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GARAGE LIVING

Garage Living designs, supplies, and installs garage upgrades, including cabinetry, floor coatings, doors, and car lifts. Franchisees run a design, sales, and installation business serving residential and commercial customers.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$246,450 – $323,900

US dollars, including the franchise fee. Assumes leased premises and a leased or financed vehicle; buying property or a vehicle increases costs. Includes three months of startup funds without counting sales during that period. See the startup-budget FAQ for buildout assumptions.

Initial franchise fee

$60,000

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

US dollars, for one territory. Due when you sign the franchise agreement and nonrefundable.

Selected fees

  • Royalty6.5% of Gross Revenue, paid monthly

    Gross Revenue includes sales and other business income, even if uncollected, without a deduction for bad debts. Sales tax collected and paid to the government is excluded; a materials use-tax adjustment applies where relevant.

  • Advertising contributionMarketing Fund: 2% of Gross Revenue monthly; may increase to 3%

    The fund supports national and regional marketing. An increase requires 30 days' prior written notice. This contribution is separate from local marketing spending.

  • Local marketingRequired spending on local marketing under an agreed plan

    Marketing materials require approval. If a cooperative is established for your area, membership and contributions are required. Contributions count toward local spending; you must spend any remaining required amount locally.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

Ownership requires full-time involvement and an owner-operator who supervises the business on site.

Owner involvement
You must devote full time and best efforts to managing and operating the business.
Main responsibilities
You manage project design, sales, inventory, and installation under brand standards.
Manager requirements
The trained, approved on-site Designated Operator must own 75% of the franchisee and have decision-making authority.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

GARAGE LIVING FRANCHISE SYSTEMS USA, INC., Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 16, 2026 as amended, June 8, 2026

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.