How much does a The Designery franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $223,739–$463,439, including a $59,900 initial franchise fee.

Is a The Designery franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. The Designery scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a The Designery franchise

Kitchen & Bath Design/Remodeling · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$223,739–$463,439

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

2 ceased, 7 terminated

Lawsuits

Is The Designery worth it? How it compares to 131 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $223,739	pricier than 67% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	2.2% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Part I: 8 locations, median $1.13M accepted contracts. Part II: 33 locations, median 40% proposal conversion. Part III: 8 showroom locations, median 42.61% gross margin.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 7 terminations, 2 ceased ops; Kentucky & Florida underperforming. Early-stage system.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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The Designery franchise — frequently asked

How much does a The Designery franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $223,739–$463,439, including a $59,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do The Designery franchise owners make?: Part I: 8 locations, median $1.13M accepted contracts. Part II: 33 locations, median 40% proposal conversion. Part III: 8 showroom locations, median 42.61% gross margin. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the The Designery franchise failure rate?: 2025: 7 terminations, 2 ceased ops; Kentucky & Florida underperforming. Early-stage system.
Is a The Designery franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. The Designery scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with The Designery or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.