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What Does It Cost to Open a Klappenberger & Son Franchise?

We Will Help You Build Your Own Successful Painting and Handyman Franchise​

Franchise Start-Up Costs

First of all, there are real costs to starting any business. The Klappenberger & Son franchise start-up costs are no exception. 

One of the biggest financial decisions you may make is whether to buy a franchise. If you do buy a franchise, you certainly want to make sure you buy the one that gives your family financial security.  

There are 3 areas to pay attention to:

First, what are the franchise start-up costs?  As you will shortly see, even though all the franchises are in the painting industry, the start-up costs vary greatly. 

While Klappenberger & Son is here to assist you with the process of obtaining funding, we will not personally finance any portion of the loan.

As a result, your investment in owning your own business is entirely up to you.  However, we will be happy to help you prepare the proper documentation to put in front of the loan officer.  Additionally, we will provide you with a detailed FDD.  This document includes financial performance to submit to your lender. As such, this will allow the institution to take a close look at the agreement between the franchisor and franchisee.

Franchise start-up chart comparing 7 painting companies

How Much Time is The Franchisor Investing In You?

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The franchise start-up cost listed below includes a franchise fee. Looking only at the chart above would conclude that we are either the lowest or the third lowest in price.  However, what the graph does not show is what the franchise fee includes.

Here is the territory size that comes with a single franchise.

Franchise Start-Up Costs With Klappenberger & Son

The following table contains an overview of all franchise start-up costs:

franchise business start up cost

Franchise Start-up Costs Comparing Us to Competitors

How much is a 1% fee based on gross sales over the life of a franchise?

It’s so easy to get excited about owning a franchise and focus heavily on the franchise start-up costs.  However, you should not dismiss fees based on gross sales as simply “the cost of doing business.” 

Even 1% adds up!  If your franchise does $500,000 in gross sales in its first year, that 1 % is $5,000 out of your pocket.  As your business grows to say a million, that 1% represents $10,000.  Over the course of ten years that could easily be $100,000 that goes to the franchisor and not you.  

At Klappenberger & Son, we are very concerned about keeping the franchise start-up cost and ongoing fees as low as possible.

As the chart above shows, some of the franchises’ fees are 1%- 6% higher than others.   Over the course of a ten-year contract, that would result in hundreds of thousands of dollars going from your pocket to the franchisor. 

“The bottom line is that while franchise start-up costs are important, the ongoing fees tied to gross sales will cost you much more financially. “

David Klappenberger 

The Territory Size You Want Might Cost You

When reviewing the franchise start-up cost,  you can request the franchisor send you a current Franchise Disclosure Document called an FDD.   Item 12 in the FDD will disclose the size of a typical territory and what it costs to increase that size. 

The chart shows that the typical territory has about 200,000 people. Each franchisor charges different fees to increase the population. Prices vary between franchisors, but it is safe to say starting with a large territory like Klappenberger & Son can save you at least $60,000!  

 

 

tHIS CHART SHOWS TERRITORY SIZE AND CAOST PLAY A IMPORTANT ROLE IN UNDERSTAND TRU FRANCHISE START-UP COST.

The chart above shows the additional costs it would take to have a franchise the size of Klappenberger & Son.   It would cost between 75,000- $90,000 to have a franchise territory the same size as Klappenberger & Son. 

Franchise Start-up Costs Include the Territory

A major benefit of owning a Klappenberger & Son franchise is that we offer you your choice from a wide array of expansive, available territories. Our territories are much larger than those of all other competitors.  Right now, the wealthiest territories are still available in your area. Truly, a fantastic advantage of getting a franchise early is that you can stake your claim where you want.

 

Why do we offer such large territories?

I’d rather have 200 successful and satisfied franchises than 400 franchises complaining that their territories are too small. 

I’ve heard stories of other franchises complaining that they are bidding against each other for large commercial jobs.  

Also, before franchising, I grew my company to 25 techs working during the peak seasons.  The area I worked in had about 450,000 people.  Thus, it would only be fair that my franchisees to have the same opportunity.

 

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What Does the Secret Sauce Make?

  • Satisfied Customers — In 2014-24, a third-party review company Guild found that 94% of our customers would use us again.  Additionally, they would refer us to a friend.  We have been honored to be in Best Picks since 2014.
  • Consistency — When everyone is following the same process, problems disappear. Thus, you have the secret sauce for success.
  • Improved Margins — Using the best products, plus the best process, plus having an educated and trained staff equals better margins and happier customers!

 

Operations

Owning and growing your own business has never been easier. Currently, we have franchises available in all of Virginia and Delaware and in most of Maryland. 10 of the top 20 wealthiest counties in the country are in these areas.

  • Step-by-Step Opening Guide — Part of our unique training is to assist and train you to have the phone ringing from day one. In addition, our marketing and advertising strategies will get your phone ringing without busting your budget and let you grow at your own chosen speed.
  • Large Territories Granted — Our territories start at populations of 420,000 and can go as high as 550,000. They are 2-3 times larger than those offered by other painting franchises.  With this in mind, you can see how you could benefit from purchasing a K&S franchise.
  • Cloud-Based Customer Management System — Easy to use and complete online access from your phone or tablet. Indeed, one of the most important tools in our belt.
  • High Close Rates — We know exactly how to turn proposals into jobs. So, we will provide and train you on how to give the customer confidence that your services will meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Not All Jobs Are Created Equal — We will show you how to maximize profits and avoid pitfalls. We’ll help you to market your business where the profit margins are the highest.

Ongoing Support

  • Outbound Calling Center
  • Bookkeeping and monthly reports
  • IT Support
  • Supply Order System
  • Ongoing Support and Training
  • Major National discounts at Sherwin Williams

 

Complete Systems for Your Business

  • Estimating System
  • Painting Estimate Software
  • Sales and Marketing Material
  • Social Media
  • Blog Site
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Would you like more information on owning your own Klappenberger & Son Franchise Territory?

For more information on the Klappenberger & Son Franchise Opportunity, please request a Franchise Kit. To speak with someone immediately, please call 410-647-5700 and we’ll connect you with our Franchise Sales Director.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for information purposes only. An offer is made only by a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Klappenberger & Son franchises will not be sold to any resident of any state until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such state, and the required FDD (if any) has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law.

Currently, certain states regulate the offer and sale of franchises. In the U.S., states that regulate the offer and sale of franchises include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you reside in one of these states, or even if you reside elsewhere, you may have certain rights under applicable franchise laws or regulations.