The Patch Boys franchise
A The Patch Boys franchisee repairs drywall, plaster and ceilings and provides related light restoration services. At the end of 2025 there were 264 The Patch Boys locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $75K–$106K
- Franchise fee
- $44,900
- Royalty
- 8% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 264
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From PATCH BOYS INTERNATIONAL, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a The Patch Boys franchise costs
Opening one territory costs an estimated $74,500 to $105,900. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: PATCH BOYS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 2026 filing, page 26
The Patch Boys franchise fee
The franchise fee is $44,900. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: PATCH BOYS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales; minimum royalties can apply if required minimum gross sales are not achieved. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: PATCH BOYS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Patch Boys publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Financial information is reported by franchise owners who may hold several territories.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: PATCH BOYS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 308 (+10) | 0 |
| 2024 | 284 (−24) | 0 |
| 2025 | 264 (−20) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: PATCH BOYS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 2026 filing, page 67
How The Patch Boys compares
Of the 143 home service franchises on this site, The Patch Boys is the 17th cheapest to open and the 31st largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Patch Boys | Typical home service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $75K | $134K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −11.4% | +15.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 123 of 143 |
Typical is the median across the 143 brands in home service franchises.
