The real numbers on owning a Hole In The Wall franchise
Drywall Repair Services · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$82,500–$130,300
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
3
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is Hole In The Wall worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
8% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $82,500
cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
0.0% of outlets
better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
One affiliate-owned Orlando location reported $1.18M revenue, $364.7K adjusted net income (31% profit). Franchisee data unavailable due to insufficient operating history.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
No terminations/cessations. Only 2 franchised units opened in 2024; minimal track record.
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Franchisor's framing: One affiliate-owned Orlando location reported $1.18M revenue, $364.7K adjusted net income (31% …
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $82,500–$130,300, including a $59,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hole In The Wall franchise owners make?
One affiliate-owned Orlando location reported $1.18M revenue, $364.7K adjusted net income (31% profit). Franchisee data unavailable due to insufficient operating history. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Hole In The Wall franchise failure rate?
No terminations/cessations. Only 2 franchised units opened in 2024; minimal track record.
Is a Hole In The Wall franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hole In The Wall scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 34303-202506-16 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hole In The Wall or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.