Garage Kings franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Garage Kings franchise fee is $60,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $189,493 to $238,253, with about $40,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Garage Kings FDD.
What are the Garage Kings franchise fees and investment?
The Garage Kings franchise requires a franchise fee of $60,000 and a total initial investment of $189,493 to $238,253. 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) | $60,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $189,493 to $238,253 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | 32 |
| Industry | Home Services |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Garage Kings investment compare with other home services franchises?
Garage Kings's minimum investment of $189,493 is above the median minimum investment of $112,373 across the 516 home services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 91 of the other 515 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $60,000 compares with an industry median of $45,000.
By minimum investment, Garage Kings belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Garage Kings FDD?
Verify six parts of the Garage Kings 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 Garage Kings 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 Garage Kings?
These home services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Garage Kings:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Spray-Net | $54,500 | $191,015 to $255,415 |
| abc Seamless | $55,000 | $187,701 to $331,581 |
| New Uses | $15,000 to $20,000 | $187,500 to $286,500 |
| Big Bob's Flooring Outlet | $65,000 | $187,261 to $393,750 |
| Premiergarage | $19,950 | $186,730 to $284,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Garage Kings franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Garage Kings franchise ranges from $189,493 to $238,253, including a franchise fee of $60,000, 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 Garage Kings franchise?
Garage Kings lists a minimum of about $40,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Garage Kings locations are there?
Garage Kings 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 Garage Kings been franchising?
Garage Kings started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Garage Kings and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garage Kings. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.