
KITCHEN REFRESH FRANCHISING, LLC requires a $6,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $21,280–$133,950, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. KITCHEN REFRESH FRANCHISING, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $985,899. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 4% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, KITCHEN REFRESH FRANCHISING, LLC has 8 total locations, with 5 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. KITCHEN REFRESH FRANCHISING, LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, KITCHEN REFRESH FRANCHISING, LLC discloses a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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