Design Pro Remodeling franchise
2026 filing · April 23, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
Design Pro Remodeling at a glance
A remodeling and handyman business for residential and commercial customers. At the end of 2025 there were 9 Design Pro Remodeling locations in the US, 5 franchised and 4 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Design Pro Enterprises, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Fairfax, Virginia
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $79K–$114K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 4%–6%
- 6% of gross revenue up to $2,000,000 a year, 5% from $2,000,001 to $4,000,000 and 4% above, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- Yes
- $325 a month; it can rise to $600
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 25% of the then current initial franchise fee
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 9
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 5
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +5
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 2
- Most in Virginia, District of Columbia and Iowa
From Design Pro Enterprises, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Design Pro Remodeling among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Design Pro Remodeling | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $96,375 | Costs less than 88% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $60,000 | Higher than 88% of franchises |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 9 | Fewer than 63% of franchises |
How much a Design Pro Remodeling franchise costs
Opening one Design Pro Remodeling costs an estimated $79,250 to $113,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($60,000) and additional funds (3 months) ($5,000 to $15,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Vehicle and Wrap | $1,500 | $3,500 | |
| Equipment, and Supplies | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $3,000 | $4,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,000 | $3,500 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Real Estate Rent Deposits | $0 | $7,500 | |
| Signage | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $3,500 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total | $79,250 | $113,500 | |
Source: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Design Pro Remodeling franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue up to $2,000,000 a year, 5% from $2,000,001 to $4,000,000 and 4% above, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | $325 a month; it can rise to $600. |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee |
| Local Advertising | Year 1: $500/month Year 2: $1,500/month Year 3: $2,500/month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, pages 14 and 15
Other fees as filed, from pages 14–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Design Pro Remodeling publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
How Design Pro Remodeling compares
Of the 19 handyman franchises on this site, Design Pro Remodeling is the 6th cheapest to open and the 13th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Design Pro Remodeling | Typical handyman brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $79K | $104K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $114K | $160K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $55K | $40K |
| US locations | 9 | 40 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 7.5% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 16 of 19 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 19 brands in handyman franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 (+3) | 4 | +3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 (+2) | 4 | +2 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Design Pro Remodeling passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; it had fewer than 100 US locations three years ago.
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Source: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
Where Design Pro Remodeling locations are
At the end of 2025, Design Pro Remodeling had locations in 3 states and territories. The most are in Virginia, District of Columbia and Iowa.
- Virginia7
- District of Columbia1
- Iowa1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Iowa | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
Who owns Design Pro Remodeling?
Design Pro Remodeling franchises are sold by Design Pro Enterprises, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Design Pro Enterprises, LLC’s 2026 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: Design Pro Enterprises, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
Design Pro Remodeling filings
The figures on this page come from Design Pro Enterprises, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 23, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 23, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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