Source: FranopolisCabinet IQ
Cabinet IQ franchise specializes in cabinet refacing and kitchen remodeling services, offering homeowners an affordable alternative to full kitchen renovations.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor was formed as a Texas limited liability company on June 17, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s parent company is Cabinet IQ Holdings, LLC, a Texas limited liability company formed on July 9, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
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We were formed as a Texas limited liability company on June 17, 2021.
Source NotesOur parent company is Cabinet IQ Holdings, LLC, a Texas limited liability company formed on July 9, 2021.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Improvements | $185,000 to $295,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Improvements 6 $185,000 $295,000 |
| Construction Management | $0 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Construction Management 7 $0 $20,000 |
| Rent | $10,000 to $21,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Rent 4 $10,000 $21,000 |
| Business Licenses and permits | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Business Licenses and permits 14 $0 $1,000 |
| Exterior Signage | $5,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Exterior Signage $5,000 $8,000 |
| Technology, Computer, and Software | $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Technology, Computer, and Software 13 $3,500 $3,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional Fees 11 $1,000 $5,000 |
| Lease, Utility, and Security Deposits | $6,300 to $10,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Lease, Utility, and Security Deposits 5 $6,300 $10,500 |
| Travel Expense to Training | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Travel Expense to Training 8 $500 $3,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $15,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds – 3 Months 15 $15,000 $25,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $53,550 to $59,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $53,550 $59,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising/Marketing (Lead Generation) | $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Grand Opening Advertising/Marketing (Lead Generation) 10 $18,000 $18,000 |
| Office Supplies and Promotional Items | $500 to $1,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Office Supplies and Promotional Items 12 $500 $1,250 |
| Custom Marketing & Services Activation Fee | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Custom Marketing & Services Activation Fee 2 $2,500 $2,500 |
| Insurance | $1,500 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Insurance 9 $1,500 $3,500 |
| Software Implementation Assistance Fee | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Software Implementation Assistance Fee 3 $2,500 $2,500 |
| Showroom Design and Order Preparation Fee | $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Showroom Design and Order Preparation Fee 2 $3,500 $3,500 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $308,350 to $482,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 16 $308,350 $482,750 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
6% of Gross Sales, subject to Minimum Royalties following the 13 th month from the effective date of the franchise agreement
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
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Currently, 1% of Gross Sales monthly. ... We may raise this to a maximum of 2% of Gross Sales.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Training Fee | This fee is currently $5,000 per trainee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum Royalty - Months 13-24 | Months After the Effective Date of Your Franchise Agreement Minimum Royalty per Territory for the Month 13-24 $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late Fee | $50 per day or portion thereof for each payment or report not received when due. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Computer Lease | You must use our designated vendor to lease laptops at a cost of $150 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Termination Fee | Greater of: Average of monthly Royalties and Brand Fund Contributions for the past 12 months multiplied by 24 months (or remaining months in term), discounted to present value; or $150,000 per Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Custom Marketing and Services Activation Fee | you must pay us a Custom Marketing and Services Activation Fee of $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Local Marketing | The greater of: (i) 4% of Gross Sales per month; and (ii) the Minimum Monthly Local Marketing Spend of no less than $4,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Showroom Design and Order Preparation Fee | you must pay us a Showroom Design and Order Preparation Fee of $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Bookkeeping/Accounting Service Fee | These services are currently $445 to $615 per month depending on your Gross Sales level. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum Royalty - Months 37+ | 37+ $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Software Expenses - Design 20/20 | currently approximately $2,295 per year for Design 20/20 Software | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional Territory Initial Franchise Fee | If you purchase one Additional Territory at the same time your initial franchise fee for the Territory after your Base Territory will be an additional $47,600. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Software Expenses - QuickBooks Online Payroll | $75 per month for Quickbooks online payroll | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum Royalty - Months 25-36 | 25-36 $3,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Failure to Comply with Operational Standards | Currently, a $100 per diem charge per violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest Charge | 1.5% per month from due date, or the maximum allowed by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Software Implementation Assistance Fee | you must pay us a Software Implementation Assistance Fee of $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Additional On-site Training | for additional on-site training, you must pay us our then-current per diem charges (which are $500 per day) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology Fee | $549 per month per Showroom. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of 20% of then-current Franchise Fee or $10,000 (per Territory). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | Currently, 1% of Gross Sales monthly. ... We may raise this to a maximum of 2% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Customer Review Non-Compliance Fee | you must pay to us a customer review non-compliance fee of $90 for each and every week of non-compliance. If, a condition of non-compliance occurs for more than twelve weeks, then we may increase this non-compliance fee to a weekly fee of not more than $250 per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales, subject to Minimum Royalties following the 13 th month from the effective date of the franchise agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of 25% of the Franchise Fee or $5,000 per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Base Territory | you must pay us an initial franchise fee of $59,500 for a territory that includes up to 100,000 owner-occupied households (a “ Base Territory ”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Minimum Monthly Local Marketing Spend | The Minimum Monthly Local Marketing Spend is $4,500 for each of your Showrooms | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Training at Franchisee Location | Currently our fee is $250 per trainer per day plus travel, per diem and lodging expenses as required. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Annual Conference Fee | currently $500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional Opening Assistance | which is currently $500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Territory
SourcesIf you fail to maintain compliance with all agreements with the franchisor (or the franchisor’s Affiliates) or fail to maintain sufficient equipment and staff to serve all customers in your Territory who desire to purchase the services and products the franchisor offers, then the franchisor may revoke the protected status of your Territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you fail to maintain compliance with all agreements with us (or our Affiliates) or fail to maintain sufficient equipment and staff to serve all customers in your Territory who desire to purchase the services and products we offer, then we may revoke the protected status of your Territory.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not know whether you will be able to obtain financing from third parties for all or part of your investment, and if so, the terms of the financing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not know whether you will be able to obtain financing from third parties for all or part of your investment, and if so, the terms of the financing.
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor was formed as a Texas limited liability company on June 17, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s parent company is Cabinet IQ Holdings, LLC, a Texas limited liability company formed on July 9, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
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We were formed as a Texas limited liability company on June 17, 2021.
Source NotesOur parent company is Cabinet IQ Holdings, LLC, a Texas limited liability company formed on July 9, 2021.
02The Leadership Team
Chief Operating Officer Jacob Collums Jacob Collums has served as the franchisor’s Chief Operating Officer since May 2021 in Austin, Texas.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 2 · View Source
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Source NotesChief Operating Officer Jacob Collums Jacob Collums has served as our Chief Operating Officer since May 2021 in Austin, Texas.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $308,350 to $482,750. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 16 $308,350 $482,750
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase the technology system, computer hardware, and software designated by the franchisor for use in connection with your Franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 · Item 8 · View Source
The franchisor has the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from the franchisor or the franchisor’s designee, or from suppliers approved by the franchisor, or (2) according to the franchisor’s specifications.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 8 · View Source
You must use the franchisor’s designated vendor for all bookkeeping services.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 8 · View Source
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You must purchase the technology system, computer hardware, and software designated by us for use in connection with your Franchise.
We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from us or our designee, or from suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications.
Source NotesYou must use our designated vendor for all bookkeeping services.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not know whether you will be able to obtain financing from third parties for all or part of your investment, and if so, the terms of the financing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not know whether you will be able to obtain financing from third parties for all or part of your investment, and if so, the terms of the financing.
12Territory
If you fail to maintain compliance with all agreements with the franchisor (or the franchisor’s Affiliates) or fail to maintain sufficient equipment and staff to serve all customers in your Territory who desire to purchase the services and products the franchisor offers, then the franchisor may revoke the protected status of your Territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you fail to maintain compliance with all agreements with us (or our Affiliates) or fail to maintain sufficient equipment and staff to serve all customers in your Territory who desire to purchase the services and products we offer, then we may revoke the protected status of your Territory.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents are material to the operation of your Franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor claims proprietary rights in all confidential information or trade secrets that include all methods for developing and operating the business, and all non-public plans, data, financial information, processes, vendor pricing, supply systems, marketing systems, formulas, techniques, designs, layouts, operating procedures, customer data, information and know-how.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 14 · View Source
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No patents are material to the operation of your Franchise.
Source NotesWe claim proprietary rights in all confidential information or trade secrets that include all methods for developing and operating the business, and all non-public plans, data, financial information, processes, vendor pricing, supply systems, marketing systems, formulas, techniques, designs, layouts, operating procedures, customer data, information and know-how.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figures to promote our franchise.
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