Weathersby Guild

Weathersby Guild Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Weathersby Guild offers furniture repair and restoration services for residential and commercial customers, repairing and refinishing furniture to restore its beauty and functionality while preserving its original character and value.

Weathersby Guild is a specialized franchise offering expert furniture repair and restoration services, primarily serving the moving and transfer damage claims industry. Founded in 2002 by John Weathersby, the company has earned a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and customer service.

It is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, and began franchising in 2003. Today, the brand operates in over 100 territories across the United States.

The franchise focuses on on-site furniture repair services, helping moving companies and insurance providers resolve damage claims efficiently.

Weathersby Guild’s services reduce the costs and turnaround times for furniture repairs, providing a reliable solution to transit-related damage. Their long-standing partnerships with most major moving carriers in the country reflect their trusted position in the industry.

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 $49,000 - $49,000
Computer System $640 - $730
Real Estate and Improvements $1,500 - $5,000
Tools, Equipment/Supplies $6,000 - $7,000
Utility Deposits $350 - $400
Insurance $700
Licenses and Permits $300
Legal/Accounting $0 - $1,500
Training Expenses $3,100 - $3,500
Additional Funds – 3 months $10,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $71,590 to $98,130
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,000 - $49,000
Computer System $640 - $730
Real Estate and Improvements $1,500 - $5,000
Tools, Equipment/Supplies $6,000 - $7,000
Utility Deposits $350 - $400
Insurance $700
Licenses and Permits $300
Legal/Accounting $0 - $1,500
Training Expenses $3,100 - $3,500
Additional Funds – 3 months $10,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $71,590 to $98,130

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Training

Weathersby Guild provides several training programs and obligations  to ensure that Franchisees and their staff are adequately prepared to operate the business effectively. These programs are:

  1. Initial Training Program: This mandatory training spans approximately 19 to 21 days and is designed to help the Franchisee’s management and technicians operate the business. It includes management and technical training and is conducted near the Franchisor's Home Office in Georgia. Attendance is compulsory, and failure to complete it satisfactorily is considered a breach of the agreement.
  2. Skills and Management Training: Franchisees and employees must complete training tailored to their roles. Franchisees (or their designated managers) undergo management training, while employees responsible for repairs or refinishing complete the skills portion. This training is provided by the Franchisor at a location they choose, with materials and instruction covered by them, but all travel and lodging expenses are borne by the Franchisee.
  3. Additional and Ongoing Training: The Franchisor may conduct optional seminars or other training programs and refresher courses. Franchisees can request extra training as needed, but these come at their own expense. Retraining may be mandated if the Franchisee is not meeting operational standards.

Territory Protection

Weathersby Guild offers its franchisees territory protection by granting an exclusive geographic area in which the franchisee may operate. The Franchisor agrees not to establish or license another Weathersby Guild business within this designated Territory during the term of the franchise, as long as the franchisee complies with all agreement terms.

Franchisees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting business outside their assigned Territory unless given written permission. This exclusivity, however, is not without limitations. If a franchisee fails to maintain acceptable service standards, the Franchisor retains the right to introduce another franchisee or operate within that Territory.

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