LEI Home Enhancements franchise
2022 filing · June 6, 2022Growing
LEI Home Enhancements at a glance
A home improvement business that sells and installs windows, doors, siding and roofing. At the end of 2021 there were 30 LEI Home Enhancements locations in the US, 22 franchised and 8 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- LEI Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2017
- 5 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Cincinnati, Ohio
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $61K–$142K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of monthly gross sales
- Brand fund
- Yes
- Up to 1% of monthly gross sales, if charged
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 30
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 22
- Company-owned
- 8
- Change in 1 years
- +10
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 19
- Most in Ohio, Virginia and Missouri
From LEI Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
LEI Home Enhancements among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | LEI Home Enhancements | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $101,400 | Costs less than 87% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,500 | Higher than 64% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 30 | More than 56% of franchises |
How much a LEI Home Enhancements franchise costs
Opening one LEI Home Enhancements costs an estimated $61,100 to $141,700. 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 ($39,500 to $49,500) and additional funds – 3 months ($5,000 to $20,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,500 | $49,500 | |
| Rent/Lease of Office Space | $100 | $5,000 | |
| Initial Rent, Telephone, Bank and Other Deposits | $500 | $10,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Furniture and Equipment | $1,000 | $15,000 | |
| Computer System, Software | $1,000 | $7,000 | |
| Office Supplies | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Training Expenses for Initial Training | $3,000 | $18,000 | |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,200 | |
| Local Advertising/Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | ||
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $5,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $61,100 | $141,700 | |
Source: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 11
LEI Home Enhancements franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of monthly gross sales. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 1% of monthly gross sales, if charged. |
| Technology Fee | $132.50peruser, permonth |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Local Advertising | Greater of $1,000 or up to 10% of revenue per month at minimum |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 8 and 9
Other fees as filed, from page 9. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures LEI Home Enhancements 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: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 29
SBA loans to LEI Home Enhancements franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for LEI Home Enhancements franchisees in 2022, $742K in all. One was charged off; none has been paid in full. The other one hasn’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 LEI Home Enhancements compares
Of the 17 roofing franchises on this site, LEI Home Enhancements is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | LEI Home Enhancements | Typical roofing brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $61K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $142K | $248K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 8.3% | 16.7% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 1 yrs | +83.3% | +41.8% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 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 | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25 (+13) | 11 | +14 | −1 |
| 2020 | 24 (−1) | 7 | – | – |
| 2021 | 22 (−2) | 8 | – | – |
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: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 30
Where LEI Home Enhancements locations are
At the end of 2021, LEI Home Enhancements had locations in 19 states. The most are in Ohio, Virginia and Missouri.
- Ohio3
- Virginia3
- Missouri2
- North Carolina2
- Pennsylvania2
- Texas2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Virginia | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Missouri | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Texas | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 30
Who owns LEI Home Enhancements?
LEI Home Enhancements franchises are sold by LEI Franchising, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Lasting Energy Innovations, LLC.
From LEI Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 6.
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: LEI Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
LEI Home Enhancements filings
The figures on this page come from LEI Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued June 6, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | June 6, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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