DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Franchise Review & Verdict (2025)

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging home services concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$235K - $507K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$48K

Royalty (Item 6)

3–7% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$1.19M franchisees that operated for the full calendar year

System size (Item 20)

43 +3

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

51+ yrs

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Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed

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 3–7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,190,000

$100k$2.2M

Royalty (3–7%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

43

Total units open

3

Units opened last year

2

Units closed last year

1

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

88th pct · of 254 peers

Franchise fee

35th pct · of 254 peers

System size

38th pct · of 254 peers

Home Services industry averages

Avg investment

$156K - $287K

Avg franchise fee

$52K

Avg system size

150

Franchises analyzed

254

How DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Disclosed $48K $235K - $507K 3–7% 43
CBDSimilar price Disclosed $20K $154K - $511K 7.25% 84
BranchesBiggest system Disclosed $68K $80K - $114K 6% 8,086
Service ExpertsTop-rated in category Disclosed $60K $149K - $289K 6% 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen franchise cost?

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen requires a $48,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $235,075–$507,231, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen?

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is franchised by Worldwide Refinishing Systems, 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.

Does DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,187,887. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.0% to 7.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has 43 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen grant exclusive territory?

Yes. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen 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, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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