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Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting, and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
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✔ First Full Year Owners Average Sales of $847,709* in this Franchise
✔ Confidential Resale in a Prime Territory in DFW, Texas
✔ From Consulting to Legacy: Abraham’s Franchise Journey
✔ The Harsh Truth About Running a Restaurant Franchise
*Numbers according to their FDD released on April 30, 2025, for Franchisees that operated during the entire 2024 calendar year,
who had 12-24 months of reported operations, None of which were company-controlled. (1- Location Owners)
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FEATURED RESALE
CONFIDENTIAL – For Qualified Buyers
Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness to name a few.
Dallas- Fort Worth, TX
(CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)
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Senior Care Industry
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Started in 2022 – Owner is relocating
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13 Employees
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Prime Territory
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Asking price of $924,000
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2024 Revenue of $533,118
Franchise Empire’s Take:
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This is in Senior Care, making it a high-demand business with a rising tide.
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This is a great opportunity for a full-time owner to come in who’s got strong management and leadership experience, and robust financials to hit the ground running and take over an already well-performing business that has a lot of room for growth.
Curious to learn more about this particular franchise resale, or other resales available in your area?
FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK
Description:
Five Star Bath Solutions provides fast, high-quality bath and shower remodels, completed in just 1-3 days, using pre-cut, stone/marble-like panels for a durable, attractive finish. Aimed at homeowners wanting impactful upgrades without full renovations, their model emphasizes speed, aesthetics, and value.
History:
Founded in 1996 in Canada, Five Star Bath Solutions launched its first corporate location and then began franchising in 2002. In 2014, it was acquired by Five Star Franchising (FS PEP Holdco).
Numbers*:
- Corporate-Owned Territories: 1
- Franchise Territories Awarded: 150+
- Franchise Units Open: ~160+ across U.S. and Canada
- Franchise Fee: $59,500
- Royalty Fee: 6% of gross revenue (5% sliding scale possible), with minimums starting at $1,000/month in month 7, rising to $2,500/month by month 36
- National Marketing Fee: Up to 2.5% of gross revenue, minimum $200/month starting in month 7
- Territory Marketing Requirement: 10% of annual gross revenue (includes national marketing fee)
- Total Initial Investment: $162,000 – $ 293,500 per FDD issuance April 2025
- Term: 10 years
*Numbers according to their FDD released on April 30, 2025 -
Financial Data*:
*Table below is taken from the Five Star Bath Solutions 2025 Item 19, Franchise Disclosure Document released on April 30, 2025
Benefits for the Franchisee:
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Marketing Powerhouse: Franchisees report that 70–90% of leads are sourced from corporate marketing efforts.
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Lean Staffing Requirements: Start with just you and an installer, and scale as needed.
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Straightforward Operations: Installer-friendly work—no advanced trade skills required.
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Home-Based Launch: Recommended initial setup from home; showroom lease optional and not required.
- In-House Call Center: Centralized appointment and lead management lets you focus on service.
- Transparent Financials: 5 pages of Sales and KPI data in Item 19
Franchise Empire’s Take:
Five Star Bath Solutions delivers exceptional numbers in a value-focused remodel niche. The marketing engine and lean staffing model create an attractive, scalable, semi-absentee opportunity for owner-operators ready to meet demand in a booming home renovation sector.
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Episode #111: The Harsh Truth About Running a Restaurant Franchise
Paul Russo built NYPD Pizza from scratch, then lost almost everything.
In this raw, unfiltered episode, he shares how dyslexia, grit, and street smarts shaped his rise as a franchise founder, what went wrong, and how he’s relaunching stronger than ever.
If you’re considering a food franchise or want to learn what it really takes to succeed in the restaurant world, this is the conversation you need.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
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I’ll see you at the same time next week!
-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team
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