Honest Abe Roofing franchise
2026 filing · April 30, 2026Shares sales figures
Honest Abe Roofing at a glance
A residential roofing business focused on new roof installation.
The business
- Franchisor
- Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2017
- 9 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Terre Haute, Indiana
- Typical size
- 1,800–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $198K–$278K
- A single territory
- Franchise fee
- $59,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- The greater of 5% of gross sales or a monthly minimum, paid monthly: from month 6 the minimum is $4,000 for the first territory plus $2,000 for each added one, and from month 13 it is $7,000 plus $3,500 for each added territory
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 7 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 8
- As printed in the filing
From Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Honest Abe Roofing among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Honest Abe Roofing | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $237,675 | Costs less than 64% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $59,500 | Higher than 85% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Honest Abe Roofing franchise costs
Opening a single territory costs an estimated $197,600 to $277,749. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are additional funds ($36,350 to $75,949) and initial franchise fee ($59,500). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $59,500 | ||
| Training Expenses | $1,350 | $4,300 | |
| Real Estate/Rent | $8,100 | $10,500 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Deposits | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Real Estate/Building Improvements | $20,000 | $30,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and signage | $18,000 | $30,000 | |
| Insurance | $7,500 | $10,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Uniforms | $2,500 | $3,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $30,000 | ||
| Vehicle Expenses | $10,800 | $18,000 | |
| Additional Funds | $36,350 | $75,949 | |
| Total | $197,600 | $277,749 | |
Source: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 22
Honest Abe Roofing franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 5% of gross sales or a monthly minimum, paid monthly: from month 6 the minimum is $4,000 for the first territory plus $2,000 for each added one, and from month 13 it is $7,000 plus $3,500 for each added territory. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales. |
| Technology Fee | Currently $250 per month per user |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Additional Training | $1,200 to $2,000 per person |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, pages 14 and 15
Other fees as filed, from pages 17–18. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Honest Abe Roofing publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 51
SBA loans to Honest Abe Roofing franchisees
Lenders approved 7 SBA 7(a) loans for Honest Abe Roofing franchisees from 2019 to 2021, $1.23M in all. Of the 4 that have ended, 2 were paid in full and 2 were charged off. The other 3 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Honest Abe Roofing compares
Of the 17 roofing franchises on this site, Honest Abe Roofing is the 14th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Honest Abe Roofing | Typical roofing brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $198K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $278K | $248K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 11 of 17 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 17 brands in roofing franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 (−1) | 5 |
| 2024 | 13 (−2) | 5 |
| 2025 | 8 (−5) | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2024 counts come to 18, but the filing shows 19. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 53
Where Honest Abe Roofing locations are
At the end of 2025, Honest Abe Roofing had locations in 7 states. The most are in Indiana, Texas and Georgia.
- Indiana9
- Texas2
- Georgia1
- Illinois1
- Kentucky1
- Ohio1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Texas | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Illinois | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ohio | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 53
Who owns Honest Abe Roofing?
Honest Abe Roofing franchises are sold by Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc. It is a subsidiary of Integritas Family of Companies, Inc.
From Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing, page 10.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 13. |
|---|---|
| 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: Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 13, bankruptcy on page 13
Honest Abe Roofing filings
The figures on this page come from Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued April 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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