HomeSmiles franchise

Opening costs and fees

$148,110–$436,800

Opening costs vary by format, location and lease terms.

Operating formats

Key ongoing fees

Royalty

The greater of the applicable percentage of monthly Gross Sales or a minimum monthly royalty. The standard rate is 6%, with rates of 5.5%, 5%, 4.5% and 4% when monthly sales exceed the respective $25,000, $39,000, $52,000 and $69,000+ monthly sales thresholds. Minimums depend on months operating and unit count: the disclosed schedule runs from $700 to $2,900 after month 6. Prorated minimums may apply to approved smaller territories. The first six months show dashes rather than a normalized zero. Gross Sales includes noncash and credit sales whether collected and related or competitive business revenue inside or outside the territory; it excludes remitted sales taxes, authorized promotional discounts that leave a nonzero transaction, and payment-processing charges.By the 15th for the prior month

Brand development fund

2% of Gross Sales, separate from local digital marketing and any cooperative obligation.Monthly, by the 15th

Local and cooperative advertising

Required annual marketing spend is $32,000 for 1–2 territories, $48,000 for 3–4, $54,000 for 5, $60,000 for 6, $66,000 for 7 and $72,000 for 8; more than eight territories requires prior agreement and approval. Spend must use approved digital marketing, except that up to $6,000 per year may go to approved alternatives with prior written approval. Spending reports are required in June and December. If a cooperative is required, members set its assessment, capped at 3% of monthly Gross Sales.Annual marketing budget; cooperative assessment as established by members

Selected ongoing charges, not a complete fee schedule. Confirm the current FDD and the terms for your format.

Running the business

initial training hours

28 classroom plus24 on-the-job hours;52total over approximately5days at Redwood City, California.

Revenue and performance

Reported sales — scope differs

See performance details: two selected HomeSmiles outlets averaged $584,307 in 2024 Total Sales. One covered eight territories and the other four; the figure includes separately reported handyman services.Calendar 2024; reporting group qualified across 2023 and 2024

Revenue is sales before expenses, not owner income. Compare matching periods, formats and location samples.

Locations

43 U.S. locations (2024 · HomeSmiles outlets: 42 franchised and one company-owned California outlet).

Existing locations do not establish that a new territory is available. Confirm your market with the franchisor.