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Home Improvement/Maintenance Services · Bath & Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen Tune-Up- Industry outlook continues to climb: 40 percent of US homes are over 50 years old; 80 percent of them are over 20 years old - Aging baby boomers are our target and we are getting more of those daily. - Home investments (specifically kitchen investments) are well-known to be a good investment. - There is an abundance of information on HGTV and other venues along with magazines that continue to get consumers excited about the possibilities for their home. - We’ve been in business for 35 years, so we’ve seen it all and have been through every economic climate. - Support! Our support is second to non (just ask our owners). We have a 12-week mentor program, KTU Connect program for ongoing coaching, weekly coaching and sales calls, 2 private podcast channels, online training modules, ongoing webinars, monthly newsletters, weekly emails from the President, private Facebook forum (extremely active) - Fully integrated operating system. More than just a contact management platform, our system works for project management, handles on-site proposal building, invoicing, payment and financing integration, drip automation, two-way texting, email marketing and more. - Our standout remodeling concept offers personalized service and incredible results that are structured around our customer service Trustpoints. - Recurring revenue comes from annual Tune-Ups and granite Tune-Ups. Repeat customers will have their bathroom vanities updated and Tune-Up other woodwork in the house.

Home-BasedVetFranSBA Approved
Total Investment

$130K - $189K

Franchise Fee

$80K

Royalty

7%-4%, based on Gross Revenue

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Overview

About Kitchen Tune-Up

- Industry outlook continues to climb: 40 percent of US homes are over 50 years old; 80 percent of them are over 20 years old - Aging baby boomers are our target and we are getting more of those daily. - Home investments (specifically kitchen investments) are well-known to be a good investment. - There is an abundance of information on HGTV and other venues along with magazines that continue to get consumers excited about the possibilities for their home. - We’ve been in business for 35 years, so we’ve seen it all and have been through every economic climate. - Support! Our support is second to non (just ask our owners). We have a 12-week mentor program, KTU Connect program for ongoing coaching, weekly coaching and sales calls, 2 private podcast channels, online training modules, ongoing webinars, monthly newsletters, weekly emails from the President, private Facebook forum (extremely active) - Fully integrated operating system. More than just a contact management platform, our system works for project management, handles on-site proposal building, invoicing, payment and financing integration, drip automation, two-way texting, email marketing and more. - Our standout remodeling concept offers personalized service and incredible results that are structured around our customer service Trustpoints. - Recurring revenue comes from annual Tune-Ups and granite Tune-Ups. Repeat customers will have their bathroom vanities updated and Tune-Up other woodwork in the house.

Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in affordable kitchen updates for residential and commercial enterprises done in 1-5 days. It is known for its 5 ways of updating kitchens: signature one-day wood restoration Tune-Up, cabinet painting, cabinet refacing, cabinet redooring and new cabinets. The standout remodeling concept offers personalized service and incredible results that are structured around our customer service Trustpoints to ensure a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Franchisees of Kitchen Tune-Up are people who enjoy project management and people management as well as exceptional customer service. They enjoy following processes and ensuring the processes are completed correctly. They love working with people and seeing a transformation take place. Finally, they love receiving hugs when homeowners finally get the kitchen of their dreams!They must be capitalized to start a business and start their marketing.
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$80K
Royalty7%-4%, based on Gross Revenue
Total investment$130K - $189K
Liquid capital required$82K
Net worth requirement$200K
Year founded1985
Year began franchising1988
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableNew Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, California, Missouri, Georgia, Maryland, Louisiana, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Kentucky, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Washington, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia
UnavailableMinnesota, Montana, Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas, South Carolina
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1985
Franchising since
1988
Brand family
Home Franchise Concepts
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$82K min
Net worth
$200K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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