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Showhomes Franchise Cost and Profit

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

Based on 2025 FDD · 17 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
50
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
F
37/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Showhomes franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Showhomes franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $49K – $158K. Reported owner economics show $42K. 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
$49K – $158K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$42K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
2.5 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
40.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $20K franchise fee · 10.0% 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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Total Investment Range$49K – $158K
MinMid: $103KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$20K
Royalty Rate
10%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
22
-4 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -15.4%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
15.4%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
40.1%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
2.5 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
40.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$416K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Royalty burden above 10% · HIGH: SBA default rate 40% · MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Showhomes vs. Real Estate Average

MetricShowhomesReal Estate Avg
SBA Default Rate40.0%▼1.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return40.1%▲28.4%
Total Investment$103K$75K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2011-2023). 8 loans across 6 states.

Default Rate
40.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
8
6 states
Total Loan Volume
$1.2M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$149K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
3
Paid in Full (38%)
3
Currently Active
2
Charged Off (31.4% by $)
$375K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every Showhomes franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Showhomes's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Showhomes 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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