Hello Garage
Home Services · Flooring & Interior Services
- Active units
- 103
- Royalty
- 3.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Hello Garage
Hello Garage is a transformative brand dedicated to elevating the often-overlooked garage space, turning it from a cluttered storage area into a stylish and organized entryway. With over 45 years of experience in the home-service contracting industry, Hello Garage specializes in providing durable, warrantied garage flooring solutions, including epoxy and polyurea floor coatings, as well as commercial coatings and basement floor options. In addition to flooring, the brand offers a comprehensive range of garage organization products such as slatwalls, cabinets, shelving, workbenches, and overhead storage systems. Their commitment to quality is matched by an exceptional customer experience, ensuring that every project is tailored to individual needs. With their dedicated team, Hello Garage is not just about delivering products; it's about creating clean, functional spaces that enhance the overall home experience. Their expertise in garage makeovers has earned them the trust and satisfaction of countless homeowners. Experience the Hello Garage difference and transform your garage into an inviting part of your home.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Multi-territory pricing
Per Protected Territory when purchased together: 2nd $40000; 3rd $30000; 4th $29500; 5th $29000; 6th $28000; 7th $27000; 8th $25000; 9th $23000; 10th $18500
- Brand fund
0.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
10.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
500 – 800 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — Reduce the Initial Franchise Fee for first Protected Territory by 10% for honorably discharged veterans or spouses
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations73
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-29.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-21.7%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 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$185k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
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.