Source: FranopolisHole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair is a home-services franchise that provides drywall repair services to communities. Franchisees operate their own businesses and receive training in estimating, sales, software implementation, and jobsite tasks, followed by on-site training at their location. The franchise does not require prior experience in the trades or home services and provides support, advice, and methods for operating the business.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor began offering franchises for Studios in July of 2011.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe began offering franchises for Studios in July of 2011.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Fees | $4,000 to $5,240 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional Fees 13 $4,000 to $5,240 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment for Area Development | $302,735 to $548,869 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total Estimated Initial Investment $302,735 to $548,869 |
| Lease Deposit & Rent (3 Months) | $8,000 to $24,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Lease Deposit & Rent 5 (3 Months) $8,000 to $24,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee $49,500 |
| MUO Training Fee | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 MUO Training Fee 20 (applies to area developers) $0 to $2,500 |
| First Aid Equipment | $1,350 to $2,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 First Aid Equipment 10 $1,350 to $2,100 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $30,000 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds 17 (3 months) $30,000 to $45,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Commitment | $29,195 to $43,275 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Grand Opening Marketing Commitment 12 $29,195 to $43,275 |
| Uniforms | $600 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Uniforms $600 to $1,000 |
| Development Fee | $40,000 to $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Development Fee 19 $40,000 to $65,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $2,550 to $4,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Opening Inventory 11 $2,550 to $4,250 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment | $262,735 to $481,369 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total Estimated Initial Investment 18 $262,735 to $481,369 |
| Insurance | $800 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Insurance 14 $800 to $1,500 |
| Surety Bond Premium (Initial) | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Surety Bond Premium (Initial) 15 $500 to $1,500 |
| Construction | $0 to $85,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Construction 6 $0 to $85,000 |
| Business Licenses | $250 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Business Licenses $250 to $750 |
| Legal Fee Reimbursement | $3,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Legal Fee Reimbursement 4 (lease review services) $3,500 to $5,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Training Fee 2 $5,000 |
| Pre-opening Payroll | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Pre-opening Payroll 15 $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Utilities Deposits | $100 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Utilities Deposits $100 to $1,000 |
| Interior & Exterior Signage | $2,300 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Interior & Exterior Signage 7 $2,300 to $8,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $1,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Training Expenses 3 $1,500 to $10,000 |
| Decorating, Cleaning Station, Furniture, Fans & Furnishings | $4,200 to $6,315 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Decorating, Cleaning Station, Furniture, Fans & Furnishings $4,200 to $6,315 |
| Equipment Package | $106,540 to $156,089 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Equipment Package 8 $106,540 to $156,089 |
| Technology Systems | $2,850 to $6,850 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Technology Systems 9 $2,850 to $6,850 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
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You pay us a nonrefundable $49,500 initial franchise fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
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Greater of (a) 6% of Gross Sales or (b) $1,000 per month (royalty fee waived for 1 st full or partial month after Studio’s opening date)
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Veteran Initial Franchise Fee | Qualified veterans receive a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee (the initial franchise fee is reduced to $44,550). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Proprietary Technology Fee | Up to $1,000 per month (currently $518 per month - see Note 4) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Cooperative Advertising Fee | Up to $2,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local Marketing During Grand Opening Period | $15,000 during the 90-day post-opening phase of your Grand Opening Period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| New Product or Supplier Testing | $50 per hour for time spent reviewing/testing proposed supplier or product/service plus reimbursement of any Travel Expenses and other costs we incur | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Liquidated Damages | $75,000 if more than 5 years left under the term; otherwise 2 years (or number of months left under term if less than 2 years) of royalty & brand fund fees – see note 6 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Training Fee | Up to $500 per person per day (plus Travel Expenses for onsite training) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| NSF Fee | we may charge (in addition to the late fee) an NSF fee of $50 per incident. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| System Program Fees | Up to $100 per month (not currently charged) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late Fee | $100 plus default interest at lesser of (a) 18% per annum (prorated on daily basis) or (b) highest rate allowed by applicable law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Management Fee | Up to $275 per day during time we manage Studio | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| SBB Certification Fee | [SBB Certification] Up to $550 per person per certification | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Digital Marketing Fee | Up to $1,000 (currently $790 per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Noncompliance Fee | Up to $500 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Third-Party Technology Fee | Up to $750 per month (currently $596 per month - see Note 5) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| GSC Certification Fee | Up to $250 per person per certification | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| EXERBOTICS Balance Tracker | $799 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Area Development Fee | Most area developers purchase the right to develop between 2 and 3 Studios, which results in development fees ranging from $40,000 to $65,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of (a) 6% of Gross Sales or (b) $1,000 per month (royalty fee waived for 1 st full or partial month after Studio’s opening date) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| GSC Certification Training Fee | you must pay us a certification training fee of $250 for each person who registers for GSC Certification Training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| SBB Certification Training Fee | and $550 for each person who registers for SBB Certification Training. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer Fee - Franchise Agreement | $15,000 (or $7,500 if the buyer is an existing franchisee in our system) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You pay us a nonrefundable $49,500 initial franchise fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Equipment Package | Total Cost $106,540 to $156,089 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Local Marketing After Grand Opening Period | $4,000 per month (pro-rated 1 st month based on the date your Grand Opening Period expires) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Training Fee | At the time you sign the Franchise Agreement, you pay us a nonrefundable $5,000 initial training fee for our pre-opening initial training program | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional Management Training Fee | If you send more than 4 trainees to Management Training, we may charge an additional $625 initial training fee for each trainee in excess of 4. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Multi-Unit Operator Training Program Fee | If you sign an ADA, you pay us a nonrefundable $2,500 training fee for our Multi-Unit Operator Training Program (“MUO Training”) at the time you sign each Franchise Agreement under the ADA (excluding the 1 st Franchise Agreement). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer Fee - ADA | $25,000 (covers transfer fee under all Franchise Agreements transferred to buyer) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Conference Registration Fee | Up to $500 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Legal Support Fee | Up to $500 per occurrence (not currently imposed) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Legal Fee Reimbursement | We estimate the legal fees would range from $3,500 to $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Managing Owner is not required to provide onsite management of your Studio as long as a trained manager is onsite. Except for the requirements imposed on the Managing Owner, the franchisor does not require that your owners personally participate in the management or operation of your Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You may hire Studio managers to assist the Managing Owner with (or assume responsibility for) onsite management of the Studio.
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You may hire Studio managers to assist the Managing Owner with (or assume responsibility for) onsite management of the Studio.
Source NotesThe Managing Owner is not required to provide onsite management of your Studio as long as a trained manager is onsite. Except for the requirements imposed on the Managing Owner, we do not require that your owners personally participate in the management or operation of your Business.
Territory
SourcesYour territory will be exclusive. During the term of your Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will not develop or operate, or license a third party to develop or operate, another Studio that uses the franchisor’s Marks and is located in your territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYour territory will be exclusive. During the term of your Franchise Agreement, we will not develop or operate, or license a third party to develop or operate, another Studio that uses our Marks and is located in 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.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor expects most franchisees will open within 300 days after signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe expect most franchisees will open within 300 days after signing the Franchise Agreement.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee any of your notes, leases or obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any of your notes, leases or obligations.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 4 | 195 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 211 | 4 | 215 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 217 | 4 | 221 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 166 191 +25
Company-Owned 2023 4 4 0
Total Outlets 2023 170 195 +25
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 191 211 +20
Company-Owned 2024 4 4 0
Total Outlets 2024 195 215 +20
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 211 217 +6
Company-Owned 2025 4 4 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 215 221 +6
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor began offering franchises for Studios in July of 2011.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe began offering franchises for Studios in July of 2011.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee any of your notes, leases or obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any of your notes, leases or obligations.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor expects most franchisees will open within 300 days after signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe expect most franchisees will open within 300 days after signing the Franchise Agreement.
12Territory
Your territory will be exclusive. During the term of your Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will not develop or operate, or license a third party to develop or operate, another Studio that uses the franchisor’s Marks and is located in your territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYour territory will be exclusive. During the term of your Franchise Agreement, we will not develop or operate, or license a third party to develop or operate, another Studio that uses our Marks and is located in your territory.
15Owner Participation
You may hire Studio managers to assist the Managing Owner with (or assume responsibility for) onsite management of the Studio.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 15 · View Source
The Managing Owner is not required to provide onsite management of your Studio as long as a trained manager is onsite. Except for the requirements imposed on the Managing Owner, the franchisor does not require that your owners personally participate in the management or operation of your Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 15 · View Source
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You may hire Studio managers to assist the Managing Owner with (or assume responsibility for) onsite management of the Studio.
Source NotesThe Managing Owner is not required to provide onsite management of your Studio as long as a trained manager is onsite. Except for the requirements imposed on the Managing Owner, we do not require that your owners personally participate in the management or operation of your Business.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
The franchisor must approve all goods and services you sell. You must offer all goods and services the franchisor requires. You may not sell any goods or services the franchisor has disapproved.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesWe must approve all goods and services you sell. You must offer all goods and services we require. You may not sell any goods or services we have disapproved.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If you meet all renewal conditions, you can enter into an unlimited number of successor franchise agreements. Each renewal term is 5 years.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you meet all renewal conditions, you can enter into an unlimited number of successor franchise agreements. Each renewal term is 5 years.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 46 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 217 franchised locations and 4 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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