HOMEstretch franchise
A HOMEstretch franchisee provides home clear-outs, painting, handyman work, cleaning and other property preparation services. At the end of 2025 there were 167 HOMEstretch locations in the US, 164 franchised and 3 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $104K–$217K
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 7.25% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 167+164 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Homestretch Home Services II LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a HOMEstretch franchise costs
Opening one business costs an estimated $104,000 to $216,850. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Homestretch Home Services II LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
HOMEstretch franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Homestretch Home Services II LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7.25% of gross revenue, subject to monthly minimums based on territories and time in operation. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Homestretch Home Services II LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures HOMEstretch publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: historical results for selected affiliate-owned and franchised businesses, which may operate multiple territories. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Homestretch Home Services II LLC, 2026 filing, page 55
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 67 (+67) | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 164 (+97) | 3 | 5 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Homestretch Home Services II LLC, 2026 filing, page 73
How HOMEstretch compares
Of the 8 handyman franchises on this site, HOMEstretch is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | HOMEstretch | Typical handyman |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $104K | $133K |
| Royalty | 7.3% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 7 of 8 |
Typical is the median across the 8 brands in handyman franchises.
