1-800-STRIPER
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Franchise overview by FranRelay
Koala Insulation
Koala Insulation provides insulation evaluation, removal, installation, and related services for homeowners and commercial building owners. Franchisees send crews with specialized Koala Rigs to customer sites and can operate from a home office.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$194,885 – $241,736
USD estimate includes the franchise fee and assumes a home office. Equipment assumes a 20% deposit, balance financed over 60 months at 9%, and three months of payments; actual terms may vary. Includes three months of operating funds, excluding owner salary or draws.
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD fee for 200,000 people, due in full at signing and generally nonrefundable. Additional population costs $0.25 per person. If the franchisor terminates for unsatisfactory initial training, the refund is the fee less $5,000, subject to signing a release.
Selected fees
RoyaltyMonthly: greater of sales-based royalty or territory minimum; 4% on single projects over $25,000.
Combined calendar-year Gross Sales: 6.5% to $1M; 5% above $1M to $2M; 4.5% above $2M to $3M; 3.5% above $3M. One-territory monthly minimums: $0 months 1-6; $1,083.33 months 7-12; $1,218.75 thereafter. Minimum waived for a month with sales above $18,750.
Advertising contributionBrand Fund: 1% of Gross Sales monthly; may increase to a maximum of 2%.
Separate from local spending. The franchisor directs system-wide marketing and is not required to spend an equivalent amount in your area.
Local marketingGreater of $2,000 or 5% of Gross Sales per month, plus agency management fees.
Starts at opening, using approved advertising and vendors as directed. Additional opening advertising requires at least $2,500 per month for six months: one month before opening and five months after. These are selected major obligations, not a complete operating budget.
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
Choose who will lead daily operations and fill the required sales and management roles.
- Owner involvement
- Appoint an Operating Principal with at least 20% ownership and authority over business decisions.
- Main responsibilities
- The majority owner gives full-time attention unless daily operations are delegated to a trained Operations Manager.
- Manager requirements
- Both the Operations Manager and Salesperson need franchisor approval and must pass required training.
Free consultation
Let's talk about Koala Insulation.
Discuss the startup budget, owner role, and questions to resolve before choosing a territory.
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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.
Koala Insulation Franchisor, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: January 23, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.