Premiergarage franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Premiergarage franchise fee is $19,950 and the total initial investment ranges from $186,730 to $284,250, 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 Premiergarage FDD.
What are the Premiergarage franchise fees and investment?
The Premiergarage franchise requires a franchise fee of $19,950 and a total initial investment of $186,730 to $284,250. 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) | $19,950 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $186,730 to $284,250 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | 146 |
| Industry | Home Services |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Franchising since | 2012 |
How does the Premiergarage investment compare with other home services franchises?
Premiergarage's minimum investment of $186,730 is above the median minimum investment of $112,373 across the 516 home services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 95 of the other 515 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $19,950 compares with an industry median of $45,000.
By minimum investment, Premiergarage belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Premiergarage FDD?
Verify six parts of the Premiergarage 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 Premiergarage 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 Premiergarage?
These home services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Premiergarage:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bob's Flooring Outlet | $65,000 | $187,261 to $393,750 |
| Rolling Suds | $54,900 | $186,150 to $251,850 |
| New Uses | $15,000 to $20,000 | $187,500 to $286,500 |
| BOR | $35,000 | $185,894 to $230,444 |
| abc Seamless | $55,000 | $187,701 to $331,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Premiergarage franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Premiergarage franchise ranges from $186,730 to $284,250, including a franchise fee of $19,950, 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 Premiergarage franchise?
Premiergarage 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 Premiergarage locations are there?
Premiergarage reported 146 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 Premiergarage been franchising?
Premiergarage started offering franchises in 2012 after the company was founded in 2012.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Premiergarage and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Premiergarage. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.