Garage Experts

Garage Experts Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Garage Experts specializes in professional garage flooring services, offering customers durable and attractive flooring solutions to enhance the appearance and functionality of their garage spaces.

GarageExperts has built a strong reputation as a premier franchise brand focused on transforming garages through innovative renovation services. Established in 2008 in Orange County, California, the brand has grown into a national leader by offering top-tier floor coatings and tailor-made storage solutions.

Today, its corporate base is situated in Grapevine, Texas, serving as the central hub for franchise operations.

Since launching its franchise program in the same year it was founded, GarageExperts has provided aspiring business owners with the opportunity to tap into the thriving home improvement market. With locations across the country, the franchise has seen steady expansion backed by a streamlined operational approach.

One of the key differentiators of GarageExperts is its fully integrated business model, which allows for direct control over manufacturing and distribution. This not only ensures product consistency but also maximizes value for both franchisees and customers.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, and Signage $28,878 – $34,328.45
GarageExperts Vehicle(s) $1,000 – $60,000
Computer Hardware and Software $4,754 – $5,000
Cellular phone and a mobile wireless hotspot $300 – $500
Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training $1,500 – $5,000
Leasing Costs $1,000 – $2,500
Advertising $4,000 – $10,000
Insurance Deposits and Premiums $200 – $1,000
Licenses and Permits $100 – $1,500
Professional Fees $1,500 – $5,000
Miscellaneous Supplies $100 – $500
Additional Funds – 3 months $5,000 – $12,000
TOTAL $102,932.45 – $198,682.45

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2008
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2019
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2018
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2005
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2021
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2013
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Training

GarageExperts provides a structured training framework to ensure franchisees are well-equipped to operate their businesses effectively. The franchisor offers the following training programs:

  1. Initial Training Program
    This consists of approximately five days of training held at the GarageExperts training facility in Grapevine, Texas. It covers IT setup, lead management tools, sales and branding, 3-D design software, cabinet assembly, equipment handling, and operations. Attendance is required for the general manager and one major owner, with the option to include additional attendees at the franchisee’s expense.
  2. Optional Additional On-Site Franchise Training
    Franchisees may choose to attend an additional one-week training session at an existing franchise location. This hands-on experience provides deeper insight into day-to-day operations and is especially beneficial for accelerating early growth. All travel and lodging costs are the responsibility of the franchisee.
  3. Refresher Training
    Upon request and depending on availability, GarageExperts offers refresher training sessions at its corporate office. These sessions revisit key topics from the initial training and are intended to reinforce operational knowledge. While the training is free, franchisees must cover travel-related expenses.

Territory Protection

GarageExperts provides franchisees with a defined “Trade Area,” which is described in the Franchise Agreement and typically includes 50,000 to 100,000 qualified households. This territory is meant to serve as the primary market for the franchisee, and GarageExperts agrees not to open another franchise within that area.

However, this does not mean that the territory is exclusive, as the franchisor retains significant rights to operate or authorize others to operate similar businesses using different trademarks both within and outside a franchisee’s territory.

While GarageExperts normally directs inquiries originating from within a franchisee’s territory to that franchise, the franchisor and its affiliates can still sell and promote similar services using different trademarks or through channels such as online sales, catalog marketing, and trade shows.

Number of units

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