Blue Collar Workwear franchise
2023 filing · July 19, 2023
Blue Collar Workwear at a glance
A store selling work clothing, boots and accessories. At the end of 2022 there were 4 Blue Collar Workwear locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Retail
- Franchisor
- Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Olean, New York
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $282K–$461K
- A store
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- A mobile unit is $15,000
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus 1% on local advertising
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2022
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2020–2022
From Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC’s 2023 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Blue Collar Workwear among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Blue Collar Workwear | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $371,500 | Costs more than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a Blue Collar Workwear franchise costs
Opening a store costs an estimated $282,000 to $461,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial inventory ($200,000 to $300,000) and real property rent and security deposits ($12,000 to $30,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $12,000 | $30,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Equipment | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Supplies and Uniforms | $1,500 | $3,500 | |
| Initial Inventory | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $8,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $282,000 | $461,000 | |
Source: Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 16
Blue Collar Workwear franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000, a mobile unit is $15,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus 1% on local advertising. |
|---|---|
| POS and Software Fees | $950 yearly fee; Approximately $350 per month (plus transaction costs) |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Local Advertising | 1% of Gross Revenues |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Blue Collar Workwear does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 42
How Blue Collar Workwear compares
Of the 302 retail franchises on this site, Blue Collar Workwear is the 198th cheapest to open and the 226th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Blue Collar Workwear | Typical retail brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $282K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $461K | $425K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5.7% | 6% |
| US locations | 4 | 38 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 187 of 302 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 302 brands in retail franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 43
Who owns Blue Collar Workwear?
Blue Collar Workwear franchises are sold by Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC’s 2023 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 11
Blue Collar Workwear filings
The figures on this page come from Blue Collar Workwear Franchising, LLC’s 2023 filing, issued July 19, 2023, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 filing | July 19, 2023 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2020–2022 |
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