Border Magic franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Border Magic franchise fee is $63,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $138,275 to $162,530, with about $30,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Border Magic FDD.
What are the Border Magic franchise fees and investment?
The Border Magic franchise requires a franchise fee of $63,000 and a total initial investment of $138,275 to $162,530. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $63,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $138,275 to $162,530 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $30,000 |
| US locations | 32 |
| Industry | Home Services (Landscaping) |
| Headquarters | Waco, Texas |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Border Magic investment compare with other home services franchises?
Border Magic's minimum investment of $138,275 is above the median minimum investment of $112,373 across the 516 home services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 187 of the other 515 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $63,000 compares with an industry median of $45,000.
By minimum investment, Border Magic belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Border Magic FDD?
Verify six parts of the Border Magic Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Border Magic discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Border Magic?
These home services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Border Magic:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| AMRAMP | $49,250 to $98,500 | $138,397 to $234,866 |
| Art Recovery Technologies | $25,000 to $75,000 | $138,700 to $253,000 |
| Impresa Modular | $48,000 | $138,750 to $312,500 |
| FRSTeam | $65,000 to $75,000 | $138,875 to $553,500 |
| Kitchen Wise | $65,000 | $139,100 to $198,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Border Magic franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Border Magic franchise ranges from $138,275 to $162,530, including a franchise fee of $63,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Border Magic franchise?
Border Magic lists a minimum of about $30,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Border Magic locations are there?
Border Magic reported 32 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Border Magic been franchising?
Border Magic started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2017.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Border Magic and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Border Magic. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.