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Hey Empire Builders,
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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Today, in 5 minutes or less:
✔ Interesting Franchise Shows Sales of $1.7M with $406k in Adjusted Profit (23%)*
✔ Very RARE Resale doing $8M in sales and $1.5M in SDE
✔ Client Spotlight: How Javier went from C-Suite to Franchise Owner
✔ From Laid Off to Leading 3 Franchise Territories in 6 Months
*Numbers according to their FDD released on April 1, 2025.
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FEATURED RESALE
CONFIDENTIAL - For Highly Qualified Candidates
Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness to name a few.
West Florida (CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)
- Started in 2014 – Owner is retiring
- Massive Territory included
- Asking price of $6.3M (The business had a professional valuation/appraisal)
- 2024 Revenue of $7.8M
- 2024 SDE of $1.5M
- $1.1M in assets included
Franchise Empire’s Take:
- Rare resale of this size, these opportunities don’t come around often. Great for a high net worth buyer.
- 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 a high performing business.
Curious to learn more about this particular franchise resale, or other resales available in your area?
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Client Spotlight: How Javier went from C-Suite to Franchise Owner
Javier spent years climbing the corporate ladder as a C-suite executive, but he wanted a business that could replace his high income while giving him real ownership. When he expressed openness to relocating for the right opportunity, we expanded his search across the state.
That’s when we identified Closet Factory, a franchise with one of the strongest financial performance track records in the industry. A prime territory was available in a nearby city, and after thorough due diligence, Javier and his wife knew this was their chance. They signed the agreement, moved to their new city, and now run the business full time, proving that the right franchise doesn’t just replace income, it builds legacy.
FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK
Description:
Cabinet IQ is a high-tech cabinet and countertop company revolutionizing a sleepy, fragmented, outdated industry. They are the only full-service cabinet and countertop company, bringing a 5-star experience to kitchen and bath remodeling, from design to installation.
Today, most companies in the home remodeling industry have low-tech systems, outdated showrooms, poor communication, and subpar installation. Cabinet IQ was born to fill that gap! They do this by focusing on the customer, the nuances of their project, and delivering on the quality they promise.
Owner-operators are hands-on daily in the business and they can choose to focus on either sales and design or operations.
Ideal Franchise Candidate:
No design or home-service background required! They are looking for individuals with the following characteristics:
- Sales management experience
- Passionate about providing 5-star experience
- Process-oriented
- Ability to lead a team
History:
- Originally started in 2017 as a non-franchise business.
- They started franchising in 2022
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Numbers:
- Corporate Owned Territories: 2
- Franchise Units: 38+ awarded , 15+ opened
- Franchise Fee: $59,500
- Royalty: 6%
- Brand Fund: No brand fund year 1 – 2% year 2+
- Total Investment Range: $299K-$455K
- Required Net Worth $200k
- Required Liquid Capital $75,000
**Numbers according to their FDD released on April 1, 2025.
Financial Data:
Below tables taken from the Cabinet IQ April 1, 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19.
Table 1 provides Gross Revenues, Gross Profit, Disclosed Expenses, and Adjusted Profit for our Affiliate’s two Businesses located in Cedar Park, Texas and Austin, Texas from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. See Item 1 for more information regarding our Affiliate and these Businesses.
Benefits for the Franchisee:
- Subcontractor Based Business Model– This helps to keep the business simple and the investment lower. No design or home-service background is required, you’ll need 2 employees to start and no equipment or inventory.
- Innovative A.I. Design Technology– First to market design technology to bring the customer’s vision to life with 2D and 3D renderings.
- Corporate Support & Call Center – Outbound call center will assist with lead generation and setting appointments with homeowners, contractors, builders and interior designers. The corporate office team designs the showroom.
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Episode #103: From Laid Off to Leading 3 Franchise Territories in 6 Months
What would you do if you were laid off just before the holidays… with a toddler at home… and your life savings on the line?
In this episode, I sat down with Nina Hunter, a brand new franchise owner who went from being let go in corporate to launching THREE territories with a restoration franchise.
We talk about how she overcame fear, what made her walk away from opening a $1.2M coffee shop, and how she ramped up her business faster than most people thought possible.
Whether you’re new to franchising, trying to escape corporate, or just want to hear the raw story of someone who went all-in — this is a powerful episode.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.
I’ll see you at the same time next week!
-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team
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