College Pro franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The College Pro franchise fee is $0 and the total initial investment ranges from $2,925 to $14,010, with about $0 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the College Pro FDD.
What are the College Pro franchise fees and investment?
The College Pro franchise requires a franchise fee of $0 and a total initial investment of $2,925 to $14,010. 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) | $0 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $2,925 to $14,010 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $0 |
| US locations | 120 |
| Industry | Home Services |
| Headquarters | Hingham, Massachusetts |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Franchising since | 1979 |
How does the College Pro investment compare with other home services franchises?
College Pro's minimum investment of $2,925 is at or below the median minimum investment of $112,373 across the 516 home services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. No other home services brand in the database starts at a lower investment. Its franchise fee starting at $0 compares with an industry median of $45,000.
By minimum investment, College Pro belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the College Pro FDD?
Verify six parts of the College Pro 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 College Pro 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 College Pro?
These home services franchises have the closest minimum investment to College Pro:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Integriserv Cleaning Systems | $2,520 to $44,000 | $3,145 to $50,005 |
| Openworks | $2,500 to $72,000 | $4,250 to $134,480 |
| Stratus Building Solutions | $3,600 to $69,000 | $4,725 to $79,750 |
| Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting | $2,520 to $60,000 | $4,920 to $78,140 |
| The Garage Floor Company | $55,000 | $5,351 to $271,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a College Pro franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a College Pro franchise ranges from $2,925 to $14,010, including a franchise fee of $0, 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 College Pro franchise?
College Pro lists a minimum of about $0 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many College Pro locations are there?
College Pro reported 120 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 College Pro been franchising?
College Pro started offering franchises in 1979 after the company was founded in 1971.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. College Pro and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by College Pro. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.