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Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen and bath remodeling; minor home improvements
Old, worn-out cabinets provide an open-and-shut case for Kitchen Tune-Up. Company founder Dave Haglund developed a process to restore cabinets and any interior wood surface back to the original luster. Today, Kitchen Tune-Up offers a variety of cost-effective services to renew surfaces, add features, and improve a room's layout. Some of those services include cabinet refacing and redooring, wood reconditioning, custom cabinets, custom storage systems, and bathroom remodeling. The first Kitchen Tune-Up franchise was sold in Fargo, ND, in 1988. Franchise candidates are given the company's decision about a territory within 48 hours of meeting company representatives. Franchisee training and support are provided.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
Kitchen Tune-Up moved up on the AllStar list thanks to an outstanding financial strength ranking (#18, up from #88 last year). In business since 1975 and franchising since 1988, the company’s longevity (#134) also contributes to its strength as a franchisor.
The company is still run by founder Dave Haglund; his daughter is vice president of sales and marketing and recently earned the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation.
Kitchen Tune-Up recently offered a Deferred Payment/Lease to Buy plan that defers $45,000 of the $65,000 upfront investment for three years for the first 25 people who commit in 36 selected states. If, after three years, the franchisee is not happy with Kitchen Tune-Up, he or she can walk away.
Kitchen Tune-Up has relationships with third-party financing providers, and participates in the IFA’s VetFran program.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 147
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
The company is still run by founder Dave Haglund; his daughter is vice president of sales and marketing and recently earned the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation.
Kitchen Tune-Up recently offered a Deferred Payment/Lease to Buy plan that defers $45,000 of the $65,000 upfront investment for three years for the first 25 people who commit in 36 selected states. If, after three years, the franchisee is not happy with Kitchen Tune-Up, he or she can walk away.
Kitchen Tune-Up has relationships with third-party financing providers, and participates in the IFA’s VetFran program.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 147
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Kitchen Tune-Up
813 Circle Drive
Aberdeen, SD 57401
800-333-6385
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1975 |
| Franchising since | 1988 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 2 - 4 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 20% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Non-U.S. Franchises | Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 295 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 290 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 290 | 3 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
Canada, United States, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Costs
| Total Investment | $83,000 - $91,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | $0 during months 0-3; $1,000 during months 4-12; $1,500 during months 13-120 |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $50,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
In-house financing available for startup package; third-party financing options also available
Kitchen Tune-Up
813 Circle Drive
Aberdeen, SD 57401
800-333-6385
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