Kitchen Tune Up
Home Services · Flooring & Interior Services
- Active units
- 261
- Avg unit volume
- $480k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Kitchen Tune Up
Kitchen Tune-Up is an award-winning brand renowned for its excellence in kitchen remodeling. Recently named the Best Overall Kitchen Remodeling Company of 2023 by BobVila.com, Kitchen Tune-Up stands out for its commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. With over 35 years of experience, their team of experts showcases unmatched expertise in every project they undertake. From original tune-ups to complete kitchen renovations, they pay meticulous attention to detail, ensuring impeccable craftsmanship and a deep understanding of their clients' vision. Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in transforming outdated kitchens into vibrant and functional spaces. They offer a range of services, including redoor, reface, custom cabinets, cabinet painting, and the original tune-up. By utilizing these services, Kitchen Tune-Up breathes new life into kitchens, exceeding expectations and turning dreams into realities. Customer satisfaction is paramount to Kitchen Tune-Up, and they prioritize open communication and attentive listening to ensure that every aspect of the remodel aligns with clients' desires. With a focus on innovation and quality, Kitchen Tune-Up remains at the forefront of the industry, staying up-to-date with the latest trends, materials, and techniques. Their cutting-edge solutions result in visually stunning and functionally exceptional kitchens. Overall, as the Best Overall Kitchen Remodeling Company of 2023, Kitchen Tune-Up sets new standards of excellence in the realm of kitchen remodeling. Their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, transformative kitchen makeovers, and high-quality craftsmanship make them the go-to choice for anyone seeking to revitalize their kitchen. Discover the nearest Kitchen Tune-Up location and experience expertise, innovation, and unwavering quality firsthand.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$20k
- Subsequent franchise agreement
No Initial Franchise Fee payable under a subsequent franchise agreement
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
500 – 1,200 sq ft
- Veteran discount
15.0% off franchise fee — 15% discount for veterans, active service members, and spouses
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations261
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings15
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-4.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.4×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$480k
Average annual gross sales for single-territory franchisees open all of calendar year 2024.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$189k
Annual gross sales for franchisees in business throughout 2024; figures presented without regard to territory size.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$666k
Annual gross sales for franchisees in business throughout 2024; figures presented without regard to territory size.
- 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$159k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open22 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio3.0×
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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Location footprint
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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.