Source: FranopolisGarage Force
Garage Force is a home-improvement franchise that specializes in applying polyurea floor coatings for residential garages and commercial spaces. Its businesses sell coating services and related products to homeowners and commercial customers, issuing customer invoices for services and products. The franchise currently offers businesses that operate full-time, and its coating products and supplies are supplied through Garage Force or its affiliates.
The Business
SourcesA Garage Force Business provides products and services for residential garages, including the application and installation of coatings for concrete and concrete floors; the repair, maintenance and renovation of concrete and concrete floors; and the design and installation of cabinets and related storage accessories and organization systems.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesA Garage Force Business provides products and services for residential garages, including the application and installation of coatings for concrete and concrete floors; the repair, maintenance and renovation of concrete and concrete floors; and the design and installation of cabinets and related storage accessories and organization systems.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $132,900 to $200,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Total (14) $132,900 $200,600 |
| Vehicle | $1,500 to $41,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Vehicle (9) $1,500 $41,500 |
| Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Payroll Services, etc.) | $900 to $1,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Payroll Services, etc.) $900 $1,900 |
| Wages, Travel and Living Expenses for You and Your General Manager During Initial Training Program | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Wages, Travel and Living Expenses for You and Your General Manager During Initial Training Program (6) $1,000 $5,000 |
| Initial Fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Initial Fee (3) $49,500 $49,500 |
| Office and Storage Space (3 Months) | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Office and Storage Space (3 Months) (8) $0 $3,000 |
| Opening Assistance and Travel Expenses | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Opening Assistance and Travel Expenses (11) $0 $2,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Grand Opening Advertising (12) $500 $500 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $600 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Computer Hardware and Software (7) $600 $5,000 |
| Office Furniture, Supplies and Equipment | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Office Furniture, Supplies and Equipment (10) $0 $2,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $3,600 to $12,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Additional Funds (3 Months) (13) $3,600 $12,100 |
| Initial Coating Products | $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Initial Coating Products (5) $10,000 $10,000 |
| Initial Equipment Package | $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Initial Equipment Package (4) $65,000 $65,000 |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $300 to $2,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Insurance (3 Months) $300 $2,100 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Training | Currently $250 per day plus training expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Continuing Fee | 5% of your Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial Coating Products | Before opening your Garage Force Business, you must purchase from Franchisor initial coating products in the amount of $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Audit Fees | Amount the Franchisor incurs to audit your Garage Force Business; generally estimated to range from $2,500 to $ 5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Consulting Services | Currently $375 per day plus travel expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology Fee | Our then-current fee, currently $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional Population Fee | If we permit you to purchase one or more Franchised Territories that exceed the respective baseline population, then you must pay Franchisor an additional fee in an amount equal to the number of persons in your Franchised Territory that exceeds the baseline population multiplied by 25 cents ($0.25) (the “Additional Population Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Digital Marketing Fees | Currently, a total of $1,000 each month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Branding Fees | 1% of your Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Interest Charges for Unpaid Fees | The lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum legal rate allowable in the state in which your Garage Force Business is located | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional Territory Fee | $0.25 per person in the additional area(s) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Equipment Package | You will pay Franchisor a lump sum of $65,000 for the purchase of the Initial Equipment Package at or before you attend our initial training program. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Review of Unapproved Supplier | Estimated to range from $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
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.
Training & Support
SourcesThe Franchisor currently recommends that you have or acquire a personal computer for use only in your Garage Force Business with Microsoft Office and invoicing software.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchisor currently recommends that you have or acquire a personal computer for use only in your Garage Force Business with Microsoft Office and invoicing software.
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
A Garage Force Business provides products and services for residential garages, including the application and installation of coatings for concrete and concrete floors; the repair, maintenance and renovation of concrete and concrete floors; and the design and installation of cabinets and related storage accessories and organization systems.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesA Garage Force Business provides products and services for residential garages, including the application and installation of coatings for concrete and concrete floors; the repair, maintenance and renovation of concrete and concrete floors; and the design and installation of cabinets and related storage accessories and organization systems.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Patrick J. Ilfrey (Director) and Michael J. Peterson (President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 2 · View Source
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Patrick J. Ilfrey: Director
Source NotesMichael J. Peterson: President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $132,900 to $200,600. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal (14) $132,900 $200,600
11Support, Training And Advertising
The Franchisor currently recommends that you have or acquire a personal computer for use only in your Garage Force Business with Microsoft Office and invoicing software.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchisor currently recommends that you have or acquire a personal computer for use only in your Garage Force Business with Microsoft Office and invoicing software.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may only sell the products and services specified or approved by the Franchisor in writing. You must sell all products and services that the Franchisor requires.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may only sell the products and services specified or approved by the Franchisor in writing. You must sell all products and services that the Franchisor requires.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You do not have the right to renew the Franchise Agreement, but have the right to reacquire the franchise for the Franchised Territory by entering into the Franchisor’s then-current standard Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 17 · View Source
Litigation must be in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, subject to applicable state law.
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You do not have the right to renew the Franchise Agreement, but have the right to reacquire the franchise for the Franchised Territory by entering into the Franchisor’s then-current standard Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesLitigation must be in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, subject to applicable state law.
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