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Fame Hardwood Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Fame Hardwood.

Based on 2022 FDD · 1 filing in corpus

This page is using 2022 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.

FranchiseIQ Score
66
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
C
64/100
3/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Fame Hardwood franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Fame Hardwood franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $139K – $222K. Reported owner economics show $479K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$139K – $222K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$479K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
0.4 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 4% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Fame Hardwood Franchise Analysis

Fame Hardwood requires a total initial investment of $139K to $222K (midpoint approximately $180K), with an initial franchise fee of $50K. The ongoing fee burden is 4% (3% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 22.3%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2022 FDD, the median revenue for Fame Hardwood locations is $3.4M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $479K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 265.4% with a payback period of approximately 0.4 years.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2022 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$139K$222K
MinMid: $180KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
3%
Ad Fund Rate
1%
Total Burden
4.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
0 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
265.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
0.4 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$3.4M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
LOW: Single-year corpus
LOW ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Fame Hardwood vs. Home Services Average

MetricFame HardwoodHome Services Avg
SBA Default Rate - 4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return265.4%22.3%
Total Investment$180K$145K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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5 data-driven questions every Fame Hardwood franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Fame Hardwood's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Fame Hardwood disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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