Franchise overview by FranRelay
KITCHEN TUNE-UP
KITCHEN TUNE-UP provides on-site cabinet restoration and kitchen updates for homes and commercial spaces. Franchisees sell and deliver cabinet refacing, painting, new cabinetry and related installations.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$121,930 – $198,850
USD. Includes the $19,950 franchise fee, $60,000 territory fee, $500-$3,000 for workspace and $15,000-$25,000 for expenses before opening and the first three months. Reserve needs vary with workspace, staffing, wages, fuel and vehicle upkeep. See startup-budget details below.
Initial franchise fee
$19,950
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Due at signing and nonrefundable. Includes initial training and the startup package. The separate $60,000 first-territory fee is also included in the investment estimate. Eligible military buyers receive discounted fees.
Selected fees
RoyaltyMonthly: 6% of the first $83,300 of prior-month gross revenue, then 5% above; minimums apply.
Pay the greater of the revenue-based amount or the monthly minimum per territory: $500 in months 4-12 and $1,500 thereafter. Months 1-3 have no minimum. Minimums may increase each April 1 with the Consumer Price Index.
Advertising contributionFirst agreement: greater of 1% of prior-month gross revenue or $500 monthly.
The national contribution may increase, with a stated ceiling of the greater of 2% of gross revenue or $500 monthly per territory. The minimum may increase each April 1 with the Consumer Price Index. Special assessments require written agreement from two-thirds of affected franchisees.
Local marketingLocal advertising required; $4,000/month recommended for the first 3 months.
The investment estimate includes $12,000-$18,000 for marketing during the first three months. The $4,000 monthly recommendation is not a fixed required minimum. A spending amount may be imposed later. Materials need prior written approval, and participation in any required advertising cooperative is mandatory.
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
Running the business combines kitchen-project sales, service delivery and local promotion.
- Owner involvement
- You must devote full-time attention and effort to promoting and developing the business.
- Main responsibilities
- Sell and deliver authorized kitchen improvements using the brand's required products and methods.
- Manager requirements
- If you do not operate it yourself, employ a trained full-time manager and disclose their identity to the franchisor.
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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.
HFC KTU LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: February 20, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.