Garage Living offers professional garage organization and renovation services, transforming cluttered spaces into functional extensions of the home. From storage solutions to flooring and cabinetry, Garage Living maximizes garage potential for organization and style.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
?
50
+
35%
35%
Franchise fee
?
$60,000
Investment
?
$233,000 - $317,000
Revenue (AUV)
?
Undisclosed
$1,564,000
+
-1.8%
-1.8%
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Founded in 2005, Garage Living has become a leader in the garage renovation industry, helping homeowners turn neglected garage areas into practical, well-designed spaces.
With its headquarters in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, Garage Living began franchising in 2015 and has since expanded its footprint throughout North America.
The brand offers an all-inclusive range of services, from planning and installing garage storage systems and cabinets to applying concrete floor coatings, setting up car lifts, replacing garage doors, and handling related upgrades.
What sets Garage Living apart is its commitment to using premium, North American-made products and delivering a seamless, end-to-end experience for customers seeking a full garage transformation.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Garage Living franchise is $233,000 - $317,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance 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
$60,000
Rent – 3 Months
$9,000 – $15,000
Lease, Utility, and Security Deposits
$1,000 – $2,000
Blueprints
$1,000 – $2,500
Leasehold Improvements
$25,000 – $35,000
Signage
$2,500 – $5,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Displays
$30,000 – $50,000
Equipment
$35,000 – $45,000
Vehicle
$3,000 – $4,000
Computer System and Software
$7,000 – $9,000
Licenses and Permits
$250 – $500
Professional Fees
$1,000 – $2,500
Initial Inventory
$17,000 – $21,000
Insurance – Annual Premium
$1,500 – $3,000
Training Expenses
$2,000 – $4,000
Grand Opening Promotional Campaign
$3,500
“Micro-site” Website Development Fee
$4,500
Additional Funds – 3 Months
$30,000 – $50,000
TOTAL
$233,250 – $316,500
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000
Rent – 3 Months
$9,000 – $15,000
Lease, Utility, and Security Deposits
$1,000 – $2,000
Blueprints
$1,000 – $2,500
Leasehold Improvements
$25,000 – $35,000
Signage
$2,500 – $5,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Displays
$30,000 – $50,000
Equipment
$35,000 – $45,000
Vehicle
$3,000 – $4,000
Computer System and Software
$7,000 – $9,000
Licenses and Permits
$250 – $500
Professional Fees
$1,000 – $2,500
Initial Inventory
$17,000 – $21,000
Insurance – Annual Premium
$1,500 – $3,000
Training Expenses
$2,000 – $4,000
Grand Opening Promotional Campaign
$3,500
“Micro-site” Website Development Fee
$4,500
Additional Funds – 3 Months
$30,000 – $50,000
TOTAL
$233,250 – $316,500
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Garage Living's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Garage Living had 51 total units in 2024, of which 50 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.
Garage Living provides a detailed and structured training program for its franchisees to ensure proper business operation and brand consistency:
Initial Training Program Before opening, Garage Living offers a mandatory two-week training program at its headquarters or another designated location for the franchisee and up to two additional trainees. This program covers business operations, product knowledge, sales, administration, and accounting. A third week of onsite training at the franchise location ensures all systems, equipment, and procedures are in place.
Refresher Training Garage Living provides periodic refresher training programs and franchisee meetings, covering updates on products, services, pricing, procedures, and operational improvements. Attendance may be mandatory, and the franchisee bears travel and related costs.
Additional or Replacement Employee Training If additional or replacement employees need training, Garage Living offers programs tailored to their functions. The franchisee must pay the current training fee plus all related expenses.
Territory Protection
Garage Living grants franchisees an exclusive Designated Territory, typically covering 75,000 to 170,000 qualified households. Franchisees cannot sell or promote products outside this territory without approval, though the franchisor may sell through national chains or online channels reaching into the area.
The franchisor may adjust territory size during renewal based on demographic changes and can reduce the territory or terminate the agreement if sales benchmarks aren’t met.
Franchisees must stop servicing areas reassigned to new franchisees, and the franchisor retains rights to acquire or be acquired by businesses operating nearby without breaching territorial protections.
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