Garage Experts
Home Services · Flooring & Interior Services
- Active units
- 108
- Avg unit volume
- $610k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Garage Experts
Local Garage Experts has been a leading name in garage door solutions across Los Angeles since 2006. As a family-owned business, they prioritize exceptional service and attention to detail. Their comprehensive range of services includes emergency garage door repairs, installations, opener repairs, and spring replacements for both residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to quality workmanship, their skilled technicians utilize advanced technology to ensure smooth and safe operations.
Local Garage Experts is known for reliability, providing same-day services and free estimates to meet urgent needs. They are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, reinforcing their dedication to delivering top-notch services with a satisfaction guarantee. From fixing broken springs to managing roll-up door repairs, they handle all major garage door brands, ensuring customers receive seamless service and peace of mind. Trust Local Garage Experts to keep your garage doors functioning efficiently and securely with their professional expertise.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- First responder discount
10% discount for a first responder that has retired within 10 years of applying
- Brand fund
500.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
10.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount for a Veteran honorably discharged within 10 years of applying
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$687k
2025 data for single territory owners who operated a single territory for the entirety of 2025.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$178k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open68 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio3.9×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.